Well, this continues to be a sucky year for Sherri Shepherd. Not only is her second marriage over, but it was just announced that she will be leaving "The View" after 7 years. And Jenny McCarthy appears to be going with her.
Deets inside...
In a semi-shocker of sorts, news broke tonight that Sherri Shepherd will be leaving ABCs "The View". It seems hiding her marital split as if it's not happening from the very same audience she was freely talking about her wedding and husband to every single day....is coming off extra shady tot he public.
Before she put out her own statement, a report from TMZ says Sherri along with everyone else was fired, except for Whoopi. Producer Bill Geddie is set to leave as well.
In a statement to Deadline, Sherri said:
"It's been seven wonderful years on The View and after careful consideration it is time for me to move on. I am extremely grateful to Barbara Walters and Bill Geddie for giving me the opportunity. I look forward to the business opportunities that lay ahead for me and I am incredibly grateful to my View family and my fans for supporting me on this journey."
"The View" has been on struggle status ever since Joy Behar& Elizabeth Hasselbeck left. With the ever rotating guests hosts, the addition of Jenny McCarthy, and the possibility of a male co-host entering the mix...things have gotten quite boring and shaky.
Speaking of Jenny, she tweeted this little nugget this evening seemingly confirming her exit:
"If Sherri goes... I go too. #sisters. My View will be changing too. As will with many hard working folks. Thanks to everyone at the show for your dedication and an amazing year."
It's clear ABC has been testing out several different personalities to see who will mesh well. And hopefully, they've got more than a few people lied up already to fill these co-host seats. Because Whoopi isn't about to run this show solo dolo.
Meanwhile, Barbara Walters is returning to the show as a special guest tomorrow (Friday) after retiring just a few weeks ago. She will likely be pubbing her new ABC special.
As for who's on the short list as "The View" co-hosts: We hear Ross "The Intern" Matthews and Jesse Palmer.
That'll indeed shake some ish up on Daytime TV....
