"The View" turned in its highest-rated week in two years last week as interest in the acrimonious departure of Star Jones Reynolds drove viewing. Show broke into the top five in women 18-49 for the first time since January 2004 in a week when Brandy, Susan Lucci and Renee Goldsberry subbed in for the departed Jones."The View" is rotating guest hosts until it goes into reruns Aug. 4. Producers say the search for Reynolds’ replacement won’t begin before the debut of Rosie O’Donnell on Sept. 5.Former co-host Debbie Matenopoulos returns on July 25. Additional guests hosts confirmed include Robin Givens, Tanika Ray and Mo’Nique.
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