The View is set to celebrate its 30th anniversary, and comedian Rosie O'Donnell has announced that she will return to the show as a guest for the milestone episode.
O'Donnell made the announcement on the Tangle with Kyle Ridley Podcast, stating that she will appear on the show "just as a guest" in whatever capacity the producers want her to be involved.
The comedian has a long history with The View, having co-hosted the show twice - first from September 2006 to May 2007, and again from September 2014 to February 2015.
O'Donnell reflected on her time on the show, noting that it has undergone significant changes since her departure. She expressed pride in the show's current format, which she believes better serves its audience and tackles more relevant topics.
During her time on the show, O'Donnell was involved in several high-profile conflicts, including an infamous on-air dispute with Elisabeth Hasselbeck and a tense dynamic with Whoopi Goldberg, which ultimately led to her departure in 2015.
O'Donnell has since spoken about her difficult relationship with Goldberg, saying that she had hoped to become close friends with the comedian but things didn't work out that way. However, she has also praised Goldberg as a fellow woman who supports women and has expressed admiration for her.
O'Donnell has also been open about her own personal growth and the tensions she faced during her time on the show, stating that she was never trying to "encroach" on Goldberg's space and that she had hoped to be a supportive colleague.
In the end, it seems that O'Donnell and Goldberg have been able to put their differences aside and move forward, with O'Donnell even praising Goldberg as a fellow woman who supports women.
