<p>Former ESPN host Sage Steele is levelling serious allegations against late trailblazer journalist&nbsp;Barbara Walters. Sage has recently revealed that Barbara elbowed her backstage at&nbsp;<em>The View.</em></p>

<p>Sage made the shocking revelation during her recent appearance on the Megyn Kelly Show.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Recalling the incident when the late Barbara assaulted her backstage, Sage said: "It was Barbara, Whoopi [Goldberg] and myself in the dark green room off to the side," Steele said during the podcast episode.</p>

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<p>"I was probably about four feet from the wall and the trash can and Barbara was standing over here in front of me."</p>

<p>Steele went on to add that Walters’ who was the creator of the show, plus a co-host and producer, began to "back up toward me and looked at me and got close and elbowed me, and it pushed me back into the wall and the trash can,"</p>

<p>Sage added, ''I was like 'What did this mmmm just do to me? This 140-year-old woman just tried to, like, tackle me! What is happening right now?"</p>

<p>She also went on to add that Whoopi and some of the people present there saw the incident, "Whoopi saw it, and she was like 'come here, "And she was great, and she pulled me aside in her little area, and she was like 'Don't you let her do it.'"</p>

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<p>Steele told the host Kelly that she was shocked by Barbara's action, "Am I in a movie right now? A legend…one of the legends in this industry just tried to beat me up!" she told Kelly.</p>

<p>A rep for Walters has reacted to Sage's accusation and told The Hollywood Reporter, "This is impossible to believe and uncharacteristic of Barbara!"</p>

<p>The trailblazing American broadcast journalist, who paved the way for females in journalism, passed away on December 30th. She was 93 years old. Barbara was the first American female journalist to anchor the evening show. In her 5 decades-long career, Walters interviewed many renowned personalities, from big Hollywood stars to politicians and royals.</p>

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Former ESPN host Sage Steele is levelling serious allegations against late trailblazer journalist Barbara Walters. Sage has recently revealed that Barbara elbowed her backstage at The View.

Former ESPN host Sage Steele is levelling serious allegations against late trailblazer journalist Barbara Walters. Sage has recently revealed that Barbara elbowed her backstage at The View. Sage made the shocking revelation during her recent appearance on the Megyn Kelly Show. Recalling the incident when the late Barbara assaulted her backstage, Sage said: "It was Barbara, Whoopi [Goldberg] and myself in the dark green room off to the side," Steele said during the podcast episode. Also read: James Gunn clears up rumors on Superman: Legacy: I was never making a ‘young Superman’ movie "I was probably about four feet from the wall and the trash can and Barbara was standing over here in front of me." Steele went on to add that Walters’ who was the creator of the show, plus a co-host and producer, began to "back up toward me and looked at me and got close and elbowed me, and it pushed me back into the wall and the trash can," Sage added, ''I was like 'What did this mmmm just do to me? This 140-year-old woman just tried to, like, tackle me! What is happening right now?" She also went on to add that Whoopi and some of the people present there saw the incident, "Whoopi saw it, and she was like 'come here, "And she was great, and she pulled me aside in her little area, and she was like 'Don't you let her do it.'" Also read: Dealer gets 10 years in prison in death of actor Michael K. Williams Steele told the host Kelly that she was shocked by Barbara's action, "Am I in a movie right now? A legend…one of the legends in this industry just tried to beat me up!" she told Kelly. A rep for Walters has reacted to Sage's accusation and told The Hollywood Reporter, "This is impossible to believe and uncharacteristic of Barbara!" The trailblazing American broadcast journalist, who paved the way for females in journalism, passed away on December 30th. She was 93 years old. Barbara was the first American female journalist to anchor the evening show. In her 5 decades-long career, Walters interviewed many renowned personalities, from big Hollywood stars to politicians and royals. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Shocking! Sage Steele reveals Barbara Walters physically assaulted her backstage at The View

<p><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/barbara-walters-iconic-the-view-anchor-interviewer-dies-at-93-548237">Barbara Walters</a></strong>, iconic broadcast journalist and TV personality, died on Friday at the age of 93 in her New York home. Creator of the popular chat show 'The View' and a pioneer in the field of television news, she was known for her dauntless style. After her death, personalities from the fields of news, entertainment, and politics in the United States shared their shock at her demise on their social media handles.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Oprah Winfrey wrote, "Without Barbara Walters there wouldn’t have been me — nor any other woman you see on evening, morning, and daily news. She was indeed a Trailblazer. I did my very first television audition with her in mind the whole time. Grateful that she was such a powerful and gracious role model. Grateful to have known her. Grateful to have followed in her Light.”</p>

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<p>Disney CEO Bob Iger tweeted, “I have sad news to share today Barbara Walters passed away this evening at her home in New York. Barbara was a true legend, a pioneer not just for women in journalism but for journalism itself. She was a one-of-a-kind reporter who landed many of the most important interviews of our time, from heads of state and leaders of regimes to the biggest celebrities and sports icons. I had the pleasure of calling Barbara a colleague for more than three decades, but more importantly, I was able to call her a dear friend. She will be missed by all of us at The Walt Disney Company, and we send our deepest condolences to her daughter, Jacqueline.”</p>

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<p>Monica Lewinsky, who Walters interviewed in 1999, "I knew barbara for over half of my life. we met in the spring of 1998, in the midst of the starr investigation; i was 24. i remarked that this was the first time i’d ever been in serious trouble. i’d basically been a good kid — got good grades, didn’t do drugs, never shoplifted etc. without missing a beat barbara said: monica, next time shoplift.”</p>

<p>American Tennis legend Billie Jean King shared, “Pioneering TV news broadcaster Barbara Walters has died. A true trailblazer, she was the 1st woman anchor on the evening news. And I was privileged to know her. When she interviewed me, it was clear she did her homework. She was always prepared. May she rest in power.”</p>

<p>Actress Alyssa Milano tweeted, "Rest In Peace, Barbara Walters. Thanks for helping me find my voice.”</p>

<p>Wonder Woman actress Lynda Carter wrote, "Barbara Walters was an American institution. As the first female national news anchor, she opened the door to endless possibilities for so many girls who wanted to work in TV, myself included. Her impact cannot be overstated. I’ll miss you, Barbara. Thank you for everything.”</p>

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Barbara Walters, iconic broadcast journalist and TV personality, died on Friday at the age of 93 in her New York home. Creator of the popular chat show 'The View' and a pioneer in the field of television news, she was known for her dauntless style.

Barbara Walters, iconic broadcast journalist and TV personality, died on Friday at the age of 93 in her New York home. Creator of the popular chat show 'The View' and a pioneer in the field of television news, she was known for her dauntless style. After her death, personalities from the fields of news, entertainment, and politics in the United States shared their shock at her demise on their social media handles. Oprah Winfrey wrote, "Without Barbara Walters there wouldn’t have been me — nor any other woman you see on evening, morning, and daily news. She was indeed a Trailblazer. I did my very first television audition with her in mind the whole time. Grateful that she was such a powerful and gracious role model. Grateful to have known her. Grateful to have followed in her Light.” Disney CEO Bob Iger tweeted, “I have sad news to share today Barbara Walters passed away this evening at her home in New York. Barbara was a true legend, a pioneer not just for women in journalism but for journalism itself. She was a one-of-a-kind reporter who landed many of the most important interviews of our time, from heads of state and leaders of regimes to the biggest celebrities and sports icons. I had the pleasure of calling Barbara a colleague for more than three decades, but more importantly, I was able to call her a dear friend. She will be missed by all of us at The Walt Disney Company, and we send our deepest condolences to her daughter, Jacqueline.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Oprah (@oprah) Monica Lewinsky, who Walters interviewed in 1999, "I knew barbara for over half of my life. we met in the spring of 1998, in the midst of the starr investigation; i was 24. i remarked that this was the first time i’d ever been in serious trouble. i’d basically been a good kid — got good grades, didn’t do drugs, never shoplifted etc. without missing a beat barbara said: monica, next time shoplift.” American Tennis legend Billie Jean King shared, “Pioneering TV news broadcaster Barbara Walters has died. A true trailblazer, she was the 1st woman anchor on the evening news. And I was privileged to know her. When she interviewed me, it was clear she did her homework. She was always prepared. May she rest in power.” Actress Alyssa Milano tweeted, "Rest In Peace, Barbara Walters. Thanks for helping me find my voice.” Wonder Woman actress Lynda Carter wrote, "Barbara Walters was an American institution. As the first female national news anchor, she opened the door to endless possibilities for so many girls who wanted to work in TV, myself included. Her impact cannot be overstated. I’ll miss you, Barbara. Thank you for everything.”

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