‘The View’ Is “Having Conversations” With Debbie Matenopoulos About Returning

A tweet from Ben Stiller kicked off a discussion on nepotism during Thursday’s edition of “The View”.

https://t.co/jELCVujYyBStiller seemed to take offense to this, jumping into the replies to defend those involved with the film. “People, working, creating.

Journalist and TV host Debbie Matenopoulos is not opposed to returning to "The View." The 46-year-old commentator’s reps are reportedly in talks with ABC for a potential co-hosting opportunity, an anonymous source from the network told The Daily Mail.   A spokesperson for Matenopoulos confirmed the rumor is true in a statement emailed to Fox News.

The View has confirmed rumors that they’re in talks with Debbie Matenopoulos on her return to the long-running daytime talk show.

Well, this is another surprise for The View fans.

With Meghan McCain exiting “The View” at the end of this month, theories have been floating around as to who will replace the panel’s sole conservative voice. One rumored name is Debbie Matenopoulos, an original cast member on the show who joined the cast in 1997 at the age of 21.

Meghan McCain exiting at the end of this month, theories have been floating around as to who will replace the panel's sole conservative voice.

Meghan McCain is opening up about her choice to leave “The View”.

Meghan McCain is speaking out.

Sara Haines has opened up about her co-host Meghan McCain‘s decision to leave The View, suggesting she should be replaced by a panelist who shares similar views. In a clip, posted by TMZ, the TV personality denied rumors that Meghan was departing the show due to on-set drama. “No,” Sara said, when asked if she was leaving due to in-fighting between the hosts. “If that were the case, who would be left?”

Page Six.On July 1, the conservative firebrand announced that she's leaving the ABC show once the current season ends later this month."ABC begged for her to stay, [and] she said, 'No — I'm done! I'm not staying anymore,'" the source said, adding that the network had "even offered a contributor role on ABC News, which she turned down."During her four-season run on "The View," Meghan was often combative with the other co-hosts, especially Joy Behar.

Meghan McCain announced that she’s leaving The View.“I’m just going to rip the bandaid off.

Meghan McCain is leaving The View!

The View,” the television personality told viewers. “I will be here through the end of July to finish out the season with all of you, which I am grateful for.

John McCain, announced on the air that she would leave after the show's season ends in late July.“I will be here another month, so if you still want to fight a little more, we have four more weeks,” McCain said.The 36-year-old commentator is usually the only conservative voice among the cast of five women, and not afraid to mix it up when she disagrees with them.

Meghan McCain had a few words for the media on Thursday when she announced her departure from ABC’s “The View.”“This show will continue. This show will probably be on long [after] all of us are here, like when we’re long gone,” McCain said after praising the long-running panel program, her co-hosts and producers effusively for six minutes.

UPDATED with on-air comments from McCain and co-hosts: After a nearly four-run on The View, Meghan McCain is exiting as co-host of the daytime talker.