Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow, which means we’re in for six more weeks of winter. But that wasn’t the only way last week was like the movie Groundhog Day. Once again, Rosie O’Donnell is leaving The View. Did I doze off and it’s 2007 again? If so, why can’t I fit into my old jeans? It’s all just a little bit of history repeating.

This time around, Rosie is ostensibly leaving the show for personal reasons. In a statement, O’Donnell’s rep revealed that Rosie and wife Michelle Rounds have been separated since November. Due to the imminent divorce, Rosie feels that her place is at home with her children. But is that the real reason? The couple has been separated for over three months and Rosie has worked the entire time. Rumor has it, this is a good way to bow out of another uncomfortable relationship. Despite what you may have heard, Ro’s departure has nothing to do with any of The View co-hosts. But it may have something to do with how things have been handled behind the scenes – culminating in how ABC attempted to jettison the other Rosie (Perez). We’re told that was last straw for O’Donnell, who pointedly told the brass that they might have to consider replacing BOTH Rosies. According to insiders, O’Donnell’s pressure forced the network to keep Perez on the payroll. Now, THAT’S a friend.