Sara Haines is in talks with and close to finalizing a deal as co-host. was first to report the news.Haines, 42, originally served for two seasons on the ABC show, from 2016 to 2018.
She ended up leaving to take on, an afternoon extension of., which was later called and featured Michael Strahan and Keke Palmer, was canceled in March.
Haines would be filling the seat left by Abby Huntsman, who exited the show in January to help with her father's political campaign.
The veteran has made several guest appearances in recent months alongside the other co-hosts, Whoopi Goldberg, Meghan McCain, Joy Behar and Sunny Hostin.
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