'The View' Plots New Spin-Off for Men admin Wednesday, August 25, 2010 The Script According to the Huffington Post, Barbara Walters and the ABC network are rumored to be creating a new day-time talk show geared toward the male gender. The spinoff is suppose to give viewers insight on topics reflective of the male respective. It is said that Barbara and business partner Bill Geddie are seeking Bryant Gumble as the show’s host. Other potential hosts in the running are actor Alec Mappa (“Ugly Betty”), former Fox News host E.D. Hill, and surprisingly, former BET News anchor Jacque Reid.