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Kathy Griffin Rejects $1.4M Offer, Sparks Controversy

6/20/2025

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Kathy Griffin made waves by rejecting a staggering $1.4 million offer to join The View, leaving co-creator Barbara Walters disappointed. Griffin, citing personal commitments and her financial security, also revealed her complicated relationship with the show and Walters in a candid video, claiming she’s been banned despite her past guest appearances.

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Kathy Griffin made waves by rejecting a staggering $1.4 million offer to join The View, leaving co-creator Barbara Walters disappointed. Griffin, citing personal commitments and her financial security, also revealed her complicated relationship with the show and Walters in a candid video, claiming she’s been banned despite her past guest appearances.