Posted on 06/28/2006 9:35:45 AM PDT by presidio9
The wigs and faces have come off on morning television -- and the nails are out!
It isn't pretty.
Barbara Walters coldly ripped into outgoing VIEW talker Star Jones this morning on ABC-TV.
Walters announced that Star would no longer be permitted to appear on the show -- effective immediately -- after Star strayed from script during an exit that's turned ugly.
Transcipt:
WALTERS: "And then there were three. This is, truthfully, a very difficult day for us, and it is a sad day for us. If you were watching the program yesterday, you would have heard Star announce that she's leaving THE VIEW and will not be on the program next fall.
"We didn't expect her to make this statement yesterday. She gave us no warning. And we were taken by surprise. But the truth is that Star has known for months that ABC did not want to renew her contract and that she would not be asked back in the fall.
"The network made this decision based on a variety of reasons which I won't go into now. But we were never going to say this. We wanted to protect star. And so we told her that she could say whatever she wanted about why she was leaving and that we would back her up.
"We worked closely with her representatives and we gave her time to look for another job. We hope she would announce it on the program and leave with dignity.
"But Star made another choice.
"And since her announcement yesterday, she has made further announcements that have surprised us.
"So it is becoming uncomfortable for us to pretend that everything is the same at this table.
"And, therefore, regrettably Star will no longer be on this program, except for some shows that have been prerecorded.
"THE VIEW helped make Star a Star and Star helped make THE VIEW the success that it is.
"We will never forget that. We wish her well in this new chapter of her life as we begin a new chapter on THE VIEW."
"Barbara didn't have my back"
Star Jones fired back on Ryan Seacrest's morning radio show in Los Angeles, PerezHilton.com reports.
Star told KIIS FM: "I'm not trying to be emotional about this. I understand it was a business decision. I understood it was a business decision when I was told then. But then in that same week, I was told they were adding a new co-host and it was Rosie O'Donnell. And that was the same week that she had been so nasty and vicious towards me. Rosie insulted me. She tried to damage me professionally and personally...
"It's a little shocking to me that Barbara feels betrayed. I was really surprised that Barbara feels betrayed. If you watched me yesterday, I said that she was the most amazing mentor and I thanked her for the most amazing opportunity. My departure was orchestrated some time ago. And while I can accept any business decision, it's hard to accept the manner in which it was handled during the last two months. But, if you use words like betrayal, if anyone should be betrayed, it should be me! Barbara didn't have my back...
"It didn't sound right for me when they were saying your ratings have gone down. I said, well wait a minute, I've seen the ratings. The top five shows in the year you're talking about were about me and planning the wedding. It didn't sound right. "
Developing...
Yes, she is a Christian but conservative? NO She said that one of the qualifications for a husband was that he be a Democrat!
Any chance we can get her to hug Hillary! Clinton?
You better believe that she will be a walking,talking advertisement for Hil and Joy Behar will back her all the way. I wonder how long Elisabeth will last with this group.
I haven't watched The View in years. Their anti-Conservative bias at every turn was too much to stomach. Speaking of too much to stomach, I plan on programming-out ABC on my TV when Rosie O'Bigmouth joins - that way I won't have to see her on any commercials for the show when I'm channel surfing.
Same with me.
Oh my! I might even watch that catfight!
People will tune in briefly to watch the dynamic between these women, to see if any sparks fly...wait, they're already flying.
That Martha is prob'ly a little spitfire. Prison maven, ya know ;o)
You're right. She could b-slap the best of them before prison and now...yowza!
I still think they shoulda got her to play in "The Devil Wore Prada" instead of Meryl Streep...did you see the movie where she was played by Cybill Shepard? Hilarious!
I didn't watch that film for some reason but imagine it was a hoot! She's such an easy target.
Disney/ABC reference.
Why did they fire her? I wonder what the real motivation was.
She was black.
Hey WAWA can we get you a Saucer of Milk??
Pray for W and Our Freedom Fighters
Who watches this Crap?? I'd have to be duct taped to a chair with my eyes sewn open. Rosie O'doughnuts is unlikable and unwatchable.I don't see this lasting long.
I think when she said that she liked Bush, she wasn't referring to the President.
I think that is the first time I've ever see "playerhating" on FR. :-D
I know you're not married to me, but it sure sounds like it by your description of your wife. I'm with her, all the way. How anybody can stomach Starzilla is beyond me.
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