Barbara Walters went on Larry King, and REALLY set the record straight about lying to protect Star Jones, when she didn’t want to admit she got a gastric bypass. Star tried to throw Barbara under the bus when Star hid the truth. Barbara on the other hand has the TRUTH on her side, and Star is lashing out because the truth hurts, a lot, and it’s obvious to see why. Star’s life may seem messed up, but she’s got money and talent, and she could turn lemons into lemonade, but she’s more interested in taking Rosie’s approach of attacking others for telling the truth. Since Barbara is already at war with Star, Rosie and Barbara are getting along great.

Star Jones is, like Rosie O’Donnell, can’t sit still when someone says anything that even resembles some sort of criticism, as if she’s perfect, unlike the rest of us. Barbara Walters is selling a book named Audition, in which Barbara claims she lied about Star’s gastric bypass surgery to keep it a secret, because Star didn’t want to talk about it. Star sent out this statement yesterday:

"It is a sad day when an icon like Barbara Walters, in the sunset of her life, is reduced to publicly branding herself as an adulterer, humiliating an innocent family with accounts of her illicit affair and speaking negatively against me all for the sake of selling a book. It speaks to her true character."

The truth hurts when you are willing to face it.

Star ended her comment by saying:

"I will not dignify this with a comment. Barbara’s written words say it all."

They sure do.

The video above and below are of Walters being interviewed about the book by Bill O’Reilly.

Star Jones finally wised up and filed for divorce from her husband Al Reynolds. The paperwork was filed on March 26, and Starlet M. Jones versus Al S. Reynolds was marked as an "Uncontested Matrimonial" case by the court and the records were sealed. Star released the following statement:

"Several years ago I made an error in judgment by inviting the media into the most intimate area of my life. A month ago I filed for divorce. The dissolution of a marriage is a difficult time in anyone’s life that requires privacy with one’s thoughts. I have committed myself to handling this situation with dignity and grace and look forward to emerging from this period as a stronger and wiser woman."

What could have lead to the end of the marriage? For years Star vigorously defended Al against rumors that he was gay. The couple have been spending a lot more time together. Perhaps Star finally saw Al for what he really was, and it only took four years. Now Al has to find himself another meal ticket.

The National Enquirer (via MSNBC) reports that Star Jones and Al Reynolds are separated and may be headed for a divorce. A source said:

“They hadn’t been seeing eye to eye for months and had already spent a great deal of time apart. Finally, Star decided it was over. She told Al at the end of January that he had 30 days to get his act together or ‘get out.’”

“Star never liked the fact that she was the breadwinner and support in the relationship. I think Star felt Al had spent their marriage riding her success while she did all the heavy lifting. She resented it. Deep down, Star is a very old-fashioned woman who believes a man should support her emotionally, physically and financially. She now believes Al failed her.”

It’s not like this is unexpected. Once the Star stopped bring home the bacon, I expect Al to divorce her, and get what he can before the money is all gone. Now all we need is a shot of Al going into a gay strip club, and we’ll know the gay rumors are true. It would be even worse for Star if Al came out and did an interview saying he left Star for a man, and finally found true love.

The Star Jones Show, which only began in August, was cancelled by mutual agreement. Star Jones will remain with the TruTV network as a consultant. This is the kind of news that seems to have the same importance, as someone winning a bingo game at a nursing home.