Stemming from the recent blow-up between Rosie O’Donnell and Elisabeth Hasselbeck, Rosie quit The View three weeks earlier than anticipated. The president of ABC daytime issued this statement:

“We had hoped that Rosie would be with us until the end of her contract three weeks from now, but Rosie has informed us that she would like an early leave. Therefore, we part ways, thank her for her tremendous contribution to ‘The View’ and wish her well.”

While Barbara Walters said,

“I brought ...