But what Walters didn't announce yesterday was Sherri Shepherd joining the show, which was rumored last week.
According to InTouch Weekly, talks between ABC and Shepherd died after she demanded at least $2 million a year for being on the show - - the same salary that Goldberg is reported to be earning from 'The View.'
$2 million ... is you crazy?
Let me remind you that you are indeed Sherri Shepherd and are nowhere near Whoopi status.
The same Sherri Shepherd who was in 'Who's Your Caddy.'
Someone is feeling themselves a little too much these days.And it might cost her a job...
Talks have picked up again with Jacque Reid, formally of the 'BET Nightly News' and currently a news correspondent on 'The Tom Joyner Morning Show,' who I'm sure would be grateful with the opportunity to be a co-host on 'The View' and the $1 million or however much cash they give her.
See what happens when they try to put two black females on a show together ... maybe it wasn't meant to be.
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By: Fed Up with Flakes on 3/01/2008 4:28PM
I wish "The View" would take her off, post haste. She is a poor representation of any group of people. African-American women have been maligned for years, and she is only giving fodder to those who do the finger-pointing. Somebody, please make her go away !
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By: Mommie on 8/01/2007 6:20PM
Sherri honey, get a clue. Tell 'em you were in the sun too long and got confused. Please, take what they are offering a D list performer these days and run.
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By: Joy Kenney on 8/01/2007 6:49PM
I don't think Sherri Shepherd is right for the view. When I've watched her on the show she seems too timid about controversial subjects and when it comes to politics she is a real dud. As for Jacqui Reid, I don't see any real personality and it's imporant for whomever they choose to at least be interesting. So Ms. Shepherd lacks content and Ms. Reid lacks appeal. I'd like to see Niecy Nash of the Clean House t.v. series get a shot.
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By: Rob Reale on 8/01/2007 6:25PM
$2 million is not "top dollar" and you're sorely mistaken if that's what you think Whoopi Goldberg is getting. She is surely making at least double that. Figure the moderator is making $5 million, and the others in the 1-2 range. $2m might have been high, but as an actress, Sherri could do non-regular work and make $2m a year. To do 5 shows a week is a lot of work, why not work a few days every other week and have more time to spend with your kid? Really!
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By: Rob Reale on 8/01/2007 6:40PM
Furthermore, I've seen Whoopi and I've seen Sherri, and as a daytime talk show host, I think Sherri is better at it than Whoopi - not that I have anything against Whoopi, or don't think she should be there... but for that 4th seat, Barbara Walters should have busted her hump to get Sherri in that seat thank you very much!
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By: Lisa on 8/01/2007 7:23PM
Whoopi just may surprise everyone and bring some of her political humor to the View. I've seen some of her shows and they are thought-provoking and interesting. As for Sherri Shepard, I'm trying to recall what she's done in the past that would make her think she should get the same salary as Whoopi? I am drawing a complete blank. Besides, I think Jacque Reid would bring a more professional, polished look and "view" to the show. I hope she lands the job. http://www.rebuildcreditscores.com
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By: Gwen on 8/01/2007 7:33PM
As far as I'm concerned Sherrie Shepherd is plain ol' ghetto hootchie mama! What are her qualifications for 2 million bills? And please don't compare her to Whoopi. I saw previews of the movie Sherri is featured in "the Caddy". All of the performances were buffoonish, stupid vulgar, blackface comedy. I would not pay to see it. 2 million, more like 2 cents.
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By: Lanette on 8/01/2007 7:59PM
i prefer sherry...whoopit is too hard on the eye and plus she doesn't add anything to the show...
too me she is like a piece of dry toast.
trust me you'll see.
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By: Lena on 8/01/2007 10:36PM
I prefer Whoopi, she is far more intelligent than Sherri.I was absolutely through with Sherri the day I saw her on the view, and she said she calls her husband the N.word. She said it was a term of endearment.
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By: Cee Cee on 8/01/2007 10:47PM
Whoopi diserves the money, Sherri you have to earn yours too.Whoopi has been in the biz for a long time and even has her on One Ho Productions...Thake the money Sherri and be blessed. You have to crawl before you walk!
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