Jessica Simpson to be First Guest for Rosie O'Donnell's View Debut  7/27/06

Singer/actress Jessica Simpson will appear on the first episode of US talk show The View with new co-host Rosie O'Donnell, to repay her for her support when she was starting out.

O'Donnell booked the then-unknown singer on her top-rated The Rosie O'Donnell Show, which aired from 1996-2002.

A source tells American publication People, "Rosie herself reached out to Jessica.

"When Jessica was just starting out, none of the big shows were interested in her, but Rosie took a chance on her and Jessica never forgot it.

"When Jessica was on The Rosie O'Donnell Show years ago Rosie went backstage afterwards and said, 'You're gonna be a star. Jessica will never forget her."

Simpson will appear on the show 5 September (06).