Whoopi Goldberg Missing From ‘The View’ After Trump’s Inauguration — Here’s Why
Whoopi Goldberg was noticeably missing from The View table during the Tuesday, January 21, episode, just one day after Donald Trump‘s inauguration. Since Goldberg is often very vocal regarding her feelings for Trump, viewers were looking forward to her post-inauguration takes, but she was not present to give them.
However, her absence did not come as a complete surprise, as Goldberg said on the January 13 episode of The View: Behind the Table podcast that she was going to be in Paris this week. Joy Behar confirmed on The View that her co-host was out for another “work commitment.”
As Goldberg explained herself, “I did a layout, a fashion layout, for a company called Ami, and apparently it sort of went through the roof, so they invited me to come and be part of their fashion show in Paris. Which I’m going to do because I’ve had so many comments over my career about how odd my looks are and, ‘Why don’t [you] have eyebrows and you’re so weird looking,’ and the ideas of what beauty is and what beauty isn’t.”
The actress “promised” that she’d come back, even though her return would be after Trump was officially sworn into office.
Goldberg previously made headlines for defending Carrie Underwood‘s decision to perform “America the Beautiful” at the inauguration. “People do what they do for whatever reasons,” she said. “It’s like, Joe [Scarborough] and Mika [Brzezinski] do what they do. They felt that’s what they needed to do. And I got to stand behind them. And I stand behind her. Because if I believe I have the right to make up my mind to go perform someplace, I believe they have the same right… Doesn’t mean I’m particularly interested. I won’t be watching, but that’s me.”
Underwood dealt with technical difficulties during her performance, which led her to perform a cappella at the high-profile event.
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I’m a democrat and even I think the show is toxic and too one sided ! It should be cancelled
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Just like TRUMP SHOULD NOT BE PRESIDENT
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I don't understand why people have a problem with The View. It's an opinion show. A talk show. Wish the hate in this country could just be dialed back. If you don't like it, turn the channel. That's what I do. Love the View and Whoopi. Love Whoopi's look. I have hardly any eyebrows myself. I think they're overrated anyway.😁
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The “ladies” only promote hate and persecution and you are right just don’t tune into it.
That being said, I see their antics displayed all over YouTube and their crazy excerpts. It’s no wonder so many people are suing the View.
They are probably paid dem-liberal / woke sell outs and are crooked as Sunny Hostin’s husband.
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Barbara was the best. I haven't watched it since. Don't l8ke them at all they are nasty.
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The View is an opinion show all about hate. Hate for those who disagree with their politics view.
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They are racist and hate America
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Couldn’t have said it better myself!!!!
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Perhaps if THE VIEW didn't spew so much hate on a daily basis against anyone who holds different opinions from them ,they wouldn't be getting it in return. And many everyday people think that these women lie and say insane things regularly.
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Yes I guess it's only ok for certain people to SPEW hate but when you defend the person they are hating on, you become the hate 🤦♀️lose lose .... just to be clear, this is not defending them, THEY (the view)ARE THE WORLD'S WORST HATERS!!!!!
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I truly believe lots of this stuff coming from the ones within or inside the room next door.smile in front of your face not behind your back .and spot the camera on you. Sooo. Funny. But not so. Because I like everyone at the tables on the view. Exspecially?
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Any comedian,.or show, that talks about politics, I just don't care for. I absolutely hate politics! Tried watching the show, and all they want to do it down Trump, for lies spread by the media, that I know were lies because I heard the truth before!
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Because they are so negative
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Who shows more hate than the view? Whoopi hates Men and white people.
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Because the lady and the rest of the panel show so much hate for things and people they don't agree with can never acknowledge a single good think Trump has done that sick there is none so blind as he who will not see.
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She promised to leave the US. Keep your promise
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100% agree keep your butt in Paris. We don’t want her back.
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Hopefully the view will be canceled eventually people stop watching. Very toxic show
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Right I find the view .not just opinions but verging on belittling and just a little short of slandering .specialty when it comes to the president elect .remember the people spoke to who they wanted as president .not a single vote but unanimous vote .so in such .the president elect deserves the respect due .in saying that .certain co-host and host of the view should adresse him as such .not the man in office .in a most considering way .all im saying .
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I won't go as far to say the "man in office" I prefer the "that character in office aka "the wannabe dictator" words from his mouth.... that he's gonna be the LAST elected president.
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No worse than Fox
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Don't like what they say don't watch it simple as that. I don't like anything on Fox News Channel so guess what i don't watch it. Also remember just because you do not believe what they say or agree with it doesn'tmake it a lie. If its the truth its the truth your belief in it doesn't change that
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Barbara Walters is turning in her grave. The View doesn't understand differences of opinions and it's okay to support whomever you like.
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Loved the show back then! Barbara had class! She never let any of the fights go too far. I also liked when Roseanne was on (even though I didn't like her.) The fun repartee back then was enjoyable. Now everyone agrees with each other, yet they are all pissed off anyway.
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One day everything will be made right. As for now, those hens will cackle away spreading their delusional disease.
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Whoopi is very classy. Intelligent person can't say that about 47
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Looks like a walking mop!
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She looks much older and time has done a number on her both physically and mentally.
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Not true .whoppie is the cohort of all she is a disrespectful American .the man in office .if you don't think that's disrespectful .then Wat is .sonnie broke the line between opinions and slander.therfore she should be fired .line is thin yes but the line is still there .
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I think it’s way more disrespectful to shout F**k Brandon about and 2 Biden was about 1000 times more disrespectful. And MTG shouting down the sitting president during state of the unions. What are you going to say if it happens to Trump? It’s ok to be disrespectful to Dems, but not republicans? Police your own party first, and when you are perfect, then you can call out others. You might recognize this from the Bible (casting stones when you’re not perfect…) Even God does not want you to be so hypocritical.
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I watch this show and don't think any of the women speaking hate America.....but they do4 have the right to voice their opinions, their likes & dislikes...it's their right. I don't like him either & that is my right!
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You're kidding. Right? Whoopie is physically and spiritually disgusting. She's a buffooning hideous big mouthm
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Whoopi is a racist!!!
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I enjoy the variety of comments of the View. Good job ladies
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Pedjudital people should never throw stones .she did not disrespect president Obama .did she ,no......but Trump from the get go .just cancell the show and be done with it .
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Great job ladies.....keep voicing your opinions!
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There is no variety, just plain hate. They also silence people before they can even defend their opinion. They love their free speech but do not give that right to guests on the show that they disagree with. Yes it is your talk show, but then dont invite people on if you are going to constantly int. errupt them and not allow them to speak freely. I feel sorry for their children.
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They should have fired Whoopie and Joy after their first day.
They act like only their opinions matter. And they act like they are on a political news program. NOT what Barbara Walter's intended the show to be.
It is 4 or 5 racists women who are complete PIGS!!
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Exactly you can put makeup and perfume on a pig but it's still a pig!!
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Exactly .fire the show .joy whoppie .sonny .options ,slander .and shady talk that's all you hear on the show .
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Right talk show .not slander and disrespect .babra Walters was a classy women .those four fall short of a great like Barbra.
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How come they don’t talk about their fellow host Sunny Hostins husband being corrupt ???
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Whoopi is the backbone of the View. This is the best the lineup has ever been. We get a view from all sides. I don't always agree with everything they say, but the show is always thought provoking.
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Behind the Table is wonderful. THANKS BRIAN! I never miss either.
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You know what I say about Whoopie being gone from the View. Whoopdeedoo I bet I don't care
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I personally wish the view would be canceled. It is a very distasteful show, the wo.en are very negative, sometimes very negative and pur hateful. They are to the far left, they hate Trump, they are mean, nasty women.
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It should be called the “One Sided View” because if you don’t agree with the hosts, your scum. I used to love the show up until Barbara Walters left now it’s just garbage and so toxic. I agree, Barbara is rolling in her grave!
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The show is nothing but hate and they just don't stop with the lies in surprised the show is still on.
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Good grief, who cares why whoopi is not present at the view.. iit's a crap show
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Whoopi can and will do whatever she wants. As for The View, those "women" need to grow up and stop gossiping. Get off the whole "T" thing. EVERYDAY they talk garbage about him, yet they say he is the one talking garbage. I say look/ listen again people. Those women with the exception of Alyssa are the most opinionated, hateful, uneducated women I have ever seen! I can't tell you how many times I have " fact checked" that Sunny women. She has such an attitude and she comes across r@c!st especially after that comment about uneducated white woman. She was so upset about the presidential loss and extremely rude to Alyssa. That show needs to be CANCELED!!
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Carrie Underwood sounded amazing for Trumps Inauguration.
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What did you think of Billy Ray? XD
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Billy Ray needs help or he will continue to spiral out of control. I am not a big fan of his but I am appalled at his behavior.
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I think Twab has no clue what class is. Probably thinks Kamala has class as well.🙄😆
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Hope the most MISERABLE and HATEFUL woman stays in Paris...she's an absolute disgrace
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I can't imagine anyone in their right mind. Wanted to put Whoopi Big Mouth Goldberg on a magazine. I can understand if you was doing an Apple commercial that would be perfect for her and joy blow hard
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You will judge one day
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What?.... MAYBE YOU will learn English SOME DAY!
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I certainly hope she stays there, as well!
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Whoopi probably needed a few mental health days🫠
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Just glad to hear that it’s was a lie that Joy and Woppi was Not returning to the show
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I got nauseous when I was flipping through the channels and accidentlaly switched on the View and saw that thing called "Whoopi." I couldn't get her and Joy out of my house fast enough! 🤢🤢🤮
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When people lie on a public program like the View, they should be held accountable, or sued if bad enough. Opinions are one thing but blatant lies are dispicable.
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I think all these haters should turn off their tv sets if they don’t like what they hear. People rather hear a lie than the truth. You people don’t like Whoopi because she speaks the truth& the truth hurts. Your precious Trump if his mouth is moving he is speaking a lie. I don’t believe anything he says so I don’t listen to him I have that right & so do you so use it.
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Commenters here are a bunch of hypocrites. And mostly women. Are you all hearing yourselves? My God! Complaining about all of the hate and toxicity on The View, yet you can't spew enough of it yourselves. Shameful.
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Who cares . She promised to leave . So leave . The American people have spoken. We don't want her here . Please.
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How do I block this stuff. Whoopie lost me years ago. Sucks. I adored her movies in the 80 and 90s. Even her first movie Telephone
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I hope she stays in Paris , the show should be cancelled it’s so one sided . I also think the other co host should join her.
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Guess she kept her promise and left the country since he won re-election
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Why would anyone want to wear Whoopi tents
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Because that’s what she likes and like some people she is one of a kind. she’s not the oh me God I have to follow what everyone else thinks is fashion. Make your money Whoopi
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She’s a discusting person
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I love The View! Keep up the good work ladies. We need the debates.
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i love the view I been watching for awhile .They got opinions and I got mines, but lots of people been watching the shows saying it’s toxic. That just tells me they been watching for a while . And love the show .They want to wish Goldberg away because she hear and see the truth..and tells it to everyone and joy adds on . That’s what makes the real show (facts) exspecially if our (you know who said some stuff.But JB is the one that say what ever comes to mine and don’t gives a (shhh) but no one wish her off the show.They all make my day .whats wrong speaking the truth people. Then see it other channels the thing they spoke about (that person) Everthing come to the light.The truth shall be told so thank you to all the ladies at the view table
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Its a great day, when the lead cow from the view us not on tv
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It's a talk so,but why do Sarah thinks because her husband is a attorney, she has to be the center of talk. Sometimes she should shut up.
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THANK GOD FOR DONALD TRUMP 🙏
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ABSOLUTELY!... At least ONE person on HERE has brains!!...GO TRUMP TRAIN....Choo-Choo!
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The idea of Whoopi Goldberg doing a magazine shoot and walking the runway and someone watching this and not vomiting is absolutely hysterical!! I can talk for everyone in the United States nobody wants to see this nobody!!
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Well said
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That’s a pretty far fetched thing for anyone to say. You have quite the nerve to think you speak for all Americans!!!!!
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Now see that is a opinion .a shitty one .but a opinion non the less .
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No one talks for me
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What’s Twab? Is the mop she wears?
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You can't speak for everyone.....who died & left you the national spokesperson for everyone?
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You speak for yourself...not me. I love and respect Whoopi Goldberg. She's spent years entertaining us. So funny and smart. Ty Whoopi! 🌹
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