The View’s Whoopi Goldberg Absent from Promotional Video: Concerns Arise About Her Return
Fans of the popular talk show The View were left worried after noticing the absence of Whoopi Goldberg, one of the show’s regular cast members, in a recent promotional video. The 80-second clip features other co-hosts but only briefly showcases Goldberg. Concerns and speculations about her potential departure sparked on social media, with fans expressing their love for Goldberg and urging the show to bring her back.
One Twitter user expressed their concern, writing, Uh ohhh, I don’t see Whoopi. Another viewer went as far as to state, I like The View, but I love Whoopi, she made the show worth watching. The only reason I watch the show. Bring back Whoopi. However, some astute viewers noticed that the promotional video was simply making light of Goldberg’s absence, and her return to the show was not compromised. One fan who caught on to the intention of the video commented, Lmao for a second I thought Whoopi wasn’t coming back! It seems that Goldberg’s absence was intentionally teased to engage viewers.
Despite the concerns raised by fans, there is no need to worry about Goldberg’s future on The View. According to reports, the actress has extended her contract on the talk show for an additional four years, ensuring she will be with the show until the summer of 2025. Closer Weekly also revealed that Goldberg earns approximately $8 million per year for her four days of work on the program. It appears that Goldberg’s position as the show’s moderator is secure, as she is considered untouchable at ABC, according to the New York Post.
Earlier this year, Goldberg faced controversy when she made inflammatory statements about the Holocaust, which led to her temporary suspension from The View. After stating that the Holocaust was not about race and asserting that Jews and Nazis were both white on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, she faced backlash and subsequently apologized for her comments. Despite feeling humiliated by the disciplinary action ABC took against her, Goldberg followed the network’s protocol and issued an apology on The View as well. The incident caused a decline in ratings during her absence from the show, but it did not impact her long-term position as the show’s leading lady.
In conclusion, fans of The View need not worry about Whoopi Goldberg’s return to the show. The absence of the actress in a recent promotional video was intentionally done as a playful tease and does not reflect any changes in the show’s lineup. Goldberg’s contract extension and her significant earnings on The View demonstrate her continued importance and popularity on the program. So, fans can rest assured that Goldberg will continue to entertain and provide insightful commentary for years to come.
