Walters addressed the rumors on the show, according to AceShowbiz. She told viewers, "There is a particularly false story that keeps getting picked up about Elisabeth's alleged departure, saying that we don't approve of her conservative views. The truth is, we love Elisabeth. I like her personally, and she's just a wonderful person."
She added, "But beyond that, we value and appreciate her point of view...because Elisabeth helps give the show perspective and balance.

"And believe me, she's tougher than she looks. She has to be, to sit here for a decade and take the kind of guff we give her."