Inside Elisabeth Hasselback’s high-drama firing from The View after ex-reality TV star announces return to the show
AFTER being fired from the show nearly a decade ago, Elisabeth Hasselbeck is returning to co-host The View on a temporary basis through August.
The comeback is a shock to fans of the program, who remembered when Hasselbeck, 44, was a host on the show through seasons seven to 16.
Elisabeth Hasselbeck is returning to co-host The View on a temporary basis throughout August

She is set to return on August 3 as American political advisor Alyssa Farah Griffin will reportedly soon be named as Meghan McCain’s full-time replacement on ABC’s The View.
“It will be an honor to cohost The View, share our bestselling children’s book, ‘Flashlight Night’, and as always tackle hot topics!” Hasselbeck told PEOPLE.
“Pray for me, y’all!”
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