Meghan McCain's "miserable" abrupt exit will be overshadowed by a "conservative" co-host on "The View."
The long-running talk show host recently celebrated its 25th anniversary since it aired its first episode. As a gift to its viewers, "The View" is said to be preparing to welcome its new co-host soon.
An insider sent the tip to New York Post, sharing the list of potential co-hosts who could replace McCain.
"You are starting to see familiar faces over and over. I would expect an announcement before the season ends on August 5. If you watch the show, you can see people who are coming back regularly to join the co-hosts at the table," the insider went on.
The same source hyped everyone as it hinted that a co-host would soon fill in a seat in the show, sparking buzzes that the replacement might be one of the regulars of the show.
For what it's worth, former communications director for President Donald Trump, Alyssa Farrah Griffin, and former GOP communications director Tara Setmayer are reportedly being considered to have the permanent seat.
Other sources claimed that Griffin might be the next frontrunner as she has been a mainstay every month since McCain's exit.
Meanwhile, Lisa Ling was also rumored to replace McCain. However, she got bombarded with condemnation as viewers thought she was not fit to appear on the show.
She revealed during her appearance on "Jimmy Kimmel Live" that Behar told her she was talking too much during a commercial break, sparking more buzzes that she did not have an ideal relationship with the show's host.
Ling eventually clarified her statement on Instagram, saying that she actually has a great relationship with Behar.
Potential Co-Hosts Have a Rival
Aside from Griffin and Setmayer, "The View" might also consider Ann Coulter as she has consistently shown her desire to be part of the show.
"Yes, of course I would [take the job] but they will never pick me. [It seems] they don't mean what they say. You might be exposing a double-secret requirement: Must be a dumb, easy-to-push-around Republican," the 60-year-old said.
It remains unknown when the show will name its co-host, but the person will be a great addition to the current ladies, Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, Sunny Hostin, and Sara Haines.
Looking for a conservative person might save the show, as its current hosts have been subject to criticisms in the past months.
Goldberg got suspended in February after saying the Holocaust was "not about race." The next month, Behar sparked concerns due to her dramatic face-planting fall in front of the live studio audience and 2 million viewers at home.