Television News Report: 'The View' co-hosts finding Star Jones' departure 'liberating' 07/12/2006 In the wake of Star Jones' departure from the U.S. talk show "The View," her former co-hosts have said her absence has been "liberating." Read More RELATED NEWS Jimmy Fallon's 'The Tonight Show' dropping to only four nights a weekAshley Tisdale announces birth of her second childSelena Gomez is a billionaire TAGS: American Idol Dancing with the Stars Elisabeth Hasselbeck Kelly Monaco Kellie Pickler Barbara Walters Joy Behar Rosie O'Donnell Star Jones Bill Geddie The View