Joy Behar Apologizes to Viewers on Her First Day Filling in for Whoopi Goldberg: Here’s Why. Joy Behar stepped into the moderator role on The View in Whoopi Goldberg‘s absence and opened the show with a surprising apology. Here’s what happened.
Joy Behar Steps in for Whoopi Goldberg
With Whoopi Goldberg absent from The View this week, Joy Behar took over the moderator role, a position she’s no stranger to. Goldberg, who has been busy with prior work commitments, including attending Paris Fashion Week and showcasing the renovations at Notre Dame Cathedral, left fans curious about her whereabouts.
On January 22, Joy kicked off the episode with a warm yet humorous greeting, saying, “Hello, everyone, and welcome to The View,” followed by an update that “Whoopi will be back next week.” She turned to her co-hosts for confirmation, with Sara Haines chiming in with a quick, “Yes.”
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Joy’s Unexpected Apology
In an unexpected moment, Joy turned to the audience and said, “I’m sorry,” which elicited laughter from the crowd. She then joked that the viewers were “stuck” with her in Whoopi’s absence. The humor didn’t stop there—when an audience member shouted, “You’ll do!” Joy repeated the comment with a laugh, clearly enjoying the lighthearted support.
Throughout the week, Joy continued to offer playful apologies for stepping in as moderator, acknowledging with her trademark humor that viewers might be missing Whoopi. “I know I’m the second choice,” she joked, but her sharp wit and quick humor kept the episodes running smoothly.
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Why Was Whoopi Goldberg Absent?
While Joy didn’t share specific details about Whoopi’s absence, the Sister Act star revealed on social media that she was in Paris for a work-related trip. Whoopi attended the AMI Alexandre Mattiussi collection’s fashion show as part of Paris Fashion Week and shared snippets of her experience on Instagram.
In addition to fashion, Whoopi also visited the iconic Notre Dame Cathedral to witness the ongoing renovations after the 2019 fire. Meanwhile, her stint as Miss Hannigan in Annie on Broadway continues to keep her busy
Joy Behar Keeps Things Light
Joy Behar’s good-natured apologies and quick humor charmed The View audience in Whoopi’s absence, proving once again why she’s a beloved panelist. As Goldberg takes time for her work obligations, Joy reassured viewers she’s ready to hold down the fort—even if she jokingly insists they “settle” for her.
What are your thoughts on Joy’s playful apology? Share your favorite moments from her hosting this week in the comments!
