Barbara Walters is trying to save her dear wild friend Elisabeth Hasselback from getting the axe of off of the show The View.
Showbiz Spy reports: After it was reported that Hasselbeck’s contract on ABC’s The View had not been renewed, Walters took to the air to address the issue. Walking onto the set arm-in-arm with her controversial co-host, the veteran journalist opened the March 11 episode by reassuring viewers that Hasselbeck was a respected member of the show.
“The truth is, we love Elisabeth…Beyond that, we value and appreciate her point of view,” Walters said Monday. “It’s important to us because Elisabeth helps give this show perspective and balance…We have no plans for Elisabeth to leave the show.”
“[Executive producer] Bill [Geddie] and I have always said that when one of you makes the choice to leave, that is your choice, and we will support your decision.”
However, sources say the denial is part of a strategy to “save face” for both Hasselbeck and the series.
“Producers are leaving the door open for Elisabeth to announce she is leaving on her own when she is ready,” said one insider.
“They don’t want to make her look bad and don’t want to make the show look bad for canning her…They just want to make it seem like Elisabeth decided to leave on her own when the announcement comes.”
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