英语文摘:Oprah Winfrey Network picks Rosie O'Donnell to host new talk show

BEIJING, Aug. 6 (Xinhuanet) --The Oprah Winfrey Network signed Rosie O'Donnell to host a daily program scheduled to begin airing in 2011, the network announced Thursday.

"Rosie is an undeniable talent who has captivated TV audiences for nearly 20 years," Oprah Winfrey said in a statement "She's a true original, who brings her authentic voice, dynamic energy and pure passion to everything she does."

O'Donnell earned six Daytime Emmys for Outstanding Talk Show Host during her years on "The Rosie O'Donnell Show" from 1996 to 2002.

Rosie O'Donnell

In 2006, she replaced Meredith Vieira as co-host and moderator of "The View".

The new program produced by O’Donnell will be a one-hour daily show based in New York.

"It's an honor and a privilege to work with Oprah Winfrey on her network," O'Donnell said in a statementl. "I'm excited to be back on daytime television."