Sherri Shepherd to join The View

Whoopi Goldberg is reportedly one of the new hosts of "The View." Sherri Shepherd has also been named a new host.

LOS ANGELES - ÒThe ViewÓ is about to get a lot bigger with reports that Whoopi Goldberg and Sherri Shepherd will join the panel.

The Los Angeles Times reports that Whoopi, who had been tipped for months to fill a ÒViewÓ seat, will join the showÕs new season. Many originally expected Goldberg to become an official member following the early departure of Rosie OÕDonnell in May.

In not-too-surprising news, Sherri Shepherd, the African-American comedian who has eloquently shared a spot on the show off and on over the last several months, has also been reportedly offered the job.