Barbara Walters Forced Elisabeth Hasselbeck's Apology?

By Rob Shuter Posted May 6th 2010 05:00PM

Sources tell me that a genuinely remorseful Elisabeth Hasselback may have been told by 'The View' matriarch Barbara Walters that an apology was needed for her nasty comments towards Erin Andrews. And, like all smart mama bears, Barbara knew that an apology on 'The View' would be a ratings gold mine. In addition, in these tough times, Elisabeth has reached out to a pal in her time of need, and you won't believe who it is: Sarah Palin.

"Elizabeth and Sarah have remained close friends after the election," an insider tells me. "Of course, she has reached out to her friends. She needs all the support she can get right now. It's during the bad times that you get to know who your real friends are."

Elizabeth publicly apologized after her remarks on 'The View,' in which she said Andrew's convicted stalker could have avoided prison and seen almost as much by watching Erin on 'Dancing with the Stars.' However, sources tell me the apology was more Barbara Walters' idea than Elisabeth's.

"Barbara thought it would be a good idea to have Elisabeth apologize on air," said one insider. "No one is more professional than Barbara, and since the comment was made on 'The View,' the apology should also be made on 'The View.' Plus, all this drama is GREAT for ratings."

On Wednesday's 'View,' a crying Hasselbeck said that "reckless words pierce someone's heart like a sword," and apologized for what she said the day prior.

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So what exactly did she say that Andrews dubbed "a slap in the face to victims of stalking and sexual predators"? 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!'"

No word yet on what advice Elizabeth's friend Sarah had to offer, although I'm sure if Barbara has her way, we will get to hear about it very soon on, you guessed it, 'The View.'

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Tags: elisabeth hasselbeck, Erin Andrews, Sarah Palin, the view

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Thursday 06 May

By Andy

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I like your reply

Friday 07 May

By ELVA CHEW

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I THINK ELISABETH ALWAYS HAS 2 MUCH 2 SAY AND SHE THINKS SHE IS ALWAYS RIGHT. SHE IS VEY ANNOYING & SHE IS GETTING WORSE I THINK THE SHOW HAS WENT 2 HER HEAD. (JUST MY THOUGHTS)

By ellistom

Erin Andrews behavior = "I was attacked by a bear an barely survived, excuse me while I cover my body in honey and run through the woods again!"

live by the sword, die by the sword sweetie...

By Glynna

Does that make Maksim a gigolo? That's very archaic and narrowed thinking.

By MIMI

Max of DWTS is talented, beautiful to watch and the envy of every puritanical Republican.

By success

Access reported a View staff member indicated EH cried during the aplogy due to anger. EH was forced to apologize but was very very angry.

By syl1969

Of course - Elisabeth never thinks she is wrong about anything. No surprise she and Palin remain friends: Stupid is as stupid does...

By Karen

You just sound silly.

By cozmikgate

She did seem angry and I was doubtful about her being sorry. I don't think that woman has a soul.

By Shawn

"Stupid is as stupid does..."

As your post clearly demonstrates. What state did YOU govern?? What billion dollar budget have YOU been responsible for?? My, that "mainstream" media hook must really hurt your lip. How does that hand feel up inside the back of your shirt, those fingers wriggling that make your lips move?

By cat

I cannot STAND EH. So judgemental. So republican, so one sided. So such a good friend of sara palin???? OMG lol. True sisters.

By gale schnurman

I sure that wasn't hollywood hype or sensationalism...........

By Susan

Shawn, the puppet reference would be almost funny if you were reciting the Fox propaganda. How does it feel to have Rush Limbaugh's hand up your butt????

By Jackie Buckner

I cry easily also especially when I have hurt someone's feelings. I don't think Elizabeth was angry and talking to her 5 year old daughter about it was a wonderful mom thing to do.

Wednesday 09 June

By tracy p

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you are full of crap I watch all of access and the rest and never heard none of that crap!You all just don't like EH and would and are making up a bunch of sh*t to make her look bad,but all it does is make you all look worse for having to make up lies,you all are really starting to sound like Joy always having to make someone look bad when they aren't.Now that is one women that really needs to go (JOY)she needs to be kicked of the show and I mean literally kicked of.EH is a good person.She apoligized get over it,i believed she ment it and NO Barbara DID not make her do it?GET YOUR FACTS STRAIGHT!!!!!!!!

Sunday 20 June

By Marilyn Brink

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It was clear that EH was not self-motivated to apologize. She used her daughter at a catalyst, using the little girl's words at first, never expressing EH's feeling. Just look at here angry face. She is full of rage and ready to blame when she spoke about it. She was looking for public sympathy, not reconciliation.

Friday 18 June

By broox

And had a right to be. None of the rest of those opinionated b's ever have to appoligize for what they say.

By mommy

I had kind of thought the same thing Elizabeth said when i saw what Erin had on two weeks ago. It left little to the imagination.

By themeeker

I think it's pretty lame that she uses her 5 year old for an excuse. WHY NOT JUST TELL THE TRUTH LIZZIE? You love to hear yourself talk anyway.

Typical repug. Can't stay near the truth. Thank God for Barack Obama.

By Sunday

Maybe Erin figured what the hell, the public saw enough of me naked on the internet - so why not wear the usual and customary outfits that professional dancers wear all the time! Anyway, for once, I agree with Donald Trump - Elisabeth is just a stupid woman. She is constantly sticking her foot in her mouth at the expense of other people's feelings. She never seems to think before she speaks. I find her to be rather agressive with her opinions...always waiting for the audience to applaud her after she says something she THINKS is brilliant.

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