Rosie Bids Adieu to "The View"

There is a strong buzz in Hollywood that Rosie O'Donnell will announce Wednesday (April 25) that she is leaving "The View" -- and she'll make the announcement on the show.

If it happens, it's likely Rosie will stick it out through the end of the season.

TMZ has spoken with multiple industry people who say the word is spreading and the info emanated from inside the show itself.

Rosie's rep could not be reached for comment.

UPDATE: TMZ HAS CONFIRMED THAT ROSIE WILL ANNOUNCE ON TODAY'S SHOW THAT SHE WILL BE LEAVING "THE VIEW." LOG ON TO TMZ AT 11:15 AM EASTERN TIME, AND WE'LL HAVE A CLIP OF THE ANNOUNCEMENT.

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16. Finally, but the funny thing is I loved her on her own show. She was so sweet and caring. Now she is just bitter and rude.

Posted at 11:36PM on Apr 24th 2007 by Lynn

17.

The View without Rosie is like having no view...

Posted at 11:36PM on Apr 24th 2007 by I love Rosie

18.

Let's get this PARTY STARTED.................................................

Posted at 11:37PM on Apr 24th 2007 by whomever

19. Her words of wisdom and advice should have been given by medical experts and the like, she was even starting to compete with Dr.Suzane Sommers.

But what upset me recently, was her siding with Alec Baldwin and seeming to down play his threats towards his daughter by saying she had cursed at her children too.

So does this make it right?

Posted at 11:38PM on Apr 24th 2007 by Rosie thinks she is the messiah

20. Rosie is the only reason I watch the View. She stands for everything our constitution represents. Especially FREE SPEECH.

Posted at 11:55PM on Apr 24th 2007 by Kerry

21. what would be so funny is if they started this rumor so more people can watch the show on wednesday to see her leave. i wonder if it's true considering we haven't heard about who the replacement will be. who cares as that show sucks anyway.

Posted at 11:38PM on Apr 24th 2007 by fuglyhasbeen

22. I really hope this is true. But is she quitting, or is she being let go? I sure hope Barbara has come to her senses and that this is going to happen. They have lost so much of their viewers, regardless of what the show may say, but the viewers who were loyal in the beginning have left in disgust. II loved Rosie when she had her own show, but then something changed in her. I guess we will just have to wait and see. . .

Posted at 12:58AM on Apr 25th 2007 by Trulymadlydeeply

23.

The only one to watch on the VIEW is Rosie. She tells it as it is...

She has a big heart and does so much good for children... If she leaves the View it will be for a better show....

Good luck Rosie

Posted at 11:43PM on Apr 24th 2007 by A fan

24. THAT'S GREAT!!!!!!! WHAT A BIG MOUTH. SHE IS SUCH A REPULSIVE PERSON, MAKING ALL THOSE FACES WITH HER MOUTH, LIKE A PIG, WHEN SHE IS PUTTING SOMEONE DOWN. SHE HAS A VERY AGRESSIVE PERSONALITY. UGLY, UGLY, UGLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted at 10:06PM on Apr 25th 2007 by Jan

25. Their ratings are going to tank because of this.

Posted at 11:42PM on Apr 24th 2007 by Christina

26. there goes the ratings....

Posted at 11:42PM on Apr 24th 2007 by A-yo Leroy!

27. We all as parents say things we regret to our kids, but most do not say what Alec said.

Posted at 11:43PM on Apr 24th 2007 by Lynn

28. Awsome! Might actually have a desire to what the show again!

Posted at 2:47PM on Apr 25th 2007 by veggie

29. Yeah, now she can go to Nip/Tuck. God, the view can keep her!

Posted at 11:45PM on Apr 24th 2007 by Melissa

30. Really like to keep this clean - don't need to hit Rosie below the belt about looks - very unfair and disrespectful to attack looks. On the other hand, her day in the sun needs to set; as far as her never-ending tirades and obvious melancholy banter. Seems if her wonderful family were really so wonderful, then that joy would spread over to her on-air persona. Alas, very telling if you ask this psychiatric nurse, Rosie - please get professional help and retire from the "entertainment" field and leave politics to well-rounded open-minded politicians. Maybe then respect will be restored in the public's eye.

Posted at 11:45PM on Apr 24th 2007 by Just the Facts, Ma'am, Just the Facts

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