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Welcome to the panel of “The View,” Raven-Symone. And also to the wrath of Twitter.
After a long-running guest stint on the ABC daytime talk show, the former “That’s So Raven” and “Cheetah Girls” star was named as a permanent co-host on Wednesday. And while Whoopi Goldberg, Rosie Perez and Nicolle Wallace appeared genuinely happy, there was no shortage of trash-talking on Twitter — where, let’s face it, there’s never any shortage of trash-talking, ever.
“#TheView Raven Symone on permanently?Why? Cosby Kid? Cheetah Girl? WowGimme a break,” one Twitter user groused. “So many smart socially conscious young ppl? Creepy”
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Another user, dubbed Cookie Lyons (not to be confused with the similarly named “Empire” character), essentially accused
“Oh. All her shuckin n jivin paid off,” Lyons sniped.
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While there were plenty of critics, other fans welcomed ABC’s decision to permanently add Symone to the panel, with one calling it “Just awesome!!”
Below is a sampling of reaction as compiled by TheWrap.
Ooooh LAWDT, they are letting Raven have a permanent place at the table. My eyes are already rolling around uncontrollably. #TheView #No
— Julia Black (@JNBlack) June 10, 2015
#TheView Raven Symone on permanently?Why? Cosby Kid? Cheetah Girl? WowGimme a break. So many smart socially conscious young ppl? Creepy
— lonette mckee (@lonettemckee) June 10, 2015
Raven-Symone is gonna be on The View now. I look forward to hearing all the stupid things she's going to say.
— Janelle (@jnelleiz) June 10, 2015
The only reason #TheView hired Raven is they know she will say some stupid shit, and the ratings will sky rocket. At her expense. Silly gal
— MeaghanTamara (@MeaghanTamara) June 10, 2015
The fact that Raven Symone used to be the only other Black girl who made me proud to be a Black girl makes me PISSED at her ignorance today.
— skinny black girl (@_airbaT) June 10, 2015
Oh. All her shuckin n jivin paid off. RT @TheView: It’s official! @ravensymone joins @TheView as co-host! pic.twitter.com/zCsNPtUJ4i
— Cookie Lyons (@iHitKids) June 10, 2015
Despite the criticism, other Twitter users said they were “proud” of Symone and “excited” about the announcement.
Excited for you and America @ravensymone joining @TheView
— Greg Cope White (@eatgregeat) June 10, 2015
Enjoyed her on the show so far – brings fresh, interesting perspective to table. Good luck! @ravensymone @TheView https://t.co/UrQDSmGxxA
— Christina George (@cdg307) June 10, 2015
@ravensymone we are so proud of you!!! #TheView Congrats
— Gina (@GINA2020) June 10, 2015
Congrats to @ravensymone on being named permanent co host on #THEVIEW @TheView Just awesome!!
— Ross Ellis-Property (@NY_RealEstate) June 10, 2015
@ravensymone guuuurl, congratz!
— HΞЯR DΞL RΞY™ (@HRRDLRY) June 10, 2015
