Deb to Star -- What Goes Around Comes Around

Star Jones & Debbie MatenopoulosDebbie Matenopoulos had a message for ex-friend Star Jones in an interview today, something along the lines of: Payback's a bitch.

The former "View" co-host appeared on Fox TV's "Good Day LA"  Friday morning, revealing that she and Star were extremely close, that is until Debbie got the boot in 1999.  She says that's when Star completely abandoned her.  "The thing that was most hurtful to me," said Debbie, "was that I thought that [she] was my friend, and then [she] was nowhere to be found."

As Debbie pointed out,  "It's called 'show business,' not show 'friends.'"

Debbie added that she wasn't upset about having to leave the show, saying she was told  that the show had to move "in a different direction," which is the equivalent of getting dumped and being told "It's me, not you." 

Et tu, Star.



Tags: Debbie Matenopoulos, DebbieMatenopoulos, Star Jones, StarJones

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91. I dont think Star did anything wrong. She had been on that show for 9 years. She spoke very respectfully of her other co-hosts. I'm certain she had to be very hurt by Barbara Walters. I'm sure if Walters had wanted her, Star would still have her job. She was, in fact fired. I thought Barbara Walters was mean and vindictive in her comments about Star's departure. She chose Rosie over Star. The View will become the 2nd Rosie O'Donnel show. Watch out Joy! I think it was Barbara who really showed her cat claws! Good Luck Star!

Posted at 9:01PM on Jun 29th 2006 by Judy

92. Star Jones? Who cares! And "Rosie O Fat As*, I'm Really A Man, Don't You Know O'Donnell" Who cares about her either. . . . :o( to both of them. . . Good riddance to each, either, or BOTH! Neither one has ever had an intelligent thought, or comment!

Posted at 9:03PM on Jun 29th 2006 by Scott Page

93. I never heard of Star Jones before The View. She should be glad they gave her an opportunity. Without The View, I doubt I would have EVER heard of her. After reading both her "side" and Barbara Walters, I have to think Barbara and the network were right in not renewing Star's contract. She certainly is a hateful person and I certainly wouldn't want to hire her for anything - untrustworthy is the word. She is extremely unprofessional and unbecoming to her alleged profession. I would NEVER watch her on court tv or CNN - or on any other show for that matter. Also - whatever she is doing to her face needs to STOP. She looks terrible.

Posted at 9:03PM on Jun 29th 2006 by Sharyn MacNeil

94. Why is everybody (almost) commenting negatively on Stars Weight Loss, She looked good before and does now also, If she does not want to share her experience with everybody, her business, Why is Rosie brought up,she was replacing Meridith not Star, so why hang this on her through inuendoes. I always thought Barbara had more class.

Posted at 9:04PM on Jun 29th 2006 by Marlene Therrio

95. Star Jones-Reynolds has a law degree. Maybe she can actually use it now.

Posted at 9:05PM on Jun 29th 2006 by Kelly

96. Oh, Star get over yourself. The whole situation was disgraceful on everyone's part. Star, grow up. Barbara, I thought you had more class than that. I guess every good journalist wants a good story but to go to that length. Star, stop lying--Barbara get on with it.

Posted at 9:09PM on Jun 29th 2006 by Charlotte

97. Oh, Star get over yourself. The whole situation was disgraceful on everyone's part. Star, grow up. Barbara, I thought you had more class than that. I guess every good journalist wants a good story but to go to that length. Star, stop lying--Barbara get on with it.

Posted at 9:09PM on Jun 29th 2006 by Charlotte

98. I have watched the View since it first aired. One of the main reasons that I continued to watch the show was because of Star Jones. She gave the show a black perspective that was refreshing on daytime television. I know that Star will definitely land on her feet and come back stronger and more confident that ever before.

Posted at 9:10PM on Jun 29th 2006 by Michell

99. I bet the three remaining girls on the show are glad star is gone, as I was in NY and walked by star on the street and the stench of body odor coming from her was nasty

Posted at 9:11PM on Jun 29th 2006 by keith

100. Star is too big for her britches! She tried to trump "The Barbara". In the entertainment business, you just don't trump "The Barbara". How could she not know better?

Posted at 9:12PM on Jun 29th 2006 by Karen

101. I'm a lawyer, and am saddened by the impression Star Jones gives to the legal profession. She is hateful and mean, not to mention dishonest. I would never want her to represent me or anyone in my family. As for her "getting fired", well OF COURSE SHE GOT FIRED. That's what it means when your contract doesn't get renewed. (Look up Contract Law, Miss Jones). She should have been fired long ago. She sits at that table with a nasty, mean face on every day. So long, Miss Jones. But please stop with the plastic surgery. You look terrible.

Posted at 9:15PM on Jun 29th 2006 by Sharyn MacNeil

102. STAR IS TOO BIG FOR HER BRITCHES. SHE TRIED TO TRUMP "THE BARBARA". IN THE ENTERTAINMENT BUSINESS, YOU JUST DON'T TRUMP "THE BARBARA!"

Posted at 9:15PM on Jun 29th 2006 by Karen

103. star gets onmy nerves im glad she gone.......... goodbye..

Posted at 9:17PM on Jun 29th 2006 by heather

104. I don't watch The View on a regular basis. But on the few occasions I have seen it, my impression of Star Jones was, "Wow, that lady sure has a huge chip on her shoulder." She seems to distance herself from everyone else intentionally. I really don't know much about her at all or what her deal even is. But from what I see of her so far on The View, I'm not impressed or interested in learning more about her either.

Posted at 9:17PM on Jun 29th 2006 by Lisa

105. I think that Star did the right thing. I just laughed to myself when Barbara made the statement that they were going to give Star a "WEEK" to find another position....as if that was going to be possible. A "WEEK" really. It was not very nice of Barbara to set up their guest and ask her what she played on her sit com....knowing all along what she would say. Barbara always knows what every guest does and has done. I watched just to see if she became a better person this morning....but will not watch the show again.....which is sad as I enjoy Joy and Elizabeth but have lost all respect for Barbara. I lost a lot of the respect when Barbara picked Rosie to be on the show.....and then left Star "hanging" there how embarrassing was that! Rosie is a nice person and a good talent but not for the View. As I said, "I will not watch it anymore"....I will be watching Mattlock. Beverly

Posted at 9:17PM on Jun 29th 2006 by Beverly LaRose

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