Elisabeth Hasselbeckis making a temporary comeback toThe View.Theformer host, 44, originally appeared on the morning talk show from 2003 until 2013 between seasons 7-16, where she established the conservative seat.“It will be an honor to cohostThe View, share our bestselling children’s book, “Flashlight Night”, and as always tackle hot topics!” Hasselbeck tells PEOPLE. “Pray for me y’all!“During her decade-long run on the series, Hasselbeck clashed with her co-hosts on numerous occasions. In 2007, she and then co-hostRosie O’Donnellgot into a heated debate over the Iraq War. The dispute turned ugly, and O’Donnell quit shortly after.RELATED GALLERY:Everything to Know About Alyssa Farah Griffin,The View’s Potential New Co-HostWhile Hasselbeck is set to return on Aug. 3,Alyssa Farah Griffinis said to bethe daytime series' newest additionjoining the show next season.Hasselbeck previously opened up about her time on the show in her 2019 book,Point of View: A Fresh Look at Work, Faith, and Freedom.Lou Rocco/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images"It was calledThe View,as in definite and singular,” she wrote. “Yes, there were bonds of friendship formed around the table despite opposing views, but there were also bonds broken because of those differing perspectives.“She continued: “Like a fighter after ten rounds in a ring, I was exhausted from holding one side of the issue alone, though happy to do it, and I needed the faces of my kids to be close to mine as soon as possible.“Meshali MitchellHasselbeck landed a job onFox and Friendsafter her exit,replacingGretchen Carlsonas co-host.Barbara Walters, who createdThe View, helped her get the gig.“Working for and with Barbara Walters remains one of the most educational times of my life,” Hasselbeck wrote in her 2019 book.“When I arrived atThe View,I was newly married, in my midtwenties, and really inexperienced when it came to television, politics, and debating,” she added. “By the time I walked out of the building on that last day, I had three children, and thanks to her, a wealth of experience.“The Viewairs weekdays at 11 a.m. ET on ABC.
Elisabeth Hasselbeckis making a temporary comeback toThe View.
Theformer host, 44, originally appeared on the morning talk show from 2003 until 2013 between seasons 7-16, where she established the conservative seat.
“It will be an honor to cohostThe View, share our bestselling children’s book, “Flashlight Night”, and as always tackle hot topics!” Hasselbeck tells PEOPLE. “Pray for me y’all!”
During her decade-long run on the series, Hasselbeck clashed with her co-hosts on numerous occasions. In 2007, she and then co-hostRosie O’Donnellgot into a heated debate over the Iraq War. The dispute turned ugly, and O’Donnell quit shortly after.
RELATED GALLERY:Everything to Know About Alyssa Farah Griffin,The View’s Potential New Co-Host
While Hasselbeck is set to return on Aug. 3,Alyssa Farah Griffinis said to bethe daytime series' newest additionjoining the show next season.
Hasselbeck previously opened up about her time on the show in her 2019 book,Point of View: A Fresh Look at Work, Faith, and Freedom.
Lou Rocco/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images
“It was calledThe View,as in definite and singular,” she wrote. “Yes, there were bonds of friendship formed around the table despite opposing views, but there were also bonds broken because of those differing perspectives.”
She continued: “Like a fighter after ten rounds in a ring, I was exhausted from holding one side of the issue alone, though happy to do it, and I needed the faces of my kids to be close to mine as soon as possible.”
Meshali Mitchell
Hasselbeck landed a job onFox and Friendsafter her exit,replacingGretchen Carlsonas co-host.Barbara Walters, who createdThe View, helped her get the gig.
“Working for and with Barbara Walters remains one of the most educational times of my life,” Hasselbeck wrote in her 2019 book.
“When I arrived atThe View,I was newly married, in my midtwenties, and really inexperienced when it came to television, politics, and debating,” she added. “By the time I walked out of the building on that last day, I had three children, and thanks to her, a wealth of experience.”
The Viewairs weekdays at 11 a.m. ET on ABC.
source: people.com
