Rosie Invites Jessica to ‘View’ Debut
Pop singer Jessica Simpson will be one of Rosie O’Donnell’s first guests when she begins as co-host of The View in New York, People reported.
The two performers have a long history together from the time when Simpson was first starting out.
Rosie took a chance on her and Jessica never forgot it, a source said regarding Simpson’s appearance on The Rosie O’Donnell Show several years ago.
O’Donnell not only gave Simpson a break, but also encouragement, the source told People. Rosie went backstage afterwards and said, ‘You’re gonna be a star.’
The Rosie O’Donnell Show aired in syndication from 1996 to 2002.
O’Donnell begins her new assignment on ABC’s The View, replacing former co-host Meredith Vieira, Sept. 5.
Vieira is replacing Katie Couric on NBC’s Today show.