Raven Symoné Joins ‘The View’: ‘Dream Comes True’ For Former Disney Star


Raven Symoné is joining The View! According to Us Weekly, the 29-year-old actress has officially joined the show for their next season after serving as a guest host on several previous occasions. She will be sitting around the table with her new co-hosts, Whoopi Goldberg, Nicolle Wallace, and Rosie Perez.

Symoné released the following statement announcing the exciting news.

“The Disney Company has made another one of my dreams come true! Being a part of The View family will be a wonderful growing experience for me. The cast and crew are warm and welcoming and have made the transition into daytime talk easier. I have a lot to learn within this new arena, but being the apprentice of these spectacular women will only make me a better person and talk show host.”

Many feel as though Raven Symoné will be a great addition to The View, and that her personality will compliment the show in many ways. Viewers seem excited to have Raven on the show in a permanent position, and the feedback on social media has been fairly positive.

According to the Wrap, everyone seems really excited to have Raven joining the show.

“Raven is smart, funny and genuine. We’ve loved getting to know her, and we’re all thrilled she’ll be part of The View every day. She brings a fresh perspective on the hot topics of the day, and she’s a lively, welcome addition to our conversations and interviews,” said Executive Producer Bill Wolff.

“Raven-Symoné is a welcome addition to The View. She is happy, amusing and well informed, and has already brought a unique perspective to the program that has resonated with our audience,” added creator and Executive Producer Barbara Walters.

There is still one spot open for another addition, but no word yet on who might be offered the job.

As far as controversy goes, the show is no stranger to it, and will continue to provide a platform for the co-hosts’ different opinions on various topics. And while you might think that someone like Whoopi Goldberg would have a problem with the addition of someone like Raven, think again. As previously reported by the Inquisitr, Whoopi is actually a fan.

[Photo by Mark Davis / Getty Images]

Share this article: Raven Symoné Joins ‘The View’: ‘Dream Comes True’ For Former Disney Star
More from Inquisitr