Take a deep breath: Elisabeth Hasselbeck, the comely conservative voice on The View, is not headed to Fox News.
Although she's clashed repeatedly with her fellow Viewers over the presidential campaign and various social issues and was said to be "really unhappy" according to a report in the Chicago Sun-Times, the wife, mother and McCain supporter wants to let the public know she's not headed over to the fair and balanced confines of Fox.
Today her agent released the following statement. "While Elisabeth has a great relationship with Fox News, there is absolutely no truth to the rumor that she is leaving The View. Elisabeth is passionate in her beliefs and enjoys being a part of this dynamic group of women and engaging in daily conversations."
As well, Karl Nilsson, the executive publicity director of The View, released a statement reiterating the show's commitment to squabbling, er, exchanging opinions. "Barbara Walters and Bill Geddie, executive producers of The View consider Elisabeth to be vital to the program."
See, we knew they could agree on something.
Just not politics.