Elisabeth Hasselbeck is an American television personality and author best known for her role as a co-host on the ABC daytime talk show "The View." She appeared on the show from 2003 to 2013, where she was known for her conservative views and often sparked debate with her co-hosts. Before her time on "The View," Hasselbeck gained fame as a contestant on the reality TV series "Survivor: The Australian Outback" in 2001, where she finished in fourth place. After leaving "The View," she joined Fox News as a co-host for the morning show "Fox & Friends" until 2015. Hasselbeck has also written books on health and wellness, including a gluten-free cookbook, reflecting her personal experience with celiac disease.