With two seats on "The View" open after the exodus of Star Jones and Rosie O'Donnell, ABC (DIS) has been hustling in the off season to bring some engaging people to fill the vacant seats.
With negotiations underway to nab Whoopi Goldberg and Sherri Shepherd, they would definitely liven things up on the talk show. A source close to the negotiations says there should be an announcement next week on them being hired.
Both Goldberg and Shepherd are comics and actresses, who also bring sass and brashness to the party.
Concerning Goldberg, Hollywood publicist Howard Bragman said, “She is a beloved brand name; she is outspoken; she has done this before, she is a person of color; she is as far left as Rosie; she lives in New York; and she can kick Elizabeth Hasselbeck’s ass."
Both candidates have been on the view a number of times and will be familiar to the audience. Along with Elizabeth Hasselbeck, the other members of the panel are Joy Behar and Barbara Walters.
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