Meghan McCain Turns Down Co-Hosting Gig On ABC's 'The View'

[big_dog]

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Source: Radar Online

After losing all their co-hosts except for Whoopi Goldberg, and only Rosie O’Donnell signing on to come back to The View, ABC Networks have lost another hopeful in Meghan McCain when she turned down the gig. “Network execs really wanted her. She was going to be their ‘new’ Elisabeth Hasselbeck because of her Republican connections, but with a much younger skewing reach and more open stances on social issues,” a TV insider told Radar.

“But ultimately Meghan turned it down. She doesn’t mind doing guest appearances on the show, but it’s not something she wanted to do full time. She enjoys her current job and wants to see where it goes.” Network execs were excited about the prospect of landing Senator John McCain‘s 29-year-old daughter.

“Meghan has enough on her plate right now,” the insider added. “Joining The View wouldn’t allow her to work on the things she’s really passionate about, so although it seemed like a good opportunity, it just wasn’t for her.” The daytime talk show lost three of their co-hosts this year when Barbara Walters retired, Sherri Shepherd left after seven years to move on with other endeavors, and Jenny McCarthy split after just one season.

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who will fill the wingut chair now?

[Warpy]

1. Their formula calls for a dumb conservative blonde who won't shut up

I'm afraid Meghan McCain is a little too intelligent for the job.

[big_dog]

3. your agent is on line one Megan Kelly!

[Voice for Peace]

13. I wish she would help her dad out as he continues to make a public spectacle as a blithering idiot

and self-pitying dishonest old man with zero real dignity.

[TexasTowelie]

2. I hear that David Gregory might be available soon. nt

[davidpdx]

5. HA!

Good one, though he would need to dye his hair blonde

[George II]

21. One can only hope...which end of the couch will he be on? I'd love to see Whoopie...

....rip him a new one.

[tishaLA]

4. all that insider info sounds like...

Something McCain's PR team wrote to leak to the press.

[big_dog]

6. how about Michelle Bachmann, Rosie would make her cry every single day

and it would also be must see train wreck TV

[KamaAina]

7. The View. Brought to you by... Foster Farms corn dogs!

[7962]

14. That never gets old.

[rdmtimp]

23. I think I need some brain bleach after seeing this nt

[big_dog]

28. is that her husband in the background?

lmao

[HubertHeaver]

9. Sarah Palin

And for balance, a Screech Owl.

[tishaLA]

10. I've read the want the detestable SE Cupp

She'd fit the show quite well..

[mimi85]

22. Perfect!

I hear Ted Nugent may be looking for a job soon. Ha, Whoopi would open a can on his ass!

[NJCher]

8. what is Meghan McCain's current occupation?

Has to be pretty good to turn down a media job like that.

I heard a horrible rumor that Sarah Palin was being considered. Was that a joke?

I never watch this show anyway, so really, could care less but I hate the idea that such an airhead would get any more media time than she already has.



Cher

[muriel_volestrangler]

11. "TakePart Live" (they have added a mention of it at the link)

On August 1st, 2013 Pivot TV aired the first episode of TakePart Live a live show hosted by Cara Santa Maria and Jacob Soboroff that covers news, social media, current events and is a component to the website.

In January 2014, popular comedian personality Tehran Von Ghasri was added to the permanent live show roster as host adding color commentary, academic and worldly perspective. In April 2014 Cara Santa Maria was replaced on the show by Meghan McCain and the show moved to a new set.

TakePart Live is also streamed live on the website www.takepart.com/live.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TakePart

Seems like the kind of thing you'd leave in an instant if offered a network gig.

[candelista]

16. Maybe she doesn't want to get up that early in the a.m.

That would be in character for her.

[wheniwasincongress]

19. To go from Cara Santa Maria

to Meghan is insulting, but who is more insulted I don't know.

[erpowers]

24. Palin May Want the Job

As far as I know ABC did not offer her a job. She was either asked by a reporter if she would be interested in the job, or she mentioned it to a reporter. Either way Palin stated that she would be interested in the job if it were offered. Maybe that was her way of asking to be hired without having to ask the actual question.

[NYC Liberal]

25. Actually, I've love for them to hire Sarah Palin. It might even get me to tune in.

She is so stupid, I think it'd be hilarious. Unintentional comedy is the best kind of comedy.

As a vice-presidential candidate so close to actually being elected, her stupidity was terrifying. On a morning talk show? Comedy goldmine.

[cstanleytech]

12. "who will fill the wingut chair now?" Bachmann, Palin (Sarah or her mini-me Bristol),

Liz Cheney, Nikki Haley, Meg Whitman or Ann Coulter.

[valerief]

15. I wonder what One Heartbeat Away is doing. nt

[jmowreader]

27. I really don't think Saint Sarah would do it

Problem 1: the studio's in New York City, not Alaska. She might wander down to the Lower 48 to do one of those "100 grand and bendy straws" speaking gigs she loves so dearly, but she won't want to leave the wonder that is Wasilla for a whole television season.

Problem 2: that show starts at 10 am, meaning she'll need to be at work at 6 for grooming, dressing, writing today's Koch Brothers talking points on her hand... Sarah seems like the kinda gal who really loves her beauty sleep.

Problem 3, and the most crucial: The View wouldn't revolve around Sarah Palin.

[QuestForSense]

17. Do they really need a wingnut chair?

I can't think of anything less edifying, or more annoying, than listening to some right-wing virago spew her toxic view. All in the name of a 'balanced' View? Puh-leez!

[erpowers]

26. Drama

I think they want drama more than a balance. It was reported that they let Jenny McCarthy go because she did not bring enough drama.

[wheniwasincongress]

18. They have been having Nicole Wallace on

I think they are trying her out. That voice haunts me...... Sarah Paulson was only too kind in her portrayal of Nicole in "Game Change" - in that movie, Sarah was a measured and cool operator and speaker.

[catbyte]

20. I hear the chillbilly grifter is dying to be hired.