Elisabeth Hasselbeck Slams Erin Andrews, Then Cries

On 'The View' Tuesday, Elisabeth Hasselbeck criticized ESPN sportscaster Erin Andrews for dressing inappropriately on 'Dancing With The Stars.' Noting that Andrews has faced two separate stalking incidents in the past year, Hasselbeck said, "In light of what happened and as a legal [matter] -- and as inexcusable as it was for that horrific guy to go in and try to peep on her in her hotel room ... I mean, in some way if I'm him, I'm like, 'Man! I just could've waited 12 weeks and seen this -- a little bit less -- without the prison time!'"
But when Hasselbeck returned to the 'View' stage on Wednesday, she was singing a new tune. Tearfully, Hasselbeck said she regretted the remarks and opened up to her 5-year-old daughter at home -- who convinced her to call Andrews and apologize.
"I said, 'Well, Grace, today Mommy hurt someone's feelings,'" Hasselbeck said, choking back tears. She explained to her daughter that "reckless words pierce someone's heart like a sword."
"She's so cute, she said to me, 'Mommy, why don't you just call Erin and tell her you're sorry?'" Hasselbeck said. "So, thankfully, I listened to her -- she's a wise little girl -- and I did. So, I'm really sorry, and I wanted to offer that publicly too, even though I did follow that advice."
Michael David Barrett was sentenced to federal prison in March for posting a nude video of Andrews on the Internet after filming her through her hotel door. Barrett, 49, received a two-and-a-half-year term and was ordered to pay $7,366 in restitution to Andrews. He
admitted that he stalked Andrews for 18 months, tracking to at least three different hotel rooms in three states in 2008. He removed the peephole from her door in one of the hotel rooms and used his mobile phone to capture video of Andrews while she was naked.
Andrews told
PEOPLE that Hasselbeck's remarks were "a slap in the face to victims of stalking and sexual predators." She added: "As a mother and a woman, I'm disappointed she went there."
Even Andrews' dance partner, Maksim Chmerkovskiy, came to her defense, calling Hasselbeck "jealous... and stupid 4 her comments" (via
Twitter).
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Erin Andrews, left, and her partner Maksim Chmerkovskiy perform on the celebrity dance competition series 'Dancing with the Stars' Monday, May 3, 2010 in Los Angeles.
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In this publicity image released by ABC, Erin Andrews, left, and her partner Maksim Chmerkovskiy perform on the celebrity dance competition series, "Dancing with the Stars," Monday, May 3, 2010 in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/ABC, Adam Larkey)
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In this image released by ABC, Erin Andrews, right, and her partner Maksim Chmerkovskiy compete in the celebrity dance competition series, "Dancing with the Stars," Monday, April 19, 2010 in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/ABC, Adam Larkey)
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In this publicity image released by ABC, Erin Andrews, left, and Maksim Chmerkovskiy perform on the celebrity dance competition series "Dancing With the Stars," Monday, April 12, 2010 in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/ABC, Adam Larkey)
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Because it's BARBARA'S show, idiot
Dear The VIEW,
please fire the trophy-wife,real true dumb blonde, and we will never hear her name again. ABC cant be so desperate, to have such a closed-minded, and shallow host. C'mon ABC, enough already. Remember Tony Kornheiser?????
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So she is narrow minded because she doesnt think like your narrow mind right? I really do pity people like you, without someone holding your hand you would get lost on the way home sad sad....
Your stupid, if they took Elizabeth off the show, there would be no show.
If someone had said that about one of her GOP cronies she would be all over it. Elisabeth needs to go!!
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The View is the most annoying and totally stupid show ever allowed on the network. All the women (including Barbara) are ignorant and sad. The network needs to wise up and kick them all off the air. I have never watched an entire episode...it's simply too annoying.
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Amen to that! The scary thing is that some people actually listen to these idiots and believe what they say. Walters is a moron, I don't know how she ever got to where she has..and don't even get me stared on Behar.
Your opinion. I actually love the show because of all the different "views". If I only wanted one side I would have FOX news on all day. I love to hear the different perspectives from all the women. If you don't like it, fine - don't watch.
Elisabeth is jelous because she wouldn't look as good in those outfits as Erin does!
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She is an idiot. She needs to realize that she's not funny and should think before she speaks.
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just like Joy right?
Let me repeat myself - in case there was some misunderstanding - SHE IS AN IDIOT!!!! That's my opinion - if you think Joy is one too or is not funny or should think before she speaks, then that would be your opinion. But Joy wasn't the one who made the stupid remark - it was uh, let me say it again - the idiot, Elizabeth. The only reason why she apologized is probably because she was told to, not because she "felt" terrible about hurting someone's feelings.
I am not an Elizabeth fan , but I don't think she meant to really hurt her feelings. This was a case where she should have just kept her opinion to herself.
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Beautiful heart there Elizabeth. Everyone speaks carelessly sometimes. Hardly any of us are responsible and kind enough to take them back so publicly. Good on ya!
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this was not just a matter of hurting someone's feelings. this was saying that a woman got what she deserved for i don't what. if i remember erin was not walking around in public with just her underwear on when that man stalked her. he invaded her privacy by filming her through her door's keyhole! elisabeth NEVER had any reason to say what she said. and i would have the same answer if it was president obama who said it.
Elizabeth needs to keep her stupid mouth shut.
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Elizabeth was sorry for her faux pas. We all make mistakes and say things that hurt others. I enjoy her on the View as she is a conservative and all the others are soooo liberal. I prefer the program when Barbara is not on as she seems to wander and ramble when giving her views. And Joy is always thinking about a punchline with her cheshire cat grin face. So we all have our favorites mine is Whoopie as even though she is liberal she is willing to listen to the other side. And with our own views it is what makes the world an interesting place.
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I dont believe for one minute that Elizabeth talked to her 5 yr old daughter about this. I think someone got to Elizabeth and reprimanded her for making such a sexist statement. Basically saying that a woman is stalked or attacked because of the way they dress. That it was their fault. Because Elizabeth cant admit when she is wrong about something, she puts it on her 5 yr old daughter that set her straight. Elizabeth needs to go. Only her opinions are correct. Wrong
She asked a 5 year old? That woman is nuts. I stopped watching the View because of her. I only watched while she was off having a kid. Big mouth and nothing to say. Go away Lizbeth
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pinkkitty626...She was right the first time and she shouldn't have apologized. You are wrong and you know it. You are just trying to get someone angry. You and I both know that Dancing with the Stars is not doing so well in the ratings, so they are have the women AND the men wear less clothing. She is not wearing any less clothing than the other contestants.
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