Elisabeth Hasselbeck is returning to ‘The View’ as guest co-host

Elisabeth Hasselbeck is returning to ‘The View’ as guest co-host: ‘Pray for me’

Elisabeth Hasselbeck announced Wednesday that she will be guest co-hosting “The View” beginning Aug. 3.

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The “Fox & Friends” alum, 45, previously had a seat at the ABC morning talk show’s table from 2003 to 2013 during seasons 7 through 16.

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“It will be an honor to co-host ‘The View,’ share our bestselling children’s book, ‘Flashlight Night,’ and as always tackle hot topics!”

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Hasselbeck gushed to People of her temporary return. “Pray for me y’all!” the Daytime Emmy winner added.

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Hasselbeck’s announcement surfaced amid reports that Alyssa Farrah Griffin will be replacing Meghan McCain, who exited the show in October 2021.

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The potential addition will help recreate the dynamic in place when Hasselbeck and Candace Cameron Bure co-hosted, sources told

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