Whoopi, Sherri Shepherd Join ‘The View’

I quit watching after Rosie left. I can not stand Elizabeth, she is nasty and stupid.

I see where you’re coming from, TeamLaraCroft…but judging from past precedent, it doesn’t seem as though the View is looking for sexy/sexual, period. There’s the one spot–currently inhabited by E. Hasselbeck–that has sort of consistently gone to a younger woman… but other than that, it’s certainly not as though every other woman on the show has been a drop dead gorgeous bombshell, or that the only one with a full figure was “the African-American one.” I mean, Brandy was cool as a co-host, but I wouldn’t have liked it–even as a black female myself–if she was installed simply to “balance” some previous inequity in attractiveness. What I’d prefer seeing are strong, intelligent black women who could bring something great to the show; if that happens to coincide with conventional beauty, then all the better. Hell, folks can say what they will about Tyra, but I think girlie is doin her thing; more power to that! :o)

And you are right…Vanessa Williams would’ve been an excellent selection.

53 Alisha : 07/28/2007 at 12:13 pm
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Good points you make. I agree. Barbara Walters and Joy Behar are not exactly pin-up models nor was Rosie O’Donnel.

That said, I still vote for Iman as replacement - I think she is a living Goddess!

Whoopie sucks the life out of the room. Shari doesn’t say much. The show obviously peaked with Rosie.

I agree–they should get rid of Eliz. Then they can call it “One Point of View,” and everyone can watch people who agree with them, and we won’t have to listen to any opposing opinions. They can bash all they want with ridiculous statements without someone interrupting them.

You are absolutely correct. Whose views are the rest expressing? Not their own, I guess.

Whoopi used to be my favorite funny actress, but it’s been a disappointment to see her on The View. She constantly talks about not showering, not wanting anyone to phone her, seldom smiles much less laughs. She acts like she’s Sherri’s guardian, and that Sherri needs her approval for everything. Sherri is very funny, clever, honest, sharing, caring and wonderful all around person. Whoopi constantly looks at her with disapproval. Sherri does a better job than what Whoopi does. Whoopi is boring, does not dress professional and doesn’t contribute much to the show. All the other hosts contribute a lot and do excellent, but Whoopi is selfish, egotistical, and the show could do without her. Sherri should be the leader host. I don’t like the way Whoopi tries to control Sherri. She should look at her own baggage before trying to teach Sherri anything. Sherri is a loving, sensitive, hardworking and conscientious individual. She adds a lot to the show. Get rid of Whoopi. She’s a deadbeat. She’s not a fair person. She’s too set in her ways. I’m surprised at what a funny actress Whoopi is, because in real life she quite the opposite. Barbara, wake up and smell the roses. Don’t let Whoopi control Sherri like she owns her. Sherri is losing her spirit because of her.