Rosie O’Donnell returned to the U.S. after moving to Ireland in 2025. She made a surprise appearance at the Tony Awards and has several gigs that will keep her in the States over the summer. She opened up about her desire to return to The View. However, one of the co-hosts is reportedly standing in the way amid their long-running feud. Keep reading for all the details on the shocking situation.
Rosie O’Donnell Books Major Summer Gigs
Rosie O’Donnell has spent the last year in Ireland while pursuing citizenship. President Trump’s reelection prompted the surprising move. Despite living overseas for the last year, the comedian still has citizenship in the U.S. She made a surprise return to attend the Tony Awards in early June. But she’s not in a rush to return to Ireland.
Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel announced that Rosie O’Donnell is among the guest hosts filling in for him this summer while he’s on vacation. She will also appear on Broadway in her one-woman show Common Knowledge. The 12-week run in New York City kicks off on July 22 and runs through August 8. The solo show addresses her move to Ireland, family dynamics and yes, politics.
The View Host Blocking Rosie O’Donnell’s Return Amid Feud
Rosie O’Donnell was a co-host on The View for two short stints. Her time as moderator ended in 2007 when she left and was replaced by Whoopi Goldberg. Rosie returned in 2014 but left after just five months. She recently had a run-in with Whoopi while attending Cats: The Jellicle Ball in New York City.
The former co-hosts had nothing but nice things to say about their unexpected reunion. However, tensions behind the scenes are reportedly preventing Rosie O’Donnell’s return as a guest co-host. Fans took to Reddit to share their hope that the former host might return for the show’s upcoming 30th anniversary.
- “I’m hoping she comes back as a host once Whoopi leaves”
- “The only issue with Rosie is that her track record has been pretty short. Difficult to invest in someone who has a history of not staying too long.”
- “I don’t think Rosie would ever permanently return to The View again, but I’d love to see her as a guest next season.”
- “Joy recently suggested to Brian that they should try and get Rosie on the show and Brian said he’s working on it.”
But entertainment reporter Rob Shuter revealed on his Substack that Whoopi Goldberg is the one thing standing in the way of Rosie O’Donnell’s return. “The personal relationship has improved tremendously. But that doesn’t automatically mean Whoopi wants Rosie back at the table,” a source told him.
The insider added, “Whoopi has earned enormous respect behind the scenes. If she were campaigning for Rosie to return, it would happen. The fact that it hasn’t tells you where things stand.”
Rosie O’Donnell is booked and busy this summer. But anything could happen after that. Tell us in the comments if you want to see her back on The View.
Jennifer Havener grew up in a small town in Upstate New York. She earned her B.A in Writing & Literature from Naropa University in Boulder, Colorado. She always knew watching reality TV shows and soap operas, particularly ‘Days of Our Lives’, would come in handy someday. When she’s not writing, she’s playing with her dogs, Lola and Ruger
