Barbara Walters ed on The View saying "She has brought a new vitality to the show, and the ratings prove it."  She also cited praise O'Donnell has received from critics in The New York Times, Entertainment Weekly, and USA Today.

"Next Monday," Walters said, "we will all welcome her back with open arms, yes?" And with that, the studio audience  and the other women at the desk burst into prolonged applause.  O'Donnell is on a long, planned vacation with Kelli (Carpenter) and their children.

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