Why Did Star Jones Leave the View?

Apparently, viewers weren’t thrilled with Jones’ marriage to investment banker Al Reynolds, either. According to reports, their 2004 wedding was an ill-received affair which featured 500 guests, a bridal party of 49 people, and more than 30 corporate sponsors who donated clothing and other goods to the wedding in exchange for mentions in the media.

Once Jones learned that her contract wasn’t being renewed by The View‘s production team, she ultimately decided that she would leave when she wanted instead of just riding out the last days of her contract.