Here's the Real Reason Rosie O'Donnell Wasn't Included in 'The View' Tribute to Barbara Walters

Rosie O’Donnell was not a part of The View‘s tribute to the late Barbara Walters on Tuesday (January 3), and fans noticed her absence.

If you didn’t know, the show’s founder sadly passed away at her home at the age of 93 on December 30.

And in their first show back, the current co-hosts of The View paid tribute to the legendary journalist.

Now, a spokesperson is speaking out about why the 60-year-old star, who appeared on the show with Barbara for a time, was not involved.

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An ABC representative and a spokesperson for Rosie both confirmed that she was invited to take part in the special episode, via TVLine.

However, she was unfortunately busy: “She is on a plane and couldn’t change her schedule,” her representative explained.

Past stars like Meredith Vieira, Star Jones and Elisabeth Hasselbeck joined current hosts Joy Behar, Whoopi Goldberg, Sara Haines, Alyssa Farah Griffin and Sunni Hostin to reflect on her legacy.

Find out who else is set to appear on The View this week.

Watch the special tribute…