Rosie O'Donnell Planning Return to Daytime TV

By PopEater Staff Posted Mar 20th 2010 08:00AM

Watch out, Elisabeth Hasselbeck. Rosie O'Donnell is headed back to daytime TV.

The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed reports that the multiple Emmy-winning host has teamed with Dick Robertson and Scott Carlin for a syndicated talk show that would launch after Oprah Winfrey's exit in fall 2011.

Showbiz 411 first broke the news yesterday, with sources claiming that O'Donnell was overheard at a New York restaurant talking about a deal that is "almost done" to return to daytime.

The news should come as little surprise to daytime followers, considering the overwhelming success she had as host of the 'Rosie O'Donnell Show.' The show ran from 1996 to 2002, and won the famous funnywoman a slew of awards, including six-consecutive Daytime Emmys for Outstanding Talk Show Host.

In Sept. 2006, O'Donnell returned to daytime as a panelist on ABC's 'The View,' and was the subject of much controversy, including a highly publicized feud with Donald Trump. A few months later, she engaged in an on-air spat with co-host Elisabeth Hasselback over the Iraq War, which led to O'Donnell's abrupt and permanent departure from the show.

Recently, O'Donnell filmed guest spots on a number of popular TV series, including Lifetime's 'Drop Dead Diva,' 'Nip/Tuck' and the HBO comedy 'Curb Your Enthusiasm.'

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Saturday 20 March

By John

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Rosie O'Donnell is just a Gas Bag. Nothing worth looking or hearing.

By RUE

I WOULD HOPE THAT THE PODUCERS OF THE SHOW WOULD GET THE MESSAGE THAT MOST PEOPLE DON'T LIKE THIS WOMEN ,ROSIE O, . I WOULDN'T WATCH HER SHOW BECAUSE LIKE MANY OTHERS I TO FEEL LIKE SHE IS AN OVERGROWN, LOUD MOUTHED, EGO MINDED , NITWIT THAT SHOULD BE PUT IN A CLOSET SOME WHERE OUT OF THE PUBLIC EYE. SHE STINKS !!!!!

By Lauri

I don't like her at all. I think she is rude and mean. I will never watch her, no matter what kind of show she does.

By Thomas

Rosie back??? Oh nooooooo Mr. Bill lol

By DrRobert

OH God make her go away.Make her away!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By BOB BIEN

WHY DOSENT THAT PIG STAY OUT OF OUR LIVES THANK GOD FOR THE OTHER CHANNELS

By Michele

NOT! ROSIE O'-SHE'S A QUEEN OF MEAN AND TOO LOUD FOR ANOTHER TALK SHOW!

By J

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I don't know which is worse - Fox News or Rosie O'Donnell? I'll call it a tie.

By Lee

I agree. Who wants to hear this fat slob's opinion on anything? Ever seen her w/o make up? Eeeccchhh! Damn, don't ever let anyone see you w/o make up on! A drunk, horny trucker would even pass on that.

By johnny

we have oprah ellen tyra susie rosie wanda all on television - they are all lesbians who need to be on the gay channel - everyone should boycott television and stop hiring lesbians - my only decent role model for my daughter is joan rivers how sad is that?

By PAT

DON'T BOTHER

By Karen

Good Luck Rosie! Although I don't always agree with you that's what makes this world interesting. I would love to see you have guests that oppose your point of view. I think you can handle it!

I'll be watching!

By Carol

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Now I can turn my TV BACK ON !!!!!!!!!!!

By Huck

ROSIE!!!!! I've missed her every day since she shut down her last show. If we could just keep Bonnie Hunt on the air, there would be two hours of upbeat, informative, enjoyable television in the afternoon. An alternative to "It's not MY baby" and nasty judges screaming at trailer trash would be so refreshing.

By Vicky

Seriously? Uplifting? You're kidding right? When's the last time you saw her?

By Dorothy Moore

Don't even mention Oprah .. we will all be grieving her for so long we won't even know big mouth is back .. stay home and play house Rosie .. who's the Mommie ......

By Debbie

Speak for yourself Dorothy Moore. I can't stand Oprah and am looking forward to her retirement. Hopefully when Rosie is on the air, they'll cancel her midway through her 1st show.

By jane

please no more lesbians on tv - I can count 8 well known lesbo on tv right now - this is the work of the devil -

By Melissa

Yay. Icant wait. I love her xm radio show. People dont like her because she isnt afraid to tell the truth. Good luck Rosie. I will be watching along with lots of other people. For you who have said nasty things. Shame on you. Just dont watch. Jerks.

By madnessofdog

NO WAY would I watch her on TV!! I might not even watch the network that would allow her to put her face and mouth on the air.

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