Well, in the end, it's really not that much of a surprise, is it?
The AP is reporting that Sherri Shepherd is indeed the fifth host on ABC's The View. The network will officially make the announcement on Monday morning, according to a source close to the show. Shepherd has already co-hosted the show several times, both during Rosie's reign and post-Rosie, and she had been rumored to be in the top two or three choices to be the fifth host on the show (Whoopi Goldberg started this week).
If things go the way they usually do, Shepherd will not be controversial AT ALL and we'll never report or anything that she says AT ALL. If there's one thing we can say about The View is that it's a show where nothing really happens.
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9-06-2007 @ 6:44AM
theothersherri said...
Hooray! I was really hoping she'd be picked before the announcement came about Whoopi joining the View. She's done a great job in the past when she co-hosted.
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9-06-2007 @ 7:55AM
Anita said...
I think Sherri Shepherd is great. Humor-wise, she's kind of like Kathy Griffin but without the controversy (which sounds more deprecating than I mean it 2 b). KG's great, but with the adding of Whoopi and SS, the View's definitely looking for hosts who'll control their tempers on-camera w/o seeming like EH. . . Quick Q, I thought SS had asked for too much $, at one point -
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9-06-2007 @ 9:09AM
lorilei13 said...
I like Sherri Shepherd (or at least I did before she said she didn't believe in evolution), but I wish they had gotten someone with more of a journalistic background. They are really going to be heavy on the stand-up comics now.
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9-06-2007 @ 9:47AM
Diane Spencer said...
Sherri Shepard is great! I knew The View needed someone that could handle serious subjects and Whoopi is a fantastic choice! But I am also pleased they are creating a place for Sherri...she's a hoot. I have really enjoyed her humor.
Regarding the Vick story, for those who missed the actual airing, the sound bites are off-base about Whoopi's comments. She did not support his actions. Watch the comments in their full content before making a judgement.
FYI for those who might believe this is a racial support... all my grandparents came from Germany and Yugoslavia.
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9-06-2007 @ 10:36AM
maureen villa said...
I am very pleased about Sherrry Shepherd joining the View. She is a breath of sunshine. I think Barbara has made a great choice. Lets hope that this will last for a long time.
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9-06-2007 @ 10:53AM
TVGenius said...
Wow, judging by the photo she'll be a great replacement for Star Jones. Or the Rottweiler at a junkyard.
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9-06-2007 @ 12:56PM
Jensen said...
I loved Sherrie during Rosie's reign however since Rosie left, Sherrie is not the same. Seems like Bill and Babs have put a muzzle on her. Should be interesting though as she is usually quite funny.
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9-06-2007 @ 8:56PM
Richard said...
Darn. I wish it would have been someone like Marysol Castro or Sharon Tay to up the hotness factor.
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9-06-2007 @ 9:25PM
stivo said...
While I do enjoy "The View," isn't five hosts a little much to have on the show at one time? I mean, if you've watched the show, you have to admit that they have trouble talking as it is. They're constantly talking over one another, and half the time, opinions can't be heard. Don't get me wrong, SS is a great choice, but just not a necessary addition to a show that already has too much on it's plate. I just hope it doesn't become the train wreck I am anticipating it to be come Monday.
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9-20-2007 @ 10:06AM
Jo Crews said...
Yea Sherrie Glad you made it !!!!!!!
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