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Suzanne Somers claims she was offered — and declined — a co-hosting gig alongside “The View” creator Barbara Walters.

“I was originally asked to be on the original ‘View’ with Barbara Walters and whoever else, and I turned it down,” the actress, 76, shared during Wednesday’s episode of the “Behind the Velvet Rope with David Yontef” podcast.

“And everyone said, ‘Why would you turn that down? It is a national show,’” Somers recalled.

“I said, ‘First of all, I have to live in New York. I don’t really wanna live in New York. I like the weather down here, and I like the vibe down here,’” she explained.

“But secondly, I don’t do well vying for time. And there, you gotta interrupt and butt in and butt out. It’s…

Star Jones made a name for herself as one of the original hosts of The View, a show which has seen its share of controversy. While she regularly delighted audiences, she also became the target of controversy. That controversy would only grow stronger after her unexpected announcement that she was leaving the show live on air.

This caused a rift between Jones and Barbara Walters, who wasn’t shy about sharing her side of the story. However, after Walter’s death, Jones shared some kind words about her former boss.

Star Jones Had Her Share Of Controversies While Co-Hosting ‘The View’

Jones first joined The View in 1997 along with Meredith Vieira, Debbie Matenopoulos, Joy Behar, and the show’s creator, Barbara Walters. Jones was among the show’s original hosts. Jones delighted…