Star Magazine is reporting that the new host of The View is going to be Whoopi Goldberg, "As far as everyone at ABC is concerned, she has the job. They have been meeting with Kathy Griffin, Rosanne Barr, Ricki Lake and Gayle King. "While Kathy was a strong contender, Whoopi has won everyone over.

"Everyone is acting like Whoopi already has the gig," the show insider says.

"Whoopi has a radio show, she lives in NYC and she is an institution there. She also is liberal and outspoken but not crazy like Rosie was. She will be a perfect fit as far as the ladies on The View are concerned.