Less than six months after Rosie O’Donnell’s show debuted on OWN, Oprah Winfrey has opted to cancel the talk show. The network head said, “I thank Rosie from the bottom of my heart for joining me on this journey. She has been an incredible partner, working to deliver the best possible show every single day,†said Oprah Winfrey. “As I have learned in the last 15 months, a new network launch is always a challenge and ratings grow over time as you continue to gather an audience. I’m grateful to Rosie and the dedicated Rosie Show team for giving it their all.†The out of work talk show host had this to say “I loved working with Oprah in the amazing city of Chicago,†said Rosie O’Donnell. “I was welcomed with open arms and will never forget the kindness of all I encountered. It was a great year for me – I wish the show was able to attract more viewers – but it did not. So I am headed back to my home in New York – with gratitude. On we go!â€
Who actually thought the show would find an audience? Her fifteen minutes have been up for a while, so the news doesn’t surprise me. Plus filming in Chicago didn’t help.
If you want to see The Rosie Show before it says goodbye, you have until March 30.
