ABC’s “The View” is back but temporarily without co-host Whoopi Goldberg.
On Tuesday, the talk show made its return after a brief summer break.
“We’re back!” co-host Joy Behar said to kick off the first episode of the show’s 27th season.
She noted, “As you can see, Whoopi is not here. She has COVID.”
As the audience booed, Behar chimed in, “It’s back! But she’s on the mend.”
“She’s on the tail end and she’ll probably be back this week. But sorry she’s not here for those of you who were looking forward to seeing her,” she added.
Watch the video below:
"ITS BACK!"
— Nicholas Fondacaro (@NickFondacaro) September 5, 2023
The View declares COVID "is back" because Whoopi Goldberg got COVID AGAIN (despite being vaccinated) and had to miss the first episode of the new season (27). pic.twitter.com/RuGNoCzHRp
After pointing out Goldberg’s absence, Behar turned her attention to the new table the cast sat around.
Joy Behar whines about their new table and chairs.
“I feel like I’m in a hole here. Can I get a pillow please to raise me? … It feels like a blackjack table.” pic.twitter.com/EH5qtJv6Pu— Nicholas Fondacaro (@NickFondacaro) September 5, 2023
While her fellow co-hosts thought the new table was nice, Behar expressed discomfort with the chairs.
“These are new seats and I feel like I’m in a hole here. Can I get a pillow please to raise me?” she asked.