The View might have started as a roundtable for hot-button issues, but lately, it’s just as much about the chaos as the commentary. From Whoopi Goldberg‘s side-eyes and collapsing, to celebrity name-drops and spontaneous ghost talk, the show has started to feel more like unscripted reality TV than a current events panel, and honestly, that’s why we can’t stop watching.
Just think about your favorite reality show. Let’s take Bravo, for instance. Literally any of the IPs on the network, and they’ll have something similarly parallel to The View. Sure, it may be a stretch, but go with me. Take The Real Housewives, for example. Looking for sisterhood and camaraderie? They’ve both got it. Constant bickering and fighting? Double check. Hoping for a famous face to pop up once in a while? You’ve got it! Most importantly, the similarity that The View and a show like The Real Housewives share is the ability to watch women from varying perspectives to discuss the topics we find important.
When things get serious on The View, there are moments when levity shines through. Watching Whoopi have a moment where she collapses or removes herself from the table is a relatable moment for viewers. Maybe we could have the guts to react the way that Whoopi does, but we don’t have an EGOT to fall back on for that knee-jerk reaction. Joy Behar loves a smooch in the morning, and fans can’t wait to see who will be on the receiving end. If you want some hot tea, Joy’s also “outed” Sara Haines on air in October 2024. “Are you going to bring up that lesbian relationshipyou said you had, back at Smith [College] ?” she joked with her co-hosts parents in the crowd.Alyssa Farah Griffin reminded Joy, “that was off-air that she told us that,” before Sunny Hostin observed, “now it’s on-air!” It’s in those moments that fans can see the connections. Those funny moments that make everyone laugh keep The View vibrant.
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There’s More Drama Beyond ‘The View’ That Doesn’t Make It To Air
In a time when everyone has a podcast, of course, The View has its own behind-the-scenes special that gives an extension beyond the show. Your favorite co-hosts join Brian Teta to share the stories and tell the tales that fans have been eager to hear. Because it’s a more unfiltered space, it’s like listening to your favorite Housewives bring the drama on their own personal podcast. And let’s be honest, which Bravolebrity doesn’t have their own audio-visual extravaganza?
Behind the Table has become a character of its own. So when those headline-making moments occur on the televised edition of The View, the stars sit with their boss to discuss it even further. They have the opportunity to expand upon candid conversations in a more intimate setting. As they say on RuPaul’s Drag Race, “If you’re not watching Untucked, you’re only getting half the story.” And that’s how it is with the podcast. In twenty minutes, the one-on-one chats pull back the curtain on the women you love. Eager to find out what Joy’s like unfiltered? Check out the podcast because the censors are at bay, and she’ll even tell you who she’s still got in her Rolodex. Interested to learn what gives Sara the ick? She’ll tell you on the podcast. And yes, previous co-hosts, like Star Jones and Raven-Symoné, have returned the studio to discuss their experience on The View. Two seasons deep, it’s become must-listen to content every day.
The View airs weekdays on ABC and is available to stream on Hulu.
