Lately on The View, fans have been raising eyebrows—and not in a good way—over Whoopi Goldberg’s behavior.
The longtime moderator, known for her outspoken views and commanding presence, has recently been keeping noticeably quiet during certain hot-topic segments.
Her silence hasn’t gone unnoticed, and social media is now echoing with frustration from loyal viewers who feel she’s tuning out rather than weighing in.
A Viral Topic, a Silent Host
The moment that stirred the pot came during a conversation sparked by a viral TikTok podcast. The topic? Whether or not people should delete photos of their exes from their phones and social media. Whoopi, introducing the subject, said:
“There is a recent podcast clip on TikTok, which sparked a debate over whether you should delete photos of your ex from your phone and social media,” adding,
“Is hanging on to photos of your ex a bad thing? I’ll leave it to you.”
And with that, she quite literally left it to her co-hosts—Ana Navarro, Sara Haines, and Sunny Hostin—who took over the discussion while Whoopi sat back, arms crossed, offering no further input.
Fans Aren’t Holding Back
That hands-off approach didn’t sit well with a number of viewers. Many fans argue that her physical demeanor often speaks louder than words—when she’s disinterested, she tends to withdraw completely.
And for an audience used to Whoopi being front and center, this subtle form of disengagement feels dismissive.
Over on TikTok and YouTube, viewers voiced their dissatisfaction. One comment read:
“I’m so over Whoopi’s dismissive attitude. Taking part in these discussions is part of her job but yet she acts like it’s beneath her or can’t be bothered. And it’s not the first time this has happened either.”
Another viewer noted,
“Super annoying when Whoopi Golderberg acts that way about some topics. Like she’s either too good for a topic, too mature for a topic, or she considers it a valley girl topic. Maybe it’s just the gas building up in her.”
A third chimed in with even more exasperation:
“Way too often. Someone should call her out on it. They have to listen to her word salad nonsense at the end of many segments.”
Mixed Reactions and a Divided Audience
While there was plenty of criticism, not everyone was ready to cancel Whoopi. Some fans defended her, pointing out her long-standing role on the show and suggesting the backlash might be overblown.
A few argued that people who don’t enjoy the show anymore should simply stop watching, while others chalked it up to her comedian roots—saying the whole thing could be part of an inside joke or playful persona.
As for the topic that started it all? Fans themselves seemed split. Some said they’d never delete pictures of their ex unless the breakup was particularly messy.
Others noted they hold on to photos only if their ex was the parent of their child. And then there were those who said: absolutely not, every trace of the ex has got to go.
In the end, whether it’s Whoopi’s silence or the debate over digital keepsakes, The View once again managed to stir conversation beyond the TV screen. But for now, many fans are left wondering if the Whoopi they’ve followed for years is starting to check out—or just choosing her moments more carefully.
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