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Is ABC's 'The View' Looking to Make Molly Sims a Permanent Guest Host?

It's absolutely no secret that ABC's The View is, once again, going through some major changes. It was confirmed a few weeks ago that Raven Symone has officially been added as a panelist for the weekday chat fest, but they still need to make more changes. Usually during the summer The View will announce a few new co-hosts for the upcoming season and this time around Molly Sims seems to be a front runner.
ABC's 'The View' Has Officially Named Raven-Symone as Its' Newest Co-host

It looks like ABC's The View is finally making some solid moves to try and save the show from cancellation. The current season has been nothing short of disastrous, with Rosie O'Donnell quitting just a few short months after breezing back in the door. The ratings have been pretty awful and so the powers-that-be have begun to take steps to actively improve things, beginning with the official hiring of Raven-Symone.
Rosie O'Donnell's Ex Michelle Rounds Skips Custody Court Hearing

Rosie O'Donnell arrived in a New York City courtroom earlier this week ready to do battle with her ex over custody of their adopted 2-year-old but there was a problem, Michelle Rounds was a no-show. Just last week Rounds spoke to the press about O'Donnell's parenting style, claiming that she puts their child at risk by downing a bottle of wine and smoking weed each night. Rounds has filed for sole custody and also has requested that O'Donnell be subjected to random drug testing. Unfortunately, it seems that little was resolved because Rounds opted to sit out the hearing, claiming that the toddler in question was sick.
ABC Needs Raven-Symone to Help Save 'The View'

It's just about that time of year for networks to march out their brightest and most profitable stars in the hopes of grabbing some fantastic advertising for next season. At these upfronts, cast members gather to help promote the fall television season and it's often when we first catch a glimpse of some of the stars that will hopefully be on the rise in the coming months. ABC knows that its' daily chatfest, The View is sinking like the Titanic and that means they are desperate to bring someone in that will not only steady the ratings, but also bring a new audience in as well. Raven-Symone recently completed a few weeks sitting in as a guest-host and apparently the network has decided that they really need to get her to sign on the doted line for next season.
Barbara Walters Wants Monica Lewinsky to Join the Conversation on 'The View'

Could Monica Lewinsky really be contemplating coming to ABC's 'The View,' at least as a guest host? When that notion first started circulating last week, it was quickly squashed as just a rumor, but the fact is that the floundering chatfest needs a real shot in the arm if there is any hope of it being renewed for another season. Jenny McCarthy recently confirmed that one year after leaving, producers failed to convince her to return to the show, and there are not too many other names even being mentioned. As it turns out, Barbara Walters is pushing hard for Lewinsky to join the show in any capacity.
Jenny McCarthy Tells Howard Stern That She Passed on Offer to Return to 'The View'

While we have been hearing all sorts of rumors of chaos behind the scenes at ABC's The View and various names being floated as possible new co hosts for the round table chatfest, nothing has been solid. Supposedly the network loves Raven-Symone and were thrilled with her recent stint as a fill-in host. Mario Cantone is also a frequent guest that could feasibly be promoted to a regular member of the panel but when asked about the possibility he always seems a bit skittish. One person that won't be returning to the fold is Jenny McCarthy.
Raven-Symoné or Mario Cantone May Replace 'The View's' Rosie O'Donnell

Several weeks after Rosie O'Donnell ended her stint on ABC's 'The View,' those working behind the scenes have beem scrambling to figure out what comes next. O'Donnell's tension with Whoopi Goldberg was palpable even on camera, so with her exit things are naturally a bit calmer, but the show is still hanging by a thread. The ratings have been absolutely awful and the environment at times is so toxic that even Barbara Walters refuses to return even as a guest host. While cancellation seems a good possibility, the producers are still trying to figure out what new talent really works at the roundtable, and a few front runners for regular spots have emerged. Who could replace her at on the daytime chatfest? According to a report by Radar Online, "They really like Raven-Symoné and [comedian] Mario Cantone could get a recurring contract. They will have a more in-depth selection process than last time. The panel that debuts in the fall fall will be the panel for the year. Ever since Rosie left, the cast is all at peace. Everyone really realizes the show isn't doing that well, but at least there's peace behind the scenes now," says an insider.
Mario Cantone's Future at 'The View' Is Unknown

The last year has been a time of complete turmoil for ABC's 'The View.' Between revolving cast members, Barbara Walters leaving and the epic fights between Rosie O'Donnell and Whoopi Goldberg it has hardly been a great environment to work in. While O'Donnell deciding to quit only six months into her contract may have eased some of the obvious tension, it certainly has not fixed anything and you are hard-pressed to find anyone with something good to say about the once-great daily roundtable show. Mario Cantone often sits in as a regular guest on the show and seems to be one of the few people who still loves chatting with the ladies.
Bravo Planning a Round Table Talk Show Similar to 'The View'

Bravo is always trying to come up with new ways to expand their wheel house and their latest possibility sounds like something that might actually work. Apparently the network is developing a talk show similar to the round table format used by The View and the catch is that it would feature Bravolebrities as the hosts. They've already capitalized on fans desire to hear more from the people featured on the network with the late night chatfest, Watch What Happens Live and it's an idea that has really worked.
Rosie O'Donnell Officially Filed for Divorce Two Weeks After Leaving 'The View'

Earlier this month Rosie O'Donnell herself confirmed that she was in the process of making some major life changes. First she announced that she would be leaving her job at ABC's The View and in the same statement she also confirmed that her two-year marriage to Michelle Rounds was also over. Now, just two weeks after officially leaving the roundtable dysfunction we can also tell you that O'Donnell has officially filed for divorce.
ABC News Has Locked Whoopi Goldberg Into Her Contract at 'The View'

We told you last week that Rose O'Donnell quitting her job at "The View" really threw ABC News into a tailspin. While the conflict between her and Whoopi Goldberg went beyond palpable and often spilled out on camera in angry exchanges, the network had intended to keep O'Donnell onboard. Instead, it was going to buy Goldberg out of her current contract and apparently really did have other plans for her, according to Yahoo. Now, though, it has locked her into her contract.
Even Barbara Walters Thinks That 'The View' Is Toxic and Refuses to Return

Ever since Barbara Walters left her seat at the table on ABC's "The View" last spring, the show has been in a slump. The powers-that-be seemed to truly believe that if they brought in a bunch of new blood they could bring it back to being the solid morning chatfest that once dominated its time slot. Instead, their on-air talent has clashed and chaos behind the scenes has created an even bigger mess that has translated into even lower ratings. After months of clashing with Whoopi Goldberg, Rosie O'Donnell just announced that she will be leaving and the producers are scrambling to try and save the show. The problem is that the environment is so toxic that even Walters refuses to return.