Rosie O'Donnell's Return to 'The View' Sparks Buzz About Past Drama

One of the most polarizing former hosts in daytime television history is preparing to return to the show that largely defined her career.

The announcement has renewed interest in a relationship marked by headline-making confrontations, abrupt departures and years of public speculation about behind-the-scenes tensions.

The planned appearance comes as the long-running program prepares to celebrate a major milestone by bringing together familiar faces from its past.