Donny Osmond's evil plan complete: out of my way,Pat O'Brien!

**mrs.v** · March 5th, 2008, 09:42 AM

The 13th Step
Posted Wed. Mar. 5, 2008 7:55am by Page Six Filed Under Donny Osmond, Fresh Ink, Pat O'Brien

DON'T expect scandal-ridden TV talkbox Pat O'Brien to go back on the air any time soon. Sources told Page Six the twice-rehabbed host is being dropped from The Insider. We're told his "temporary" replacement, Donny Osmond, is expected to "take over permanently" as co-host. On Feb. 8, O'Brien checked into rehab in an attempt to "maintain his sobriety," but our sources say the stint has had a permanent impact on his contract. A rep for the show said, "Pat O'Brien is focused on his recovery in rehab, and it's inappropriate to comment on rumors about the show."

Pat O'Brien in rehab; Donny Osmond to co-host 'The Insider' permanently

**Trixie** · March 5th, 2008, 10:02 AM

Oh no! Further proof of the evil Osmonds plan for world domination.

**LynnieD** · March 5th, 2008, 10:03 AM

What the hell is up w/these goddamn Osmonds? Is all of this simply because Marie was on DWTS and fainted?? WHAT IS GOING ON? Donny and Marie are EVERYWHERE. One or both are on Entertainment Tonight literally every single night, it's not cool. I refuse to watch these shows anymore.

**Trixie** · March 5th, 2008, 10:05 AM

^Yep. I definitely blame DWTS for resurrecting Donny & Marie.

**LynnieD** · March 5th, 2008, 10:06 AM

YES! Its ALL DWTS fault! Lets burn their set down!

**greysfang** · March 5th, 2008, 10:59 AM

The Insider is still on the air?

**louiswinthorpe111** · March 5th, 2008, 12:31 PM

Donny also has a movie coming out in the next couple of weeks with Martin Lawrence. A Disney movie, I believe.

**NicoleWasHere** · March 5th, 2008, 01:35 PM

Well, I have to admit.... He is more tolerable than Pat O'Brien. WAY more.

**Fran** · March 5th, 2008, 07:57 PM

I love Donnie!

**msdeb** · March 5th, 2008, 08:30 PM

i watched the show with Donny on it. The entire episode seems like an Osmonds ad

**sparkly** · March 5th, 2008, 10:25 PM

Donny and Marie are evil little gnomes who won't disappear.

**Laurent** · March 5th, 2008, 10:30 PM

Originally Posted by LynnieD

What the hell is up w/these goddamn Osmonds?

Originally Posted by LynnieD

Is all of this simply because Marie was on DWTS and fainted?? WHAT IS GOING ON? Donny and Marie are EVERYWHERE. One or both are on Entertainment Tonight literally every single night, it's not cool. I refuse to watch these shows anymore.

Yeah, I think this Omni-Osmond bullshit started when Marie hoofed her boring ass on DWTS. Donnie went on ET to talk about it and some asshole - Mary Hart, most likely - thought he was interesting. I didn't, and I turn the channel when I see him.