Rosie O’Donnell Leaves The View (Again)

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Last month it was reported that Rosie was already out at The View after just 4 months. The problem was the media had the wrong Rosie at that time. Now it’s Rosie O’Donnell who’s leaving the show, not Rosie Perez. This is Rosie O’Donnell’s second time exiting The View. The first time was in 2007.

O’Donnell is quitting The View for the second time in her career because of family problems due to a split with her wife Michelle Rounds. That’s according to Page Six. Rosie’s publicist also confirmed it, releasing a statement saying, “I can confirm that Rosie and her wife Michelle split in November. Rosie has teens and an infant at home that need her attention. This has been a very stressful situation. She is putting her personal health and family first. ABC has been wonderfully understanding and supportive of her personal decision to leave ‘The View.’” She added that next week will be Rosie’s last on the show.

ABC said the network “respected” her decision and had nothing but praise for her work. They added that Rosie will be back to visit The View from time to time.

Rosie’s last week of shows on The View will lead up to her HBO special, “Rosie O’Donnell: A Heartfelt Stand Up” which airs Valentine’s Day night, Saturday, February 14th at 10pm et.

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