Viewers of “The View” reacted to the talk show’s recent promo seemingly without host Whoopi Goldberg.
On Aug. 15, “The View” posted the promo video for the show’s new season on X, formerly known as Twitter.
Hosts Joy Behar, 80, Sunny Hostin, 54, Ana Navarro, 51, Sara Haines, 45, and Alyssa Farah Griffin, 34, took part in the promo. Goldberg, 67, who has been a longtime host of the show appeared toward the end, hiding behind the camera.
“Uh ohhh, I don’t see Whoopi,” one user wrote.
Uh ohhh, I don't see Whoopi.
— ?? Zena?Bean?? (@ZenaBean5) August 16, 2023
Another user wrote, “Where is Whoopi!!!”
Where is Whoopi!!! ????????
— bsamster☮️??? ? (@bsamster1) August 17, 2023
“That promo for ‘THE VIEW’’s new season had me on edge for a moment! Can’t imagine the show without Whoopi Goldberg! She is coming back too, right?” one user asked.
That promo for THE VIEW's new season had me on edge for a moment! Can't imagine the show without Whoopi Goldberg! She is coming back too, right?
— Suiru Tunteng (@TuntengSuiru) August 16, 2023
Another user expressed they would be happy to see Goldberg go.
“It’s time for Whoopi to GO!! She brings the whole show down to me,” they wrote.
However, other users realized the video was just a teaser.
“Yes!!! There she is!!! You scared me!!! Shame on you!!” one user expressed, adding, “Miss you all!”
Yes!!! There she is!!! You scared me!!! Shame on you!! Miss you all!?????
— bsamster☮️??? ? (@bsamster1) August 17, 2023
Another user admitted not seeing Goldberg “scared” them.
“I was about to rip y’all a new one, about to spew all kinds of meanness for doing a promo without the glue that holds it all together. I know Whoopi is coming back!” the person shared.
The user also recognized the importance of watching “entire videos BEFORE ripping.”
“Halloween level scare! Well played,” the person continued.
Another user wrote, “Ya’ll had me for a second there. I got scared that Whoopi wasn’t coming back.”
The user also expressed excitement “for the new season” and congratulated the women “on a brand new season!”
Ya'll had me for a second there. I got scared that Whoopi wasn't coming back. Can't wait for the new season. Congratulations on a brand new season! ???
— BigVee74 (@BigVee1974) August 16, 2023
Another user stated they wouldn’t watch the show if Goldberg “wasn’t there.”
Cause honey, I was about to not be watching if Whoopi wasn't there. You all tried to pull a fast one. hahahahaha??
— Shakeia Lawhon (@Keia_Law) August 16, 2023
“You all tried to pull a fast one. hahahahaha,” the user continued.