During a live episode of “The View,” Whoopi Goldberg demonstrated her zero-tolerance policy for audience members breaking the show’s rules. The incident unfolded as the co-hosts, including Sunny Hostin, were engaged in a discussion about the ongoing financial and legal woes of former President Donald Trump.
Midway through the conversation, Goldberg abruptly interrupted Hostin, having noticed an audience member apparently recording the show with his phone, an action that clearly flustered her. Without hesitation, Goldberg rose from her seat, visibly agitated, and crossed the stage to confront the individual directly, via Us Weekly.
“Hold on a second. Sir, I have to stop you with the camera because I can see you,” Whoopi says in a video that went viral on social media. “Do me a favor: Don’t pull it out again. I’d appreciate that. Thank you.” “What was he doing?” Behar inquired. “Recording,” Haines responded.
This unexpected turn of events momentarily shifted the focus from the discussion at hand to the brief altercation between Goldberg and the audience member. The audience, witnessing this interruption, appeared to support Goldberg’s stance on maintaining the show’s decorum, as evidenced by the applause that erupted following her admonition of the man.
The other co-hosts, including Joy Behar, Sara Haines, and Alyssa Farah Gryphon, could only watch as Goldberg took matters into her own hands, ensuring that the show’s protocols were respected. Despite the brief exchange of words, the specifics of the man’s response to Goldberg’s reprimand remained inaudible to the viewers. This incident underscored Goldberg’s commitment to upholding the integrity of “The View” as a platform, even if it meant directly addressing those who disregard its rules.