ABBY Huntsman decided to exit The View after becoming fed up with both the on and off-screen drama, a source exclusively told The Sun.
The tension reached a breaking point last week when Abby had a blowout with her friend and co-host, Meghan McCain, prompting the journalist to take a job on her father’s campaign for Utah governor.
AP:Associated Press Abby Huntsman is leaving The View because she’s fed up with the drama on and off camera.[/caption]
ABC Abby recently fell out from her longtime friend, Meghan McCain[/caption]
A production source exclusively told The Sun: “Abby has always tried to stay above the fray.
“Things just became too much for her to handle recently, and she decided for the time being it was best she take a step back and work with her family on her father’s campaign.”
The source then added: “The door is not entirely closed though for her to return as a guest host in the future.”
Huntsman joined The View in 2018 after stints at NBC News, MSNBC and Fox News.
She and her husband Jeffrey have three young children, including twins who were born this past June.
Getty - Contributor Abby and her husband Jeffrey have three young children, including twins who were born this past June[/caption]
Abby said on today’s show: “Today, I’m saying goodbye. Something that I thought a lot about. And I’m so thankful for this opportunity.
“I was asked by my dad to come help run the campaign and I said ‘No, right now’s not the right time.’ But there’s no one I believe in more right now than my dad to run for politics.
“It’s going to be a fast race and so, I couldn’t be more excited to help someone that I love.”
She tweeted after announcing the news of her exit: “So thankful for my seat at this table. A dream come true.
Utah here we come! #familyfirst”
Abby Huntsman/Twitter Abby is going to work for her father’s, Jon Hunstman Jr., campaign for Utah governor[/caption]
But an insider said the real reason for Abby’s exit was her recent fractured friendship with Meghan.
A source previously told Page Six: “They aren’t speaking to each other. It’s been about a month.
None of the ladies talk to Meghan now. Abby was the last woman standing. It’s bad.”
Another source added: “Abby tolerates Meghan, but she doesn’t genuinely like her. Their friendship has soured.”
Despite the drama, Abby’s cohosts gave kind words before she leaves the show on January 17.
Meghan tweeted Abby: “Wishing my amazing friend and co-host @HuntsmanAbby nothing but the best on her next chapter!
Getty - Contributor Abby is apparently leaving because of her fractured friendship with Meghan.[/caption]
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@TheView is less without you and your light. I wish you, your family, & your father @JonHuntsman’s campaign all the absolute best. He’s lucky to have you officially lead his team!”
Sunny Hostin added on Twitter: “I will miss your civil, measured, thoughtful and elegant debate my friend. @HuntsmanAbby.”
A rep for The View did not respond to a request for comment.
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