[2] The show covered current events, highlighted hometown heroes and newsmakers, showcased art, discussed important issues and celebrated children.

As of January 17, 2012, former announcer Chanel has been promoted to special correspondent, working on human interest stories and interviews for various production pieces for the show.

O'Donnell has expressed that she enjoys these intimate interviews with no audience and as a result of positive feedback, she continued with One-On-One format until her final show.

[5] Other guests during Rosie's premiere week included: Wanda Sykes, Gloria Estefan, Roseanne Barr, Lisa Kudrow, Valerie Harper, and Kevin Bacon.

On October 26, 2011, audience member Hollee Chanel was chosen by Rosie to be the new announcer for the show, replacing actress Michelle Blakely.

In response to what she believed was a form of homophobic bullying, O'Donnell shared the top five reasons why she won't appear on The Late Show.

[8] On January 17, 2012, The Rosie Show debuted a brand new set that is smaller, more colorful, and reflective of the host's attempt to establish a more intimate vibe.

In addition, former announcer Hollee Chanel has been promoted to correspondent, and house band leader Katreese Barnes is now working behind the scenes on song parodies.

Google Pete, a regular from Rosie's XM Radio show, is taking the helm as announcer and live tweeter.

O'Donnell also addressed controversy sparked by a photo posted online that showed her family catching a hammerhead shark years ago, before they became endangered.

Shark enthusiasts and conservationists began an online campaign against the host because of the photo, and Rosie responded with a humorous monologue, which declared her love for animals.

[9] On January 27, 2012, Rosie revealed in a one-on-one interview with Dr. Oz that her fiancée Michelle Rounds has been seeing a fertility doctor, as the two are planning on having a child together.

Further, the review comments on O'Donnell's "friendly rapport" with guests and compares her fun, easygoing style to Carol Burnett and Merv Griffin.

In addition, the reviewer comments on her ability to maintain a fine balance of intimacy and fun when she interviews guests, demonstrated when she "discussed rehab with Mr. [Russell] Brand, a former drug addict, and breast cancer with Ms. [Wanda] Sykes, who caught hers early and is in full recovery.

Variety called it "curiously flat and understated," while the Los Angeles Times said The Rosie Show had a "not-bad, pretty good, kinda funny, sort of smart debut.

The series was also aired across five other cable channels operated by OWN's partner, Discovery Communications Inc., reaching a combined total audience of 1.5 million.