Elisabeth Hasselbeck Shuts Down ‘Survivor’ Return Rumors, Shares Why She Will Never Return [WATCH]

Elisabeth Hasselbeck says she has no plans to return to the reality television competition that first made her a household name more than two decades ago, as reported by Page Six.

The former co-host of ABC’s “The View” addressed speculation about a possible appearance on the upcoming “Survivor 50” season during an appearance on Wednesday on the show’s companion podcast, “Behind the Table.”

Speaking with producer Brian Teta, Hasselbeck confirmed that producers for the long-running CBS series have asked her in the past about returning.

‘The View’ cohost Elisabeth Hasselbeck explains why she’ll never return to ‘Survivor’ and why she declined a spot on ‘Survivor 50’: ‘Solid no, every single time.’ https://t.co/htyPZByZrH

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“They have,” the 48-year-old said when asked if the show’s producers had ever approached her about coming back.

Despite the invitations, Hasselbeck made clear she has consistently declined.

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“Solid no. Solid no, every single time,” she said.

Hasselbeck originally appeared on “Survivor: The Australian Outback” in 2001, the show’s second season. She finished in fourth place and became one of the most recognizable contestants from the early era of the series.

During the podcast conversation, Teta also asked whether Hasselbeck had received a call to participate in the milestone 50th season of the show. The upcoming season is expected to feature 24 returning contestants, including fellow Season 2 participant Colby Donaldson.

Hasselbeck suggested there may have been informal outreach, but indicated producers likely understood her stance.

“I think maybe there was an indirect ask,” she said. “I think they had known… I had trained them to know.”

For Hasselbeck, the decision not to return largely centers on her family.

“I don’t think I could leave the kids,” she said. “I barely want to miss a game today that I know is going on.”

Hasselbeck and her husband, former NFL quarterback Tim Hasselbeck, have three children: daughter Grace, 20, and sons Taylor, 18, and Isaiah, 16.

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