Every host of “The View” and why they left

When the respected, trailblazing broadcast journalist Barbara Walters created The View in 1997, the goal was to showcase a panel of women across generations, party lines, and positions to discuss the Hot Topics of the day. That format has remained the same, though the execution has been more unwieldy in recent years. Let's face it: While fans appreciate the lively conversation and debate these women bring to the table, many are drawn to the occasional on-air chaos.

With plenty of controversies and lots of turnover, The View has been a revolving door for talent, with everyone from respected journalists and legal experts to famous actresses and quippy comedians hosting ABC's daytime talk show over the years. Some left on good terms with the network, while others went out swinging. Here's every host of The View and why they departed.