'The View': All the co-hosts since the show's inception in 1997

All 'The View' co-hosts since the show's 1997 premiere

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On Aug. 11, 1997, fans were introduced to " The View. " ABC ' s panel show that features intelligent women discussing their opinions and asking celebrities and political figures the tough questions. Here, we take a look at all of the ladies who have tackled the sometimes-fiery, hot topics, beginning with the OG cast.
On Aug. 11, 1997, fans were introduced to "The View." ABC's panel show that features intelligent women discussing their opinions and asking celebrities and political figures the tough questions. Here, we take a look at all of the ladies who have tackled the sometimes-fiery, hot topics, beginning with the OG cast.
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Veteran journalist Barbara Walters, seen in 2014, served as co-host and executive producer for the series.
Veteran journalist Barbara Walters, seen in 2014, served as co-host and executive producer for the series.
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In March of 2015, with her then co-hosts (left to right) Rosie Perez, Nicolle Wallace, Whoopi Goldberg and Joy Behar and Mario Cantone, she celebrated the show's 4,000th episode.
In March of 2015, with her then co-hosts (left to right) Rosie Perez, Nicolle Wallace, Whoopi Goldberg and Joy Behar and Mario Cantone, she celebrated the show's 4,000th episode.
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Walters, with then-President Barack Obama in 2010, left her hosting chair in 2014. On her final show, several women in broadcasting paid their respects to the living legend, including Oprah Winfrey, Diane Sawyer and Katie Couric. She is now retired.
Walters, with then-President Barack Obama in 2010, left her hosting chair in 2014. On her final show, several women in broadcasting paid their respects to the living legend, including Oprah Winfrey, Diane Sawyer and Katie Couric. She is now retired.
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Debbie Matenopoulos, second from right, called Walters her colleague for a brief period, as seen in a photo from the show's premiere with (from left), Meredith Vieira, guest Tom Selleck, Joy Behar and Star Jones.
Debbie Matenopoulos, second from right, called Walters her colleague for a brief period, as seen in a photo from the show's premiere with (from left), Meredith Vieira, guest Tom Selleck, Joy Behar and Star Jones.
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In her early 20s when she landed the gig, Matenopoulos appeared on the show's first two seasons. Since her exit, she has appeared on the show as a guest co-host, as seen in this Nov. 2016 photo with, from left, Vieira, Jones and Behar.
In her early 20s when she landed the gig, Matenopoulos appeared on the show's first two seasons. Since her exit, she has appeared on the show as a guest co-host, as seen in this Nov. 2016 photo with, from left, Vieira, Jones and Behar.
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Since her stint on " The View " she served as the host for Hallmark ' s " Home & Family " talk show, which ended after nine seasons in August 2021.
Since her stint on "The View" she served as the host for Hallmark's "Home & Family" talk show, which ended after nine seasons in August 2021.
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Star Jones, second from left with Vieira, Behar and Walters, is another member of the original cast.
Star Jones, second from left with Vieira, Behar and Walters, is another member of the original cast.
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Jones with, from left Vieira, Bette Midler, Behar and then-co-host Lisa Ling, stunned her counterparts when she announced her exit in 2006 on air, after learning her contract would not be renewed. "I would have loved for Star to have left and not said 'I was fired,' and not make it look like the program was somehow being cruel to her," Walters told The Associated Press shortly after the incident.
Jones with, from left Vieira, Bette Midler, Behar and then-co-host Lisa Ling, stunned her counterparts when she announced her exit in 2006 on air, after learning her contract would not be renewed. "I would have loved for Star to have left and not said 'I was fired,' and not make it look like the program was somehow being cruel to her," Walters told The Associated Press shortly after the incident.
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After she left, she served as executive producer and writer on " Daytime Divas, " a VH1 series about five female cohorts hosting a show called " The Lunch Hour. " She is currently an author, attorney and advocate for fighting heart disease after undergoing open-heart surgery in 2010.
After she left, she served as executive producer and writer on "Daytime Divas," a VH1 series about five female cohorts hosting a show called "The Lunch Hour." She is currently an author, attorney and advocate for fighting heart disease after undergoing open-heart surgery in 2010.
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Comedian Joy Behar, seen strapping in guest Tom Cruise to keep him from "couch jumping" as Jones looks on, has long brought laughs to the set.
Comedian Joy Behar, seen strapping in guest Tom Cruise to keep him from "couch jumping" as Jones looks on, has long brought laughs to the set.
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Behar, with from left, Jones, Walters, Ling and Vieira at the 2001 Daytime Emmy Awards, briefly departed from the show in 2013.
Behar, with from left, Jones, Walters, Ling and Vieira at the 2001 Daytime Emmy Awards, briefly departed from the show in 2013.
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Behar resumed her co-hosting post in 2015. She remains on the show.
Behar resumed her co-hosting post in 2015. She remains on the show.
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Meredith Vieira (with Jones), who also served as moderator, rounds out the original cast.
Meredith Vieira (with Jones), who also served as moderator, rounds out the original cast.
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Seen with model/actress Elle MacPherson, left, in 1997, Vieira brought a refreshing candor to the show until her exit in 2006.
Seen with model/actress Elle MacPherson, left, in 1997, Vieira brought a refreshing candor to the show until her exit in 2006.
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Since her depature from " The View, " she co-hosted the " Today " show and hosted " The Meredith Vieira Show, " which premiered in 2014 and ran for two seasons. She also hosted the syndicated version of " Who Wants to Be A Millionaire " and is currently host of TV game show " 25 Words or Less. "
Since her depature from "The View," she co-hosted the "Today" show and hosted "The Meredith Vieira Show," which premiered in 2014 and ran for two seasons. She also hosted the syndicated version of "Who Wants to Be A Millionaire" and is currently host of TV game show "25 Words or Less."
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Ling, left with Walters, occupied the space once filled by Matenopoulos, beginning in 1999.
Ling, left with Walters, occupied the space once filled by Matenopoulos, beginning in 1999.
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In Halloween costume with her then-co-hosts, from left Vieira, Behar, Jones and Walters, Ling, right, represented youths on the panel and once had her bellybutton pierced on-air.
In Halloween costume with her then-co-hosts, from left Vieira, Behar, Jones and Walters, Ling, right, represented youths on the panel and once had her bellybutton pierced on-air.
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Ling left the show in 2002 to host " National Geographic Explorer " which lasted until 2010. Her current show, " This Is Life with Lisa Ling, " premiered in 2014 and she has been tapped to host HBO Max ' s " Take Out, " which explores the history and culture of Asian American take out restaurants.
Ling left the show in 2002 to host "National Geographic Explorer" which lasted until 2010. Her current show, "This Is Life with Lisa Ling," premiered in 2014 and she has been tapped to host HBO Max's "Take Out," which explores the history and culture of Asian American take out restaurants.
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Ling was replaced by conservative " Survivor " castoff Elisabeth Filarski Hasselbeck, right with Walters.
Ling was replaced by conservative "Survivor" castoff Elisabeth Filarski Hasselbeck, right with Walters.
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Hasselbeck's views sometimes clashed with those of her co-host, Rosie O'Donnell (second from left, pictured with Walters and Behar).
Hasselbeck's views sometimes clashed with those of her co-host, Rosie O'Donnell (second from left, pictured with Walters and Behar).
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She left " The View " in 2013 for a gig with " Fox & Friends, " making her debut that fall. She exited the Fox News program in 2015 to be a full-time mom.
She left "The View" in 2013 for a gig with "Fox & Friends," making her debut that fall. She exited the Fox News program in 2015 to be a full-time mom.
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After Vieira vacated the moderator chair, Rosie O'Donnell was tapped to fill her shoes in 2006. She stayed for just one season.
After Vieira vacated the moderator chair, Rosie O'Donnell was tapped to fill her shoes in 2006. She stayed for just one season.
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O'Donnell, pictured in 2006 with Walters, Behar and Hasselbeck, rejoined the cast in 2014 but left again in 2015. That year, her spokeswoman Cindi Berger explained to People magazine, "She’s focused on her kids now."
O'Donnell, pictured in 2006 with Walters, Behar and Hasselbeck, rejoined the cast in 2014 but left again in 2015. That year, her spokeswoman Cindi Berger explained to People magazine, "She’s focused on her kids now."
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O ' Donnell has continued appearing onscreen as an actress since her departure from " The View. "
O'Donnell has continued appearing onscreen as an actress since her departure from "The View."
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Following O ' Donnell ' s first exit, Whoopi Goldberg (pictured with Walters) was hired as " The View " moderator in 2007. She remains on the show.
Following O'Donnell's first exit, Whoopi Goldberg (pictured with Walters) was hired as "The View" moderator in 2007. She remains on the show.
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The current co-host is pictured with, from left, Behar, guest actor Eddie Izzard, and co-host Sara Haines in June of 2017.
The current co-host is pictured with, from left, Behar, guest actor Eddie Izzard, and co-host Sara Haines in June of 2017.
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While fulfilling her hosting duties, Goldberg has continued to act, write and produce.
While fulfilling her hosting duties, Goldberg has continued to act, write and produce.
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Sherri Shepherd was also included in the show ' s 2007 hires, seen second from right with Goldberg, Walters, guest Tom Cruise, Behar and Hasselbeck.
Sherri Shepherd was also included in the show's 2007 hires, seen second from right with  Goldberg, Walters, guest Tom Cruise, Behar and Hasselbeck.
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After discussing hot topics for seven years, Shepherd decided to leave the series In 2014.
After discussing hot topics for seven years, Shepherd decided to leave the series In 2014.
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Shepherd, pictured in Atlanta in February 2017, went on to several film and TV roles. She ' s currently is a co-host for " Dish Nation " and thw " Two Funny Mamas " podcast alongside Kym Whitley.
Shepherd, pictured in Atlanta in February 2017, went on to several film and TV roles. She's currently is a co-host for "Dish Nation" and thw "Two Funny Mamas" podcast alongside Kym Whitley.
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Comedian-actress Jenny McCarthy, far left, with Walters, O'Donnell, Shepherd and Goldberg, signed up to be a part of the cast in 2013.
Comedian-actress Jenny McCarthy, far left, with Walters, O'Donnell, Shepherd and Goldberg, signed up to be a part of the cast in 2013.
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During an April 2014 show, she announced her engagement to now-husband Donnie Wahlberg.
During an April 2014 show, she announced her engagement to now-husband Donnie Wahlberg.
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McCarthy left " The View " later that year and currently serves on the panel of judges for Fox ' s " The Masked Singer.
McCarthy left "The View" later that year and currently serves on the panel of judges for Fox's "The Masked Singer.
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Like McCarthy, Rosie Perez, second from right with, from left, Goldberg, then-co-host Nicolle Wallace, Taylor Swift and O'Donnell in 2014, also had a short tenure on the show.
Like McCarthy, Rosie Perez, second from right with, from left, Goldberg, then-co-host Nicolle Wallace, Taylor Swift and O'Donnell in 2014, also had a short tenure on the show.
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Seen during an episode in 2015, she joined the all-female cast in 2014 and left the following year.
Seen during an episode in 2015, she joined the all-female cast in 2014 and left the following year.
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Perez has since acted in " Search Party " and HBO Max ' s " The Flight Attendant " as Megan, a role that landed her an Emmy nomination for best supporting actress.
Perez has since acted in "Search Party" and HBO Max's "The Flight Attendant" as Megan, a role that landed her an Emmy nomination for best supporting actress.
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Nicolle Wallace, far right, with Goldberg, Perez and O ' Donnell, was also a " View " newbie the same year Perez started.
Nicolle Wallace, far right, with Goldberg, Perez and O'Donnell, was also a "View" newbie the same year Perez started.
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Like Perez, Wallace, seen with (from left) Goldberg, D.L. Hughley, and her former co-host Michelle Collins, exited " The View " after one season.
Like Perez, Wallace, seen with (from left) Goldberg, D.L. Hughley, and her former co-host Michelle Collins, exited "The View" after one season.
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Since 2017, Wallace has hosted MSNBC ' s " Deadline: White House.
Since 2017, Wallace has hosted MSNBC's "Deadline: White House.
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Actress Raven-Symone, with Haines, took a position as a co-host in 2015.
Actress Raven-Symone, with Haines, took a position as a co-host in 2015.
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Pictured with Sherri Shepherd in 2016, she announced she was leaving the program in October of that year.
Pictured with Sherri Shepherd in 2016, she announced she was leaving the program in October of that year.
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She resumed her " That ' s So Raven " character for 2017 ' s " Raven ' s Home, " which ended after four seasons in May 2021.
She resumed her "That's So Raven" character for 2017's "Raven's Home," which ended after four seasons in May 2021.
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Comedian Michelle Collins, with "Orange Is the New Black" actress Lea DeLaria, came aboard in 2015.
Comedian Michelle Collins, with "Orange Is the New Black" actress Lea DeLaria, came aboard in 2015.
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Pictured with Behar and director Quentin Tarantino during her inaugural year, Collins remained a co-host until the following summer. Variety exclusively reported June 2016 that Collins ' contract for the show was not renewed.
Pictured with Behar and director Quentin Tarantino during her inaugural year, Collins remained a co-host until the following summer. Variety exclusively reported June 2016 that Collins' contract for the show was not renewed.
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While she was on " The View " she also co-hosted ABC ' s " After Paradise, " the after show for " Bachelor in Paradise. " She currently hosts her own Sirius XM show, " The Michelle Collins Show. "
While she was on "The View" she also co-hosted ABC's "After Paradise," the after show for "Bachelor in Paradise." She currently hosts her own Sirius XM show, "The Michelle Collins Show."
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In August of 2015, ABC announced actress Candace Cameron Bure (pictured) and "Good Morning America Weekend Edition" co-host Paula Faris  would take a little time to join "The View."
In August of 2015, ABC announced actress Candace Cameron Bure (pictured) and "Good Morning America Weekend Edition" co-host Paula Faris would take a little time to join "The View."
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Celebrating her 40th birthday on the show in April 2016, Cameron Bure revealed her decision to exit that December to devote more time to her family and acting.
Celebrating her 40th birthday on the show in April 2016, Cameron Bure revealed her decision to exit that December to devote more time to her family and acting.
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One of her acting gigs included resuming her childhood role of D.J.Tanner for Netflix ' s " Fuller House.
One of her acting gigs included resuming her childhood role of D.J.Tanner for Netflix's "Fuller House.
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It was announced in July 2018 that Faris, who joined the show in 2015, would leave " The View.
It was announced in July 2018 that Faris, who joined the show in 2015, would leave "The View.
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Here Faris is pictured posing with guest co-host Caitlyn Jenner in July 2017.
Here Faris is pictured posing with guest co-host Caitlyn Jenner in July 2017.
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In a 2016 interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Faris said crafting arguments for " The View " has made her " a better broadcaster. " " … I think I ' m just more researched, I ' m more read-in and I ' m more ready for anything that comes my way, " she said. Faris now hosts " The Paula Faris Faith & Calling " podcast.
In a 2016 interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Faris said crafting arguments for "The View" has made her "a better broadcaster." "…I think I'm just more researched, I'm more read-in and I'm more ready for anything that comes my way," she said. Faris now hosts "The Paula Faris Faith & Calling" podcast. 
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For the show ' s 20th Season, which premiered on Sept. 6, 2016, ABC News correspondent Sara Haines (pictured with Raven-Symon é ) joined the cast.
For the show's 20th Season, which premiered on Sept. 6, 2016, ABC News correspondent Sara Haines (pictured with Raven-Symoné) joined the cast.
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Not afraid to get personal on the show, she shared her pregnancy news on June 20, 2017.
Not afraid to get personal on the show, she shared her pregnancy news on June 20, 2017.
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ABC announced in July 2018 that Haines would depart " The View. " She went on to host " GMA, " but returned to " The View " in 2020 and remains on the show.
ABC announced in July 2018 that Haines would depart "The View." She went on to host "GMA," but returned to "The View" in 2020 and remains on the show.
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Current co-host Sunny Hostin officially joined the talk show in its 20th season.
Current co-host Sunny Hostin officially joined the talk show in its 20th season.
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Hostin, with, from left, Goldberg, Chelsea Handler and Behar, also serves as ABC News' senior legal correspondent.
Hostin, with, from left, Goldberg, Chelsea Handler and Behar, also serves as ABC News' senior legal correspondent.
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According to her website, she has covered the George Zimmerman, Casey Anthony and Conrad Murray trials. She remains on the show.
According to her website, she has covered the George Zimmerman, Casey Anthony and Conrad Murray trials. She remains on the show.
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Jedediah Bila also officially joined " The View " in Season 20.
Jedediah Bila also officially joined "The View" in Season 20.
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The former Fox News contributor greeted actor Luke Perry when he surprised her for her birthday in January 2017.
The former Fox News contributor greeted actor Luke Perry when he surprised her for her birthday in January 2017.
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Bila, seen with her colleague Haines, announced on Sept. 18, 2017, that she was leaving " The View. " She went on to host Fox News ' " Fox and Friends Weekend " but left in 2021.
Bila, seen with her colleague Haines, announced on Sept. 18, 2017, that she was leaving "The View." She went on to host Fox News' "Fox and Friends Weekend" but left in 2021.
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Meghan McCain, seen in 2015, joined " The View " on Oct. 9, 2017.
Meghan McCain, seen in 2015, joined "The View" on Oct. 9, 2017.
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McCain, the daughter of late Republican U.S. Sen. John McCain (pictured at the White House Correspondents ' Association dinner in 2014), previously co-hosted Fox News ' s " Outnumbered.
McCain, the daughter of late Republican U.S. Sen. John McCain (pictured at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner in 2014), previously co-hosted Fox News's "Outnumbered.
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After almost four years, McCain announced her departure from the talk show on July 1, 2021, to take effect at the end of the season. Her last episode at the " View " desk aired Aug. 8, 2021.
After almost four years, McCain announced her departure from the talk show on July 1, 2021, to take effect at the end of the season. Her last episode at the "View" desk aired Aug. 8, 2021.
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Abby Huntsman joined "The View" as a co-host in the show's 22nd season.
Abby Huntsman joined "The View" as a co-host in the show's 22nd season.
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Huntsman made her debut on Sept. 4, 2018, while co-host Meghan McCain was on leave following her father's death. McCain returned the next month.
Huntsman made her debut on Sept. 4, 2018, while co-host Meghan McCain was on leave following her father's death. McCain returned the next month.
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Huntsman shared on Jan. 13, 2020, that she was leaving the show to to help run her father Jon Huntsman Jr. ’ s campaign for governor of Utah.
Huntsman shared on Jan. 13, 2020, that she was leaving the show to to help run her father Jon Huntsman Jr.’s campaign for governor of Utah.
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CNN commentator and Republican strategist Ana Navarro also joined the cast in Season 22 as a guest co-host to fill in for Goldberg on Fridays. She continued to act as Goldberg ' s replacement in 2019 while the longtime moderator recovered from pneumonia.
CNN commentator and Republican strategist Ana Navarro also joined the cast in Season 22 as a guest co-host to fill in for Goldberg on Fridays. She continued to act as Goldberg's replacement in 2019 while the longtime moderator recovered from pneumonia.
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Near the close of the show ' s 25th season, on Aug. 4, 2022, Ana Navarro, a political commenator and contributor to the show, was named me an official co-host for Season 26.
Near the close of the show's 25th season, on Aug. 4, 2022, Ana Navarro, a political commenator and contributor to the show, was named me an official co-host for Season 26.
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The show named Alyssa Farah Griffin, former White House Director of Strategic Communications, as the new conservative voice joining the table.
The show named Alyssa Farah Griffin, former White House Director of Strategic Communications, as the new conservative voice joining the table.
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