Why Elisabeth Hassel Hasselbeck left The View, I watched it when she was on and this week only reminded me of how happy I am that she's no longer on the show, found this:
Elisabeth Hasselbeck left The View in 2013 because she was fired, with producers informing her that her contract would not be renewed as the show moved in a "less political" direction. While she later described the dismissal as a surprising, emotional "betrayal," it followed years of tense on-air debates, particularly with Barbara Walters and Joy Behar.
Key details regarding her departure include:
- The Firing: In her book Point of View, Hasselbeck revealed she was fired by ABC executives, not that she left on her own terms.
- Tension with Producers/Hosts: Her departure came after escalating tension, including a notable 2006 on-air fight with Barbara Walters regarding the morning-after pill.
- "Less Political" Shift: She was told the show wanted to move away from the heavy political debates she often engaged in as the conservative voice.
- Subsequent Moves: Following her exit, she joined Fox & Friends.
- Historical Context: While she was fired in 2013, she had previously threatened to quit during a 2006 commercial break after a heated argument, according to a Variety report.
Posted Mar 6, 2026, 9:59 PM UTC
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