‘The View’ Fans Give Verdict on Show’s Dramatic New Season 29 Intro
The View returned for its 29th season on Monday (September 8), debuting a brand-new title sequence that has caused mixed reactions among fans.
The intro features black-and-white still images of hosts Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, Sunny Hostin, Sara Haines, Ana Navarro, and Alyssa Farah Griffin, while a voice-over introduces them and Leona Lewis‘ ‘This Version’ plays in the background.
This marks a notable shift from the Season 28 intro, which featured a green and gold theme and combined still images with video clips of the hosts from an official photoshoot.
Fans took to social media to share their reactions to the new intro, with one user on The View Reddit forum saying, “[It] feels very “in memoriam” eeek.”
“You said it not me….!” replied another, clearly thinking along the same lines.
“They should’ve just used the intro from last season,” said another.
Another wrote, “It seems like it’s temporary or something. Like someone this morning was like oh crap we forgot to put together a new intro, throw this up there.”
“I don’t think they did a big photo shoot this year so they probably used photos they already had,” shared one user.
“This is a very cut and paste intro for Season 29. Gotta save money somewhere, I guess,” wrote another.
However, others were more favorable, with one commenter writing, “I like how it’s been shortened, gets us to the show faster. The old intros were long for every day.”
“I don’t hate it 🤷♂️,” said another.
“Its an interesting choice. Hate Sunnys though, its so different from the others,” wrote one fan, noting how in Hostin’s shot, she is facing away from the camera.
“Truly! why can we not see [Hostin’s] face???” replied another user.
In a recent teaser for Season 29, Goldberg said, “This is why you should always keep coming back to The View, because you never know what’s going to happen.”
Guests announced for upcoming episodes include Emma Heming Willis, America Ferrera, Matthew McConaughey, Marlon Wayans, Robin Wright, Lily James, Priscilla Presley, Regina Hall, Gloria Estefan, Tim Allen, Glen Powell, and Eli Manning.
What do you think of the new View intro? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
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I’ve been watching The View since it started. I love the ladies & format. I love to hear each lady's point of view & get frustrated when they talk over each other. I think the intro pictures look more natural than last year’s. But also wonder why Sunny is in profile. I pray the show continues for many years!
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The show went off the rails long ago and hearing all of their opinions on the topics is so predictable and boring. End it already!
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I love to hear their take on the topics, but it is very irritating when they constantly interrupt one another.
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It is very obvious to me that Sunny Hostin does not like….or…is threatened by Alyssa Farrah Griffin. When Alyssa is speaking Sonny refuses to look at her. Sonny has met her match with Alyssa.
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Love the view, love all the ladies at the table there now, I love your opinions same as me, keep it up for another 29 seasons
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I've watched since the beginning, I wish they would stop talking over each other, it's so annoying.
I also see more giggling, and each trying for the best camera angle.
They had a vacation, so did I, don't want The View like I used to.
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Actually not interested in watching them give their nasty, rude comments. I wish the show would be cancelled and find a game show to watch.
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I miss the time they gave honest and edge comments it seems whoopy is guarded and told that you can't upset anyone in the present administration what do you care if info is vetted and true
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Do not like new intro-pic make them
Look old!!!
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I like the new intro. I have always loved the use of black and white photography. Much more natural than last year's "photo shoots".
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Get those witches off the air. Please
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It's time to end gracefully. Some of the hosts are just bullies.
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The worst show on TV disgusting
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Sorry to hear the show is returning…..sorry America!
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“[It] feels very “in memoriam” eeek.” Quoted one viewer.
One can only hope. Should have been taken out a long time ago.
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