'The View' fires comedian Michelle Collins as co-host

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Michelle Collins will no longer be enjoying "The View."

Less than one year after becoming a permanent panelist on the long-running ABC talk show, Collins has been cut from her co-hosting duties, a source confirms to ET. Variety first reported the news.

"Michelle is smart, opinionated and funny," ABC said in a statement to ET when asked to confirm the news of Collins' termination. "She’s been a great addition to the panel this year. When we are ready to make to make an announcement about next season, we will."

Collins joined the show's 19th season in July 2015 following a light trial run in which her brand of commentary and humor were well-received. However, since the beginning of 2016, Collins' co-hosting duties on the show have been noticeably dwindling down to just one or two appearances a week.

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