"The View" new co-host may be a man

The latest rumor about the future new co-host on the ABC's "The View" could bring the oddsmakers to their knees.

"The View" new co-host may be a man A big payout is guaranteed if the rumors that "The-View" will get a male co-host become true. The buzz is intensifying that some famous and opinionated gay men will be sitting around with Barbara Walters, Joy Behar and Elisabeth Hasselbeck on The View.

"Sex And The City" star Mario Cantone is the name most mentioned on the gossip columns, along with "Tonight Show" correspondent Ross Matthews and even the celebrity blogger Perez Hilton (Mario Lavandeira). Spokesman for "The View" is denying that a firm offer has been made to anyone yet.

The online oddsmaker Bodog (new window) has been offering betting odds on the next co-host of "The View" ever since Rosie O'Donnell left the ABC show. And if the rumors are true and "The View" really gets a man to host with the three women, it would be one of the biggest entertainment bets payout this year. The odds on a man co-hosting are 18/1. Which means that for every $10 bet made on that line, you would get back $180 if true.

Here is the full list of odds on who will be named Rosie O'Donnell's permanent replacement on The View:

Roseanne Barr
5/2

Kathy Griffin
3/1

Wanda Sykes
9/1

Ricki Lake
9/1

Lauren Graham
8/1

Bette Midler
8/1

Marie Osmond
17/2

Sharon Osbourne
9/1

Gayle (Oprah's BFF)
9/1

Jeanie Garafalo
12/1

Sherri Shepherd
13/1

Any Male Candidate
18/1

Odds courtesy of Bodog.

Published on 06/22/2007