ABC Denies Claims of Not Renewing Whoopi Goldberg and Joy Behar’s Contracts on ‘The View’
Recently, rumors have spread claiming that ABC refused to renew the contracts of The View co-hosts Whoopi Goldberg and Joy Behar.
The alleged decision was said to be part of the network’s effort to remove “toxic” elements from the popular daytime talk show. However, a thorough investigation into these claims reveals that they are entirely baseless.
The Origin of the Rumor
The misinformation appears to have originated from an article published on July 17 by the website Bigoakbay. The article did not provide any credible sources or direct statements from ABC, Whoopi Goldberg, or Joy Behar.
Several fact-checking organizations have traced the story’s origins to unreliable sources, suggesting that it was deliberately fabricated to generate controversy. Bigoakbay has a history of publishing misleading or satirical content, further discrediting the claim.
ABC has officially denied the claim that they have chosen not to renew Goldberg and Behar’s contracts. A network spokesperson directly addressed the issue, stating that the assertion is “not true.”
There is no evidence supporting the idea that the network is planning major changes regarding The View’s hosting lineup.
Further, neither Goldberg nor Behar have made any public comments about potential contract disputes or an impending departure from the show. On the contrary, both co-hosts have continued to appear on The View, engaging in discussions on daily topics as usual.
Fact-Checking Reports
Several reputable fact-checking organizations, including Reuters and PolitiFact, have debunked the rumors:
Reuters confirmed that no credible information exists regarding ABC’s alleged decision to remove Goldberg and Behar. The article spreading the claim was found to be entirely unverified.
PolitiFact reported that the rumor originated from a self-described satire website, making it a false claim that was taken out of context and spread widely across social media.
Both organizations emphasized that the misinformation had been amplified by social media users and partisan news outlets, which failed to verify the credibility of the original claim.
