In a recent revelation, Joy Behar, the host of "The View," announced that the show would be going on a break.
This announcement came just a day after the White House suggested that the show should be "pulled off air" due to its ratings hitting a "record low," as reported by the Independent. Donald Trump Jr. responded to the news, stating, "This seems like a major win for humanity and common sense."
Behar, the 82-year-old comedian, inadvertently disclosed the show's impending summer hiatus during a recent episode. "Before we go on hiatus, we only have one more show after this," she said, before turning to the executive producer Brian Teta to confirm, "I'm allowed to say that, right?" Alyssa Farah Griffin, the co-host, humorously responded, "It's too late now," while Teta noted that it "doesn't really matter."
The announcement comes in the wake of criticism from the White House, following Behar's comments that President Donald Trump was attacking former President Obama out of "jealousy," according to The Hill. A White House spokesperson retorted, "Joy Behar is an irrelevant loser suffering from a severe case of Trump Derangement Syndrome."
The spokesperson further added, "It's no surprise that 'The View's ratings hit an all-time low last year. She should self-reflect on her own jealousy of President Trump's historic popularity before her show is the next to be pulled off-air."
However, the upcoming hiatus of "The View" seems to be part of its regular schedule and not an unforeseen development. A source familiar with the matter confirmed that the show is entering its usual summer break, as reported by the Independent. The show typically takes a brief pause around the July 4th holiday, resumes for a few weeks, and concludes the season in late July or early August. It then returns in September, aligning with standard broadcast TV practices.
Whoopi Goldberg, the co-host, confirmed this during the same episode, stating, "OK ... so this what's going on. We will see you all for another new show, and we'll be back for our new season in September."
The future of "The View" remains uncertain as it enters its summer hiatus. Whether the show will bounce back from its low ratings or succumb to the White House's criticism is yet to be seen. However, one thing is clear: the show's hosts are not backing down from expressing their views, regardless of the controversy they may stir.
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