Barbara Walters passed away at the age of 93. The legendary interviewer enjoyed quite the career, and a tremendous net worth to go with it.
However, it wasn't always smooth for the interviewer, who encountered a few troubles during her run in the spotlight. Among her feuds, included Rosie O'Donnell. Though thankfully, the two were able to get back on good terms later on.
In the following, we'll take a look at a particular guest Walters wasn't all that fond of. We're going to reveal why Walters banned this particular guest on multiple occasions, and what the guest did to finally confront Walters.
Barbara Walters Had A Few Regretful Interviews Throughout Her Career
Throughout her historic career, Barbara Walters was destined to have a few interviews get derailed, or not go her way. According to the late interviewer, among her worst of her entire career included a sitdown alongside, Warren Beatty.
Walters admitted that the interview was pretty dull and in fact, she had to cut to commercial when the two were running out of things to say.
Barbara recalls, "It is like pulling teeth to get him to talk,” Walters wrote. “Later, he explained that he had just flown to New York from Los Angeles… He said he must have fallen asleep during the interview, which was live. Well, thanks a lot.”
Walters also had an interview she regretted, alongside Ricky Martin. The artist claims this interview ruined his career, as the host kept pressing about his sexuality, despite Martin wanting to change topics.
Ultimately, Barbara realized her line if questioning may not have been the best.
"In 2000, I pushed Ricky Martin very hard to admit if he was gay or not, and the way he refused to do it made everyone decide that he was. A lot of people say that destroyed his career, and when I think back on it now I feel it was an inappropriate question."
Ricky Martin wasn't the only guest Walters wanted to put in the past.
Kathy Griffin Got Banned By Barbara Walters On The View Multiple Times
Kathy Griffin had the 'honor' of getting banned by The View multiple times, in large part, thanks to Barbara Walters. While guest-hosting on The View, it was said that Walters wasn't the biggest fan of her hosting skills, especially when it came to her jokes. One of them included a jab at Walters and an intimate relationship with Howard Stern.
The next time Griffin appeared on the show, this time around, Walters wasn't at the show and instead was replaced by LaToya Jackson. Griffin mentions in her standup act that it became evident, Walters wasn't a fan of hers.
Finally, on the third try, she was once again snubbed by the show and banned completely.
Griffin recalls, “I was supposed to be on ‘The View’ [today],” said Griffin with Deadline. “But then I get a call from [producer] Bill Geddie, and he says, ‘You were too mean to Barbara [Walters] on your last special, so you can’t come on.’ Can you believe it? I’ve been banned before but never re-banned!”
There might've been another reason for Griffin's ban, and she shared the hilarious details during a standup routine.
Kathy Griffin Rushed Barbara Walters In The Bathroom Behind The Scenes On The View
When Griffin got word that Walters wasn't going to be on the show during her appearance, she decided to hit the studio earlier, in an attempt to encounter Walters.
Griffin found it bizarre that Walters wouldn't be at the show, and she would later find out it was because the host was headed to a fashion show.
Upon Griffin's early arrival to the show, she was told that Walters had just left. However, another member of the team would steer her into Barbara's direction. Griffin ended up finding the late-host in the bathroom, and basically waited for at the sinks until she was done...
Walters took a jab at Griffin, stating that she and everyone backstage knew she was there, given the scene Kathy made backstage upon her arrival. Finally, Walters told Griffin her appearance wasn't the reason she wasn't taking part in the episode, instead, it was because of a fashion show she had to attend.