Jenny McCarthy has been confirmed as the new co-host on The View, with Barbara Walters making the official announcement. McCarthy will begin her run as co-host on Monday, September 7, 2013 at 11am when season 17 kicks off.
“We are delighted that Jenny will be joining us as a permanent co-host on The View starting in September. Jenny brings us intelligence as well as warmth and humor. She can be serious and outrageous. She has connected with our audience and offers a fresh point of view. Jenny will be a great addition to the show as we usher in an exciting new chapter for The View,” said Walters.
“I’m beyond thrilled to be joining Barbara and the other amazing women at the table. I’d like to thank ABC for this great opportunity. I’d also like to give a big thank you to VH1 for their support and for allowing me to fulfill this lifelong dream. I look forward to helping make hot topics a little bit hotter, and showing my mom that my interrupting skills have finally paid off,” said McCarthy.
On July 10th it was announced Elisabeth Hasselback is leaving The View behind to work on Fox & Friends this fall.
