Talk about a “hot topic.”
Our editor-at-large Star Jones will make her return to “The View” after nearly six years away.
The show announced Wednesday that the former co-host will visit the daytime talk show on Feb. 22 to discuss her involvement in the American Heart Association’s “Go Red for Women” campaign that promotes awareness about heart disease among women.
In June 2006, Jones shocked fellow host Barbara Walters and viewers with news that she would be leaving the show after finding out ABC would not renew her contract. Walters did not allow Jones back on the show the next day. Over the next couple of years, the pair went tit for tat throwing dirt on each other’s name. Since her departure, the show has seen replacement hosts including Rosie O’Donnell, Sherri Shepherd, Whoopi Goldberg and numerous guest hosts.
Jones tweeted Wednesday morning:
“Can’t wait to see ladies of #TheView to talk about the #1 killer of women: #heartdisease. It’s been nearly 6 yrs…so much to catch up on!”
“I think we all agree (as I put on my padded pants to go to spin class!) that #HeartHealth is worthy of smiles & hugs between old friends! :)”
Women are asked to wear red on Feb. 3 to support heart patients.