‘The View’ Eyes Molly Sims to Join Michelle Collins in Steady Co-Host Rotation for 5th Seat
Insiders tell TheWrap the ABC talker will feature a core group of guest panelists alongside the four regulars
Daniel Holloway | June 29, 2015 @ 6:14 PM
Last Updated: July 2, 2015 @ 11:04 AM
ABC’s “The View” is considering making change a permanent part of its host lineup.
Actress Molly Sims is being considered as a regular guest co-host on the show, individuals close to the show toldĀ TheWrap.
Under “The View’s” new plan, the show would feature a core group of rotating co-hosts — including frequent guest Michelle Collins — who would rotate in and out alongside the four regular panelists. Collins and Sims are presently frontrunner choices with show brass to potentially fill the fifth seat full-time in the future, according to one of the individuals.
The shift in hosting format would follow Raven-Symone’s introduction on June 10 as the show’s newest full-time co-host — the most recent in a spate of lineup changes.
Sims has been a frequent guest co-host in recent months.
Collins drew attention in May, when, while appearing on “The View,” she said of Kanye West’s heavily censored performance at the Billboard Music Awards, “Honestly, finally somebody shut Kanye up.”
Guest co-hosts have been a familiar sight on “The View” since Rosie O’Donnell exited the show in February — just five months after returning as part of a new slate four hosts team that also included Rosie Perez, Nicole Wallace, and returning moderator Whoopi Goldberg.
That lineup was introduced following the departures of co-creator Barbara Walters and two of her fellow co-hosts, Sherri Shepherd and Jenny McCarthy.
Tony Maglio contributed to this report.
26 Daytime Talk Show Personalities Ranked by Popularity (Photos)
Ellen DeGeneres, "The Ellen DeGeneres Show"
Q Score: 30
Michael Symon, "The Chew"
Q Score: 30
Whoopi Goldberg, "The View"
Q Score: 24
Dr. Oz, "Dr. Oz Show"
Q Score: 23
Michael Strahan, "Live With Kelly and Michael"
Q Score: 22
Steve Harvey, "Steve Harvey"
Q Score: 21
Queen Latifah, "The Queen Latifah Show"
Q Score: 19
Oprah Winfrey, OWN
Q Score: 18
Rachel Ray, "Rachel Ray"
Q Score: 17
Clinton Kelly, "The Chew"
Q Score: 17
Sheryl Underwood, "The Talk"
Q Score: 14
Carla Hall, "The Chew"
Q Score: 14
Dr. Phil, "Dr. Phil"
Q Score: 13
Kelly Ripa, "Live With Kelly and Michael"
Q Score: 13
Sharon Osbourne, "The Talk"
Q Score 13
Sara Gilbert, "The Talk"
Q Score: 13
Mario Batali, "The Chew"
Q Score: 13
Barbara Walters, "The View"
Q Score: 12
Katie Couric, "Katie"
Q Score: 12
Daphne Oz, "The Chew"
Q Score: 12
Julie Chen, "The Talk"
Q Score: 11
Bethenny Frankel, "Bethenny"
Q Score: 10
Sherri Shepherd, "The View"
Q Score: 8
Jenny McCarthy, "The View"
Q Score: 7
Aisha Tyler, "The Talk"
Q Score: 7
Wendy Williams, "The Wendy Williams Show"
Q Score: 5
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From Ellen DeGeneres to Kelly Ripa to The Ladies of “The Talk” and “The View” — here’s how they rank by likability, according to Q Score as of Sept. 2013
Ellen DeGeneres, "The Ellen DeGeneres Show"
Q Score: 30