Rosie O'donnell Open to Guest Hosting 'The View' Again
WHO:
Deadline - Rosie O'Donnell, 64, expressed her openness to guest-hosting "The View."
Fox News - Jimmy Kimmel asked Rosie O'Donnell to guest host his late-night show during his two-month vacation.
Variety - Rosie O'Donnell, a comedian and former host of "The View"
US Magazine - Elisabeth Hasselbeck, a former host of "The View"
WHAT:
Deadline - O'Donnell stated, "But they haven’t asked me," indicating she has not been invited to return as a guest host.
Fox News - Kimmel referred to the guest hosting as a "special treat" for Donald Trump.
Variety - O'Donnell expressed that she would be open to guest-hosting "The View" if invited.
US Magazine - O'Donnell stated she is not closing the door on a return to "The View" as a guest host.
WHEN:
US Magazine - O'Donnell made her comments during an appearance on "Watch What Happens Live" on June 18.
WHY:
Deadline - O'Donnell mentioned that she did catch Elisabeth Hasselbeck on "The View," which influenced her consideration of a comeback.
Variety - O'Donnell mentioned that "Mommy knows how to hold a grudge," implying past grievances may influence her willingness to return.
HOW:
Variety - O'Donnell was asked by an audience member about her thoughts on Hasselbeck's return to "The View."
(UPDATED June 19, 2026 23:18 UTC)
Rosie O'Donnell, at 64 years old, has expressed her willingness to guest-host "The View," although she noted that they haven't asked her to return. She mentioned that watching Elisabeth Hasselbeck on the show sparked her interest in making a comeback. O'Donnell's openness to this opportunity has caught the attention of fans and viewers alike.
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(UPDATED June 19, 2026 21:21 UTC)
Jimmy Kimmel has invited Rosie O'Donnell to guest host his late-night show while he takes a two-month vacation. Kimmel described this guest hosting opportunity as a "special treat" for Donald Trump. The announcement was made during a segment on Fox News.
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(UPDATED June 19, 2026 19:29 UTC)
Rosie O'Donnell, the comedian and former host of "The View," has expressed her openness to guest-hosting the show again if invited. During an appearance on "Watch What Happens Live," she indicated that she's not closing the door on a return, although she hinted that past grievances might play a role in her decision. O'Donnell's comments came after an audience member asked her about Elisabeth Hasselbeck's return to the program.