In a surprising move that has left fans and industry insiders in shock, ABC has announced that it will not renew the contracts of two prominent co-hosts on “The View”: Whoopi Goldberg and Joy Behar. Both Goldberg, who joined the show in 2007, and Behar, a member of the original lineup since 1997 (with a brief hiatus), have been central to the show’s appeal.
Their outspoken discussions and provocative viewpoints have kept viewers engaged over the years.
However, ABC’s decision to part ways with them comes with a twist: the network cited the need to remove “toxic people from the show.” The label “toxic” raises eyebrows and invites speculation.
What exactly constitutes toxicity in this context? The lack of a detailed public explanation leaves room for interpretation. Could it be internal conflicts, clashes of attitudes, or something entirely else?
The term has sparked a broader debate about workplace dynamics, especially in the high-pressure world of live television.
