For the first couple of years of its existence, the series remained rather controversy-free save for criticism 与えられた towards Debbie Matenopoulos, a panelist who was spoofed mercilessly によって the critics, who felt that Matenopoulos did not have the proper news credentials for the show. She was ultimately let go in 1999, when her contract was not renewed.

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Following Matenopoulos' departure, Lisa Ling was announced as the new co-host beating out Rachel Campos and Lauren Sanchez who competed in an on-air try-out to fill the vacated seat.

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Lisa Ling had a great personality for the 表示する and everyone loved her. She had many ファン and boosted the shows watching reviews up 30 percent that year.

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Ling departed in 2002 to host National Geographic Explorer.

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Former Survivor contestant Elisabeth Hasselbeck replaced Ling in 2003 after Hasselbeck, Rachel Campos and Erin Hershey Presley were the finalists in a competition that ended with each of the three getting a week-long on-air tryout.