Barbara Walters – Entertainably

11:43 am, March 11th, 2013

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Barbara Walters says Elisabeth Hasselbeck is staying on “The View” — for now.

As Gossip Cop previously reported, Hasselbeck’s exit was rumored last week, shortly after co-host Joy Behar announced she was leaving the show.

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But after addressing Behar’s upcoming farewell at the start of Monday’s show, Walters denied that Hasselbeck is out as well.

“There is a particularly false story that is getting picked up about Elisabeth’s alleged departure, saying we don’t approve of her conservative views,” Walters began.

She continued, “The truth is we love Elisabeth. I like her personally, and she’s a wonderful person. But beyond that, we value and appreciate her point of view. It’s important to us, because Elisabeth helps give the show perspective and balance. And believe me, she’s tougher than she looks.”

“We have no plans for Elisabeth to leave this show,” concluded Walters.

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Barbara Walters Returns to The View, Says “Well-Known Actor” Gave Her Chicken Pox

March 4, 2013Gossip Cop

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2:28 pm, March 4th, 2013

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Barbara Walters made her big return to “The View” on Monday, more than a month after being hospitalized for a concussion and chicken pox.

The TV veteran explained that her troubles actually began in early January, when she shared a friendly hug and kiss with a “well-known actor,” who later developed “a bad case of shingles.”

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Walters said the contact with the unnamed celeb led to her chicken pox, but she suffered another blow — literally — when she fainted at a Washington D.C. party in late January, hitting her head on the marble floor.

Showing off a scar on her head, the 83-year-old said she was left “bloody and unconscious” from the fall, and later received six stitches.

And while Walters didn’t know about the pox until hospital doctors “amazingly” discovered it was the reason she fainted, the concussion she suffered turned out to be the more serious ailment, and kept her on bed rest.

“The only cure for concussion it seems was rest, and that’s what I’ve been doing for months,” said Walters. “The chicken pox came and went weeks ago… The head injury has taken longer.”

She stressed to her concerned co-hosts, “After a lot of scratching and rest, I am fine, and I am healthy.”

Walters ticked off some of the big names who sent her well-wishes, including President Obama, and teared up when Mayor Michael Bloomberg surprised her on stage with flowers.

“You make me cry!” she told him.

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CLAIM: Barbara Walters Set To Be Replaced By Maria Shriver On The View

February 27, 2013Gossip Cop

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4:24 pm, February 27th, 2013

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Barbara Walters is “livid” that her “The View” bosses at ABC are “already eyeing her replacement — California’s former first lady Maria Shriver!” claims the National Enquirer.

The tabloid’s source says, “Barbara may be sick and frail, but she’s feisty as ever and determined to come back to work” following her recent concussion and bout with chicken pox.

“She loves Maria and respects her talents, but at the end of the day, she’s as competitive as ever and says she has no plans to give up her day job,” adds the Enquirer insider.

According to the magazine, Walters has gone “nuts” while fending off this alleged forced retirement.

“She feels like she still has a lot of pep in her step, and hearing that Maria is eagerly waiting in the wings has her fired up even more to come back with a vengeance,” explains the Enquirer source.

Um, except Shriver is NOT being lined up to replace Walters, and the longtime host is NOT being pushed out of her job.

This is the tabloid’s attempt to set up some kind of rivalry or fight — and it is simply based on nothing.

Walters is due to return to the show next week, and a rep tells Gossip Cop there’s “no truth” to the Enquirer report.