BW should at least apologize for deception: (1) being deceptive herself at first (Tuesday she's praising Star, Wednesday she's berating her); (2) Encouraging Star to "leave with dignity" by lying about why she wasn't returning ("she could say whatever she wanted and we would back her up"); (3) not telling Star sooner why ABC was losing confidence in her; and most of all (4) if she's an award winning journalist, where is her passion for the truth? Is it not reasonable for viewers to ask out loud if there's anything else she's told us (or had her co-hosts tell us) that doesn't quite ring true? This show was supposed to elevate the perception of women on television.

I feel in our attempt to be “relational,” we forget that television is a business. Yes, it appeared that the ladies on The View genuinely care for each other, but true relationship transcends television. Ratings drive TV. If Star’s personal parade was a detriment to the show, her “friends” should have stepped in and intervened before her “boss” stepped in. If, after friendly intervention, the issues persisted, then, by all means, let her go. It’s business. I believe ABC had no intention of backing up whatever story she came up with to protect her feelings and dignity. If that were true, they would have backed up what what was said. If it is true that the execs wanted her fired in November, they are wrong for letting this drag on and become the circus that it is. I think The View's days are numbered. Star, learn from your mistakes, and move on. I wish you the best.