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Star Dishes to Seacrest About Getting the Boot from The View
Wednesday June 28, 2006
Wednesday June 28, 2006
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Star Jones called in to the radio show "On-Air with Ryan Seacrest" this morning to talk about Barbara Walters asking her to leave The View before her previously scheduled departure date.
Star Jones: I was told yesterday that they did not want me to return today.
Ryan Seacrest: So you're not going on today?
SJ: Nope, not at all. I was told yesterday was my last day.
RS: And originally you thought you would be on until when?
SJ: Originally they asked me to be on until July 13. This was a request from Barbara [Walters] and Bill [Geddie, executive producer], the date was chosen by them. They requested it. This was...negotiated They wanted to not leave the show without a fourth anchor. I agreed to do that for the show. I agreed to do it.
RS: But wait, their reaction, they're asking you not to come back today for the show?
SJ: They told me.
RS: They told you do not come back to the show. Was that a result of what you said yesterday on the air?
SJ: No, no, no, it's not a result of what I said yesterday on the air. It's because I tell the truth, and it was a beautiful tribute to them, I'm not really sure. It was their decision. And I wasn't called personally, my agents were called.
RS: So you haven't spoken to any of the girls?
SJ: No that's not true. I did speak to one and I don't want to share because that's very personal and private
RS: Out of respect did Barbara call?
SJ: No, not at all.
SJ: I honestly understood it was a business decision when I was told then, but then in the same I week I was told that they were adding another co-host and that it was Rosie O'Donnell. And that was in the same week that she had been so nasty and insulting and vicious.
RS: Publicly she scolded you for not being frank about your weight loss.
SJ: Scolded is not the right word, publicly she insulted me; she tried to damage me professionally and personally. I don't think it's fair to use soft words.
RS: So, it was very damaging to you in both ways?
SJ: It was, absolutely.
RS: Barbara seems upset. Barbara said that she feels betrayed by some of the things you have said.
SJ: Well, that was a little shocking to me. I was really surprised that Barbara would feel betrayed. First of all, you watched me yesterday. I said that she was the most amazing mentor; I thanked her for giving me this wonderful opportunity. It was the opportunity of a
lifetime. And of course everyone is talking about the interview that's going to happen this week. But you don't know what the interview says. The interview was really about my feelings over the last few months. You know, this was orchestrated some time ago. It's evident by now to anyone listening that a plan was put into place some time ago, to get me off the show. While I can accept any business decision, it's hard to make peace with the manner in which it's been handled over the past two months.
RS: Are you referring to the People magazine interview?
SJ: Well, yes, absolutely. But you know, Ryan, let's just be straight with the viewers and the listeners right now, there's no question that during my wedding planning and throughout this whole weight loss process which I think some people seem to think was quick, but you've known me for a long time, you've known it's been a full 3 year process. This has not been something that happened in 6 months. People may have noticed in the last 6 months, but it's been a 3-year process. And there's no question that I used my celebrity in planning for the wedding. Mind you, this was in partnership with ABC. It's not like, I won a network and I can go on television and just talk. That's not the way it works in the business and I think you know that.
But I want to take full responsibility for the audience feeling like, 'Star abandoned us on her journey.' I understand that. That's why I took it as a business decision. But if you use words like betrayal, you have to put yourself in my position. If anyone should feel betrayed, then it should probably be me. Because in the same week that I was told I was not being renewed, that's the same week that Rosie O'Donnell vilified me in the media and the exact same week that
Barbara, my mentor, my colleague and friend of 9 years, called her and invited her to be cohost on The View.
RS: You felt like she didn't have your back?
SJ: Well, she didn't have my back. Also the exact same time I was told on the Emmy Awards, how it went down. When you found out about it live on the air, how they called Rosie, I found out about it, live on the air, sitting in the front row of the Emmy Awards that I had earned with my colleagues for the last year of my life.
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7:06 PM
Read between the lines Says:
7:02 PM
MaC_baby Says:
I dont like Star Jones, her face looks so tight from botox..ugh, she's scary!
6:57 PM
supermom Says:
The facts are simple and have nothing to do with race. In fact she probably GOT her job on the view because of her race! They decided to let her go for the same reason that they booted her from the Oscar's preshow. Because the ratings were low because nobody likes her!! That is all it boils down to is ratings! Star has gotten an even more bloated ego than she started out with and that says a lot!!! Rosie may not be the answer or she might just be!? Remains to be seen. Her show was certainly successful!! But if the View does not rebound after the changes it will not be a reflection of Star leaving. It just means that it was run so far deep that it couldn't be saved!! They tried to let Star leave with dignity but she couldn't stand it and had to shoot her mouth off. We'll see where she ends up!? Good thing she's got that law degree to fall back on!!!!
6:56 PM
peachy Says:
Topoze's comments were very funny, thanks for the comic relief.
"Italian american"- I agree with "phd" and "another phd", their examples are prevalent in academia and corporate america for women and minorities. To your comment about the "African American" label, take a college level course b/c you clearly lack a basic understanding of the history of "African Americans-descendants of slaves". The obvious difference between italians & African-Americans (descendants of slaves) is that your ancestors came here by choice ,weren't stripped of their culture, and then given their persecutors' names. So, it's really offensive to compare the two issues.
Your question about African-Americans choosing that label is a good one and is often debated in the black community, but that issue just speaks to the impact of slavery and the legacy it passed to the descendants even to this day.
Re: star jones, I don't think the issue of not wanting to renew her contract for many of the reasons already posted was racial;however I can say that I have never seen any tv personality whose contract was not going to be renewed for whatever reason treated the way Star was publicly treated over the last 6mos.(public insults from potential replacements and current cohosts, so-called leaks to the NY Post daily, etc)...That includes Kathielee, bryant gumbel, joan lunden,jane pauley, dan rather(who btw is not going quietly either), even bawa herself when she was the ABC evening news co-anchor, letterman (who is still complaining about his treatment 15yrs+ later)....
Just have to ask why is that?
6:52 PM
Leisa C. Hegamy Says:
I wanted to mention a few things.
Tuesday was to be a send off for Mr. Gibson. He was leaving the morning show after many years of service. He was a part of the ABC morning shows. It was to be his good-bye, not Star's.
If you are upset because Ms. Walters stated that the show was going to back up anything that Star said was not a lie to us. It is a common exiting procedure that many companies use. When someone is let go or fired, the company does not tell a future employer why the person left.
Star days that she just told the truth on Tuesday, she did not, she never mentioned that she was fired or that her contract was not renewed. She stated that she decided to go in another direction as The View was doing also.
I don't care if the women all do not like each other. I do not think that we all like or have friendships with everyone we work with. Even in a small office.
For years I have been reading how people dislike Star. Especially since the wedding fiasco a few years back. A TV show is a product, if the majority of the consumers do not like a product or a part of a product, the company will change the product or discontinue the product. That is what they did with Star. The discontinued a product the public did not like.
Star treated some guest with particular disdain if she did not agree with their opinion. I observe this behavior many times.
Star was given a chance to have her own swan song, she should have taken the option. I am sure that she could have left the show immediately upon hearing her contract was not going to be renewed. My position is that she choose to stay and collect her sizable paycheck. It has been mentioned many times, by other celerities that Star was not the most welcoming person.
I personally think that she did not owe me a explanation how she lost her weight. And I believe her when she stated that it was a 3 year process. But for a woman who talks about God and truthfulness she seems to see only her truth, and not able to accept that people have their truths also.
She contractually and professionally did betray Barbara Walters and the show. If she was to announce her departure on Thursday, than that is what she should have done. She is a lawyer, she is a journalist, and she has been a host or co-host enough times that she knows the inner circle laws of TV "professionalism". This is not about race, this is about a disliked woman. Many of us "white" chicks have mentioned Wanda Sykes as a replacement or Gayle King (as mentioned in many rags as a possible replacement) Heck you might be right, why replace an African_American woman with a African-American woman if it is not about race. I dislike Star because she is a person that uses the foundation of God for her betrayal. I do not respect her for many reason. But for those that feel she went out her own way, she did not. She basically went out the door because she had no choice. And she did not have the last word. Trust me.
6:49 PM
Canucki Says:
I wouldn't want to be like any of them.
6:47 PM
Jenn Says:
where's the rest of the interview????? I'm digging these Starr wars!!!!!
6:46 PM
Joan Says:
All of you negative, hateful women are amazing! Don't even act as though you would not tell someone if you were fired or let go from a job. "Oh, excuse me for taking the knife out of my back and telling someone about it." Give me a break! Miss Ann (Barbara Walters) has the nerve to be offended? We as a people are supposed to be insulted, disrespected, etc. quietly and then tell no one, still to this day!! What a double standard!!
Plus, who the heck is Rosie to dump on Star and before that Kirstie about their weight losses? She acts like she is God! She is a nobody with a big, hateful mouth trying to be somebody. Star doesn't have to tell people anything if she doesn't want to, especially since Miss Rosie said she should. No one has to disclose private info.
What is really ironic and telling is that it is OK for Meredith, Joy and Elizabeth could talk about their endorsements and other activities, but not Star? No wonder this country is so messed up. There are millions of hateful, intolerant, hypocritical people. What do you really care about what someone else does anyway? It's not as though you can control the lives of celebrities. I hope people will be more forgiving of most of you than you are of Star. Not one of those women on the View is perfect, but you haters of Star will also be hated, since "What goes around, comes around." While you are being to negative Star Jones will land on her feet with another job!
6:07 PM
vt2722 Says:
Thurs. 06-29-06:2:03pm:
I have only been a sometime watcher of The VIEW for the past year so I guess I have not really developed any solid opinions or loyalties to anyone in particular on the show. I actually did not watch the show on the day that Star made her announcement. I learned of her announcement while watching E News last evening.
I felt really ashamed for Barbara Walters in watching how she reacted to Star's announcement. Barbara's response was so beneath her public professional reputation. It made me feel like there was something personal going on there. Barbara turned something that should have been "just business" into something "very personal." Looked too much like a typical "girls cat fight." I don't think it would have made the news if Barbara had not responded the way that she did.
Thank you Laguna Niguel, CA. I too enjoyed reading your assessment and comments.
Again, I have only been an occassional viewer for about a year now so what do I know. :)
6:07 PM
*********** Says:
WHY do some of you have to bring race into this subject? I get so annoyed that when something happens to a African American person all you African Americans have to shout out race as an issue. Could it be that becos Star became increasingly unpopular becos of her attitude? Could it be becos Star annoyed many viewers with her wedding antics (yapping about it all day long and self promotion)? Could it be that Star made people distrust her by not telling viewers about her weight loss when she keeps throwing Al and her wedding in our faces? From what i remember the View had 5 ladies who always shared their life with us. Star told us everything too but then she went too far as to self promote her wedding and wasn't honest or shared with us her weight loss. Viewers were simply TURN OFF by her! So PLEASE stop saying this is a race issue........it certainly is not. Could it be because Star was no longer popular among viewers becos of her antics and attitude? YES......so stop playing the race cards. Their first cohost Debbie was white and she was shown the door also when it was discovered that she was not a favorable host. Lisa Ling was another cohost that was asian. Did anyone play the race cards then? NO! So please people you need to stop with your race cards.
4:54 PM
Leshelle Says:
Okay, interesting comments everyone! All of these different opinions... I love it! However, I have to post one thing in order to defend my credibility.
BK: The fact about when Star Jones knew about her contract expiring was earlier THIS YEAR not November 2005. Barbara Walters stated it herself Wednesday morning on The View. Check out the video on some websites. She and ABC execs waited to tell her until this year. Get your facts straight!
2nd of all: Just because someone does not tell you what exactly they have done to loose weight does not mean they are lying to you. People, c'mon it is NONE of our business! Who cares? Why do you care? Are you trying to loose weight and maybe cannot afford Gastric Bypass or any other method? Or...are you just not disciplined to eat right? Who cares if she is rich?! Who cares if she has decided to marry a gay or straight man? Who are you to cast judgement? What's in your closet that we can talk about?
I agree with Joe Styles and part of PhDiva's entry. One cannot speak upon things that they do not know and have never lived. So, in order to follow my own words...I personally do not know Star. I met her once when she came to Houston for a book signing. I met her, took pictures with her, got my book signed and went home. I do like the book but in all truth: UNLESS you personally are a part of Star's inner circle, work with ABC, The View, a part of BW's inner circle...YOU DO NOT KNOW THE TRUTH!
Yes, today I do believe that she was trying to gain control by announcing her departure when she wanted to and that was unprofessional but anyone in the media business will tell you including Oprah: "All you have in this word is your name and dignity and no one can look out for it and appreciate it as much as you."
I appreciate the intellectual dialogue on here. I think this should attest to just how popular Star Jones Reynolds is. Love her or hate her, you have taken time out of your precious schedule to converse about her.
I will leave you with a quote:
"People talk about others, because they are afraid to talk about themselves."
4:49 PM
CC Says:
I was never a Star fan, but after seeing the way that this whole thing was done (totally wack and wrong!), count me on the TEAM STAR team!!!
You go girl!!!! Yank them covers off and show us the creepy vermin underneath......Barbara Walters!!!!
4:29 PM
kim Says:
Star is stupid. Thinks she's all that ... when she's just a fat chick who lost weight by means of surgery. If she really wanted to make a difference, let her go back to working in the DA's office.
4:27 PM
THEengineer Says:
The View is NOTHING now. I watched yesterday and today and I am convinced that Meredith, Star, and Joy MADE that show. Joy can't do it alone... She's going to be next. I can tell that she is unhappy with the situation. And Elisabeth is just happy to have a job.
4:25 PM
Niceguy Says:
Star is ok, i ve always liked Barbara. But i have to say i thought Stars departure was handled badly on both ends. I can see why star announced it ealier than expected, i would have done the same thing. Barbara suprised me with the way she handled it. I still cant beleive that made a "business decision" to hire Rosie?? WHAT THA FU_ _ ! Dont get me wrong Rosie has a good side but she has hated on everyone, and for her to hate on Star and then Barbara hire her, that what you call a knife in the back! Star i dont like you but i see exactly why you left how you did and respect you for that! THE VIEW should now be cancelled. That elzabeth girl is annoying but JOy is great! should be interested what star says on larry king tonight! hmmmmm....
4:22 PM
Man Lover Says:
Get rid of Barbara Walters! She should be locked up in a Retirement home with a paper bag over her head! UGLY, UGLY, FUGGLY!!!!
4:17 PM
Runasics Says:
Well, what a sad turn of events. I definately will look upon Barbara Walters in a different light. The View was originally a gathering of different points of Views from different people. Then they got rid of the most different one...Debbie. But that was okay, because they at least replaced her with Lisa, a very intelligent woman. But then they got Elizabeth...a dumb bimbo with blinders on....unable to look at a different perspective. To get rid of Star is to make the show a washed out, faded, bleached and bland version of its former self. And so now instead of different Views, it's only views declared acceptable by Ms. Walters. Barbara Walters now looks like a stiff fake to me. Changing channel.
4:11 PM
suzzy Says:
Advice for the network on the view. First of all, star jones issue to me is a secondary. The main problem is for the network to get rid of Elizabeth too. She makes no sense in whatever she has to say when she opens her mouth and Rosie coming to the show to me is another disaster. Barbara is an old lady and should have done better as per Star situation.
3:17 PM
Paula Says:
Way to go Star!! They wanted to sweep you under the rug. They wanted you to leave with out a whimper. Instead you went out with a ROAR!
BW is a shark, I do not like her. I watchd for the other ladies. Rosie*** come on. She is loud and cuts people off like Hassleoff. Her voice is nerve racking. The only one that is left that I like is Joy. So sorry I will not watch anymore. Good Luck Star
3:08 PM
Stars Rocks!!!!!@#@!!! Says:
Rosie your jealous because your fat and always have been. You cant lose all your weight so you attack someone who has. Typical jealously with a capital J. Yes star may have had surgery but her decision not to reveal that to the public was smart and mature because she doesnt want every obese person around the world to think the only way out is through surgery! Its a dangerous life threatning process and star is only trying to encourage people to lose weight through healthy eating and exercise. Rosie get a life and grow up. You have so much hatred in you because gay, but gues what no one cares. Do you see Ellen Degenerous carrying on like you? I dont think so!!!!
2:52 PM
gimmeabreak Says:
LeeLee I would like to retract my last statement, you have something a whole lot bigger then a chip on your shoulder, no wonder you work at home. Your whole attitude is so fowl no on would hire you. You need to do some repair work on your SOUL girl!!!
2:43 PM
mary Says:
I wish Star all good wishes,she will succeed in whatever she does. I could not have spent 9 minutes with Barbara Walters let alone 9 years,everything from here on will seem like a piece of cake Star! The best of luck to you!!
2:40 PM
gimmeabreak Says:
Hey LeeLee, someone needs to knock that chip off your should, get real.
2:35 PM
Another Ph.Diva Says:
And another thing. I was never a View fan, but I watched when I happened to be home. I will no longer watch that crap now that Meridith is gone and they did what they did to Star. I mean, I didn't too much care for Star but wrong is wrong. Rosie is a mean spirited bottom feeder and the show will be spiraling out of control in the months to come. They have effectively abandoned the African-American fan base and they will have a hard time getting it back-- no matter what token they choose to replace her with-- if they choose a person of color at all. The View will be history in a short while and Barbara can stick those Emmys she won't be getting where the sun doesn't shine.
2:28 PM
Canucki Says:
Yeah, they're racist. That's why they hired Star in the first place. Oh Lord.
2:06 PM
Critter Says:
I really don't understand all the hype about Star leaving The View. I've read numerous times that Star was supposed to announce this Thursday. Well, she announced it Tuesday. Big deal! All this fuss because she was two days early? Makes no sense. Besides, all this publicity is just helping Star; not hurting her. That's show biz.
2:04 PM
Heidi Says:
No one knows what stipulations Star wanted in her new contract....more $$..no Rosie. There are multitude of reasons why they decided not to renew her. Like it or not Barbara Walters is a powerhouse in broadcasting and to step on her toes is a mistake. It's politics. Who wants to hire a troublemaker. In any career, no matter what you do for a living, it's important not to burn bridges. Star just burned hers.
I hope it was worth it for her....
2:02 PM
ben Says:
bill , joy and barbara walters are racist
2:01 PM
linz Says:
i agree with giselle elizabeth is retarted and so is star all she talks about is her life with big gay al nobody cares!!!!!!
2:00 PM
ben Says:
the view is and always will be racist
