Meghan McCain.Photo: Theo Wargo/Getty
Meghan McCainhas a new job after leavingThe View.
The conservative commentator, 36, will now be working for theDaily Mailwebsite as a columnist, the outletannouncedThursday. McCain’s new job marks her first gig since sheleftThe Viewin August after spending nearly four years as a co-host on the show.
She continued, “I’ve always respected the way DailyMail.com tackles issues across the entire political spectrum and I’m looking forward to sharing my own opinions without fear or favor on the important issues that matter to our readers across the globe.”
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He added, “I’ve always been impressed with Meghan’s ability to generate discussion and debate and I look forward to her columns tackling what Americans are talking about.”
Shefirst announcedshe was leavingThe Viewin July. At the time, she had two years remaining on her contract with the show, but told viewers and her co-hosts that she would be remaining in Washington, D.C., where she moved during the pandemic, and would not be continuing withher role.
“I think as any new mom knows, when I think about where I want [daughter] Liberty to have, you know her first steps and her first words — I just have this really wonderful life here [in D.C.] that ultimately, I felt I didn’t want to leave,” she said during a July 1 episode.
McCain will reveal more about her exit from the talk show in her upcoming audio-only memoir,Bad Republican, which is set to be released on Audible next month. The audio entertainment companytold PEOPLEin August that McCain’s memoir will feature “exclusive details surrounding her recent departure fromThe View.”
The show recently celebrated the premiere of its 25th season, with hostsWhoopi Goldberg,Joy Behar,Sunny HostinandSara Hainesreturning to the studio for the first time in over a year.The Viewhas yet to announce an official replacement for McCain, although frequent guest host Ana Navarro-Cárdenas is expected to make appearances throughout the season.
“This is such an important seat for us to fill at the table so we’re going to ‘take a little time’ to make sure we find the right fit,“The ViewExecutive Producer Brian Tetatold PEOPLEin a statement Tuesday. “It goes back toBarbara Walters' original direction – different women with different views. It’s essential that the audience can relate to different points of View at our table.”
source: people.com
