The atmosphere around The View has always been erratic, with ferocious arguments, scathing viewpoints, and the odd controversy. However, fans are talking about something else lately: the show’s own future.
Quiet rumors of cancellation and potential cast changes have plagued the long-running ABC chat program for months. Further rumors have been stoked by Alyssa Farah Griffin’s recent pregnancy announcement. Although a temporary successor may be brought in for her planned maternity leave, some viewers believe the changes won’t end there.
Rumors suggest that a few familiar faces could be leaving after this season — and fans are already making it clear that there’s one host whose departure would be a dealbreaker.
Sara Haines Speaks Up After Heated Interview
Back in 1997, Barbara Walters envisioned The View as a roundtable of women with different political perspectives — a space where conversation could be as spirited as it was enlightening.
For years, it lived up to that reputation. But following Walters’ retirement in 2014, many have noted a noticeable lean toward the political left.
The current lineup — Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, Sara Haines, Sunny Hostin, Ana Navarro, and Alyssa Farah Griffin — represents a blend of liberals and moderate voices, though most lean left.
Their “Hot Topics” segment has become the heart of the show, often dissecting what’s happening in Washington, D.C., and holding those in power accountable.
Despite accusations of political favoritism, the co-hosts have long maintained that The View welcomes guests from across the spectrum. A recent episode put that claim to the test when actress Cheryl Hines joined the panel.
Once recognized for her acting career, Hines is now widely known as the wife of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who serves as the head of the Department of Health and Human Services.
Kennedy has made headlines for his pledge to “Make America Healthy Again,” and for his controversial investigation into potential links between vaccines and autism — a stance that has earned him both devoted supporters and fierce critics.
During her appearance, Hines was there to promote her new book but ended up spending much of her time defending her husband’s public positions. After the interview, Sara Haines stepped in to underline the show’s core principle: open dialogue.
“We want people at our table. We want people with different views at our table,” Haines said.
Fans Say The View Won’t Be the Same Without Joy Behar
As The View continues to evolve, longtime viewers are voicing their biggest concern — losing the voices that make the show what it is.
Whoopi Goldberg and Joy Behar, both outspoken and often at the center of heated debates, are fan favorites. But with both women now in their seventies, conversations about potential retirement aren’t far-fetched.
The idea of Joy Behar leaving, however, has fans up in arms.
“The View will cease to be The View that we know and love when Joy is no longer on the panel. She IS the show to me and many many others. Plus she’s an OG,” one fan wrote on social media.
Another added,
“Joy is my all-time favorite. She has everything and could do that show all by herself, with a little technical assistance!!!”
And a third fan summed it up simply, calling the veteran comedian the “soul” of the daytime talk show.
While Behar hasn’t made any official announcement about leaving, she’s openly talked about looking forward to retirement someday soon. If that time comes, one thing is clear — fans won’t be taking it quietly.
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