Rosie calls Oprah "a little gay"
As predicted, Rosie O'Donnell hasn't been shy during her first few weeks as a co-host of "The View" going so far as to say that Oprah Winfrey "might be a little gay." She made the comment after a clip of Oprah and best friend Gayle King from their cross-country trip was shown. The two had declared in a recent issue of "O Magazine" that they are not gay.
“I think that’s very typical of gay relationships — not saying they’re gay,� Rosie said. Then, calling Winfrey "Opie" as if she were actually there in the studio, she added: “You might be a little bit gay. You’re just not doing it.�
I'm pretty surprised that Rosie, who replaced Meradeth Viera as moderator on the show, would not have more respect for Oprah and Gayle. As a high-profile lesbian with a daily platform, she's should have better sense than to make those kind of remarks - especially since Oprah and Gayle felt they had to come out and say they're not gay.
Co-host and producer Barbara Walters was not pleased and told the New York Times: “Rosie’s opinions are her own. They’re very strong. And I don’t mind opinions. But I don’t want us to be bashing anybody. We’ve talked about that, and Rosie is very conscious of it.�
For the complete NY Times article, click HERE.
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I think what Rosie should've said is that Oprah has "issues," as it were. She and best-pal Gayle saying "We're not gay," begs the questions a) the whole Steadman thing seems pretty beardish and b) nobody is buying the Steadman thing.
Rosie is fascinating to watch (not actually on "The View," which I do believe is against the law for men -- straight, gay or otherwise -- to view) precisely because she went from in the closet (but not fooling anyone and probably not wanting to do so) to becoming comfortable with her post-closet public persona.
That said, it's nice to see someone on TV who isn't BS'ing all the time -- even if it's a little dangerous. First "South Park," now Rosie ...
p.s. I wonder if this means Gayle won't be taking the Star Jones spot on "The View"?
My wife has stopped watching The View since
Rosie O is on there. She is disgusting to watch and many we know can't stand her.