Shepherd, who held a permanent seat from 2007 until 2014, is slated to join current hosts Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, Sunny Hostin, Sara Haines, Ana Navarro, and Alyssa Farah Griffin for the September 8 premiere. Despite her past professional friction with founding host Barbara Walters—which Shepherd once described as a challenging period that helped her find her voice—she has remained a frequent guest since her departure.
Contrasting reports have emerged regarding other former stars. Rosie O’Donnell publicly expressed interest in appearing for the anniversary, yet representatives clarified that no official booking has been finalized. Meanwhile, Meghan McCain has explicitly ruled out any return to the program. Citing her four-season tenure as a painful chapter, McCain stated she has no intention of revisiting the show that was defined by her frequent on-air confrontations. The production team appears to be navigating a complex legacy as they attempt to balance celebratory guest appearances with the show's history of intense internal and external controversy.
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