Rosie O'Donnell Stay on The View Comes to an Early End

Rosie O'Donnell will not be returning to The View, ABC announced today.

"We had hoped that Rosie would be with us until the end of her contract three weeks from now, but Rosie has informed us that she would like an early leave," said Brian Frons, president of ABC Daytime. "Therefore, we part ways, thank her for her tremendous contribution to The View and wish her well."

Barbara Walters released a separate statement saying: "I brought Rosie to the show. Rosie contributed to one of our most exciting and successful years at The View. I am most appreciative. Our close and affectionate relationship will not change."

For her part, O'Donnell says: "I'm extremely grateful. It's been an amazing year and I love all three women."