The View‘s Tuesday broadcast was one co-host short of a full panel.
At the top of the hour, just Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, Sunny Hostin and Alyssa Farah Griffin sat at the show’s Hot Topics table, with Sara Haines clearly M.I.A. (She did, however, appear on Monday’s installment.) So why was Haines absent from the show? Goldberg answered that question at the top of the second segment.
“We needed to tell you that Sara’s out for a few days attending a funeral for a family friend. That’s why she’s not here,” she said. The show then quickly moved on to the day’s next topic.
While Haines did not comment specifically about her absence on social media, she did post via Instagram story that she was back home in Iowa.
This isn’t the first time a host has been absent this season. Goldberg missed out on the show’s Season 27 premiere after testing positive for COVID-19. It was the second time a COVID diagnosis had caused her to sit out The View‘s broadcasts, having previously been sidelined by the virus in November 2022.
The View did not alter its hosting lineup at all between Seasons 26 and 27, a rare turn of events for a series with typically high turnover. The past decade has seen the departures of Roșie O’Donnell, Nicole Wallace, Roșie Perez, Raven-Symoné, Michelle Collins, Candace Cameron Bure, Paula Faris, Jedediah Bila, Meghan McCain and Abby Huntsman. Behar and Haines also left and returned in that time.
Griffin, the former communications director for President Trump, and Navarro, a longtime contributor to The View, were both added as permanent hosts ahead of Season 26.
Sarah is probably the most level headed of this gaggle of women.Good mid western stock.Alyssa Griffin…a close second.
There was no need to explain why Sarah isn’t at The View.
It’s her business ,
nobody else’s.
Yeah I never understand why public announcements have to happen. it’s one thing if the person is out for weeks/months because it stops constant speculation, but a few days/a week? Whatever.
I agree. Someone is always trying to make something out of nothing.
Well it the View, I watch one episode, so really just don’t care, won’t watch it, and never will again. They are not a political program, they are……
Well lets face it if I put down the truth you remove the post!
I love the line-up. Don’t fix it if it ain’t broken.
I love looking at the view. It has very great people there and love every bit of that show. I would be lost with out your show. Very friendly and beautiful women. Keep up the good work.
We tried to watch NCIS, we used to love it.
Why is it still on? The dialog for the staff about fast food breakfast and a green smoothie was ridiculous and boring..
We appreciate a good script, this program needs one.
Ana Navarro is such an articulate & dead-on funny host; she’s urbane & classy without ever being preachy. We really look for the days she’s there! And, of course, Joy! She is a joy and a hoot!! Thank you to all the hosts for extensive knowledge of what’s really going on! You’re an impactful, important, impartial news source!!
And still, “The View” is THE worst program still on the air to this day, being supported by big corporate media, and STILL not presenting any fresh ideas and intelligence. Watching the program is a complete waste of time.
Then don’t watch. Hmm yet they have good ratings and a big audience. I guess many people don’t share your VIEW!
Why is this news? We know why Rosie O’Donnell left. We know why Meghan McCain left. We know why some of the others left. Some people become too contentious and can’t take the heat so they leave the kitchen.
Yet the show goes on and is getting good ratings.
I like the show and will continue to watch.
I really like the View. Smart women talk smart discussions. How does one get hired to work for the View.
The only person, I can’t stand, is Sunny Hostin! She’s racist & talks bad about Trump! Yes a lot of ppl out there doesn’t like Trump but they don’t talk mean about him everyday. It’s what 5 women are Democrats against 1 Republican. That’s not fair! I use to like the View, not anymore!!
Been watching The View since it started. Had to record it when it first started because I worked. Have liked some Hosts more than others but they have all made the show enjoyable in one way or another! Would miss it if ends.