Rosie O'Donnell to Leave THE VIEW

Just after rumors of THE VIEW co-host Rosie Perez's departure have subsided, THE TALK show's other Rosie -- Rosie O'Donnell -- is leaving.

The New York Post writes that next week will be O'Donnell's last. She is allegedly exiting THE VIEW to focus on her five children after splitting from her wife, Michelle Rounds.

O'Donnell's rep Cindi Berger told Page Six: "I can confirm that Rosie and her wife Michelle split in November. Rosie has teens and an infant at home that need her attention. This has been a very stressful situation. She is putting her personal health and family first. ABC has been wonderfully understanding and supportive of her personal decision to leave 'The View.' Next week will be her last."

ABC said in a statement: "Rosie is an immensely talented star who comes in each and every morning brimming with ideas, excitement and passion for the show. When she told us she wanted to exit 'The View,' we respected and understood her desire to put her well-being and her family first. We're delighted she's still part of the ABC Family with upcoming guest appearances on 'The Fosters,' and we know she'll return to 'The View' often with her unique point of view and updates on her work and her family."

This will be O'Donnell's second withdrawal from THE VIEW; she left back in 2007 due to conflicts with the rest of the panel. The actress returned again last year.

O'Donnell, with a career spanning three decades, has enjoyed great success in theater, film, radio, and TV. She hosted the Emmy-winning ROSIE O'DONNELL SHOW from 1996-2002. In 2003, she and Lori Klinger launched the non-profit performing arts organization Rosie's Broadway Kids, now Rosie's Theater Kids (RTKids), an arts education organization dedicated to enriching the lives of children through the arts. O'Donnell, who has hosted the Tony Awards several times, has appeared on Broadway in GREASE, SEUSSICAL and FIDDLER ON THE ROOF. O'Donnell's HBO special A HEARTFELT STAND UP is set to air on Valentine's Day.

"The View" is a live, one-hour daily talk show from ABC (11:00 a.m.-12:00 noon, ET) featuring moderator Whoopi Goldberg, Rosie O'Donnell, Rosie Perez and Nicolle Wallace. It is the original forum in which real women discuss everyday issues, share their opinions and engage in colorful conversations. "The View," broadcast in HDTV and produced in 2-channel stereo sound, is now available to watch online daily at 4:00 p.m., ET/1:00 p.m., PT on ABC.com. "The View" is owned and produced by ABC. Bill Wolff is executive producer. Brian Balthazar is co-executive producer. "The View" is directed by Ashley S. Gorman.

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