Whoopi Goldberg, tapped as Rosie O'Donnell's replacement for "The View," says her new gig is a "big ol' thrill." The award-winning actress jogged down the aisle of the New York studio, pressing
the flesh as the announcement was made live on the air by Barbara Walters. "I love coming on [the show]," she says. "I love hanging out with you guys."
O'Donnell ditched on the
program earlier this year, following spats with everyone from co-star Elisabeth Hasselbeck to huckster Donald Trump. Of course, Goldberg is no stranger to political controversy, having been dumped
from a Slim-Fast ad campaign in 2004 after mocking the Bush administration.
The show is also talking with several other folks to fill yet another slot, with actress Sherri Shepherd --
who has appeared on "The View" several times over the past month -- as one contender.
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