Barbara Walters is denying reports that Elisabeth Hasselbeck is leaving The View.

On Monday's episode of the show, Walters addressed recent rumors that Hasselbeck was leaving. "There’s a particularly false story that keeps getting picked up about Elisabeth’s alleged departure saying we don’t approve of her conservative views," Walters said. "The truth is ... we value and appreciate her point of view, it’s important to us, because it helps give the show perspective and balance."

Walters added, "We have no plans for Elisabeth to leave the show. Having said that to all of you, Bill [Geddie] and I have always said that when one of you make the choice to leave, that’s your choice, and we will support your decision.”

It was also reported that Hasselbeck's contract would be up after the current season of the show, but her won't comment on the matter. Hasselbeck joined the show in 2003 when she took over for Lisa Ling, so maybe this is just a slick move on her part to negotiate for more money?

Last week Joy Behar announced she was leaving the daytime talk show to pursue other projects.

Another host bites the dust!

Elisabeth Hasselbeck is leaving her spot on The View after a nine year run, a source tells Us.

So why the sudden departure?

Apparently the bubbly blonde is too conservative for the viewer's taste! "The viewers they polled all said she was too extreme and right wing," a source told the mag.

The news comes mere hours after fellow co-host Joy Behar announced she was leaving the daytime talk show to persue other projects. Miss Hasselbeck joined the ABC show back in 2003 when she took over for Lisa Ling.

We're sure she will find a new gig!

The battle between Elisabeth Hasselbeck and self-published author Sue Hassett, over an allegedly plagiarized copy of a book on celiac disease, is not over just yet!

Hassett filed a notice of appeal Friday against defendants: Elisabeth Hasselbeck, Center Street Hachette Book and Jane or John Doe, (Hasselbeck's ghostwriter who has not yet been named), after a judge in the District Court of Massachusetts ruled Dec 5 no evidence was found to support Hassett's claim The View co-host had ripped off her 2008 book on the disease.

Hassett says she sent Hasselbeck her book, Living With Celiac Disease, in April of 2008 to help with the Survivor alum's own struggle with CD. Two weeks after the book was sent, Hasselbeck signed her own book deal on the very same subject: The G-Free Diet: A Gluten-Free Survival Guide.

Sue Hassett tells X17online exclusively:

"The book left the East Falmouth post office on April 4, 2008, the post office confirmed delivery on April 8, 2008. Publishers Marketplace confirms Elisabeth Hasselbeck submitted her proposal on April 14, 2008, signed her contract on April 18, 2008 and started promotions on April 21, 2008. May 4, 2009 was her first interview on Good Morning America. Exactly 13 months after I sent her the book she came out with her own book."

Coincidence? Or did she really take the book sent by Miss Hassett to pass off as her own advice guide for those struggling with the disease? Sue tells us:

"Its not about the money, it's the principle of it. How many people out there have sent celebrities a product they themselves produced, and then that celebrity turns around and takes it as their own? Go to my website to see the comparisons for yourself. I'm not backing down. This kind of thing has got to stop, not just for me but for everyone who has ever been in my position."

Unfortunately for Hasselbeck, the Celiac Foundation had to issue a warning about the book The G-Free Diet, calling it “inaccurate", "dangerous”, and "trivializing Celiac Disease".

Calls to Hasselbeck's lawyers have not yet been returned.

Don't worry, she'll still be around to antagonize the ladies on The View, but now she'll also be pulling double duty on Good Morning America, covering family and parenting issues.

Her new gig starts Monday and will feature a segment on kids and tattoos... and kids who get tattoos with their parents! Hmmm...

In a statement, Elisabeth said, “I am thrilled to join the Good Morning America team, and I am thankful for this opportunity to raise awareness and explore the most important issues facing parents and children." Like tattoos?