Joy Behar subtly referenced her final departure from “The View” in 2013, seemingly foreshadowing the decision.
Earlier in April, Behar, 80, took a short break from co-hosting “The View” due to health issues. Whoopi Goldberg informed viewers of her absence, stating that she was dealing with a “cold” and hoped for a speedy recovery.
In a candid 2022 interview, Behar surprisingly expressed her satisfaction at being let go from “The View” in 2013, stating that she was “glad” to be fired and fed up with the show. Behar returned to “The View” permanently in 2015 for its 19th season.
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Joy Behar Defends ‘The View’
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During Thursday’s episode of “The View,” Joy Behar subtly referenced her departure from the show in 2013, seemingly foreshadowing the decision. As the host reflected on the legacy of the late Tina Turner, Behar took a moment to refer to her two-year hiatus.
“You know, there’s something about him,” Behar began, per Sun. “I’ve been on this show for 26 years, right, with a few breaks, as we all know – had to.” He paused as laughter filled the studio.
The seasoned comedian went on to express his connection to Turner’s passing. “For some reason, this death has brought me into my kishka,” Behar confessed. “I don’t know what it is, something about him that he just told me; I can start crying now,” she concluded.
‘I’m Glad To Be Fired’
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Behar was one of the original hosts of the hit ABC show along with creators Barbara Walters, Star Jones, Debbie Matenopoulos, and Meredith Vieira.
In an honest interview with Time magazine in July 2022, the “Hall Pass” actor surprisingly expressed his satisfaction at being let go from the show in 2013. He revealed, “I’m happy to be fired. I’m sick of the show; I don’t remember why.”
Behar’s absence from “The View” was short-lived even though she was gone. He made occasional guest appearances as host in 2014 and 2015, maintaining a connection with the show and its audience.
Joy Behar Says She’s Not ‘Moving From This Chair’
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In a shocking incident in 2015, ABC announced that Behar will return to “The View” permanently for its 19th season. Describing her sense of humor, Behar says, “Just when I think I’m out, they pull me back in.” She expressed her joy at returning home on the show, adding, “But I’m happy to be back home. And I can’t wait to put in my two cents on the hot topic.”
In an episode that aired on February 7, 2023, Joy Behar expressed her support for President Joe Biden’s potential re-election in 2024 while addressing any doubts about his ability due to his age.
During the discussion, Behar emphasized that she and President Biden are the same age while challenging any notion that age will hinder her ability to do her job. “May I mention that Joe Biden and I are the same age?” he noted. “Are you going to say I can’t do my job for the next four years? Of course I can!”
With confidence and a bit of defiance, the actor further addressed critics by insisting, “Haters can go stick their heads in something because I’m not moving from this chair.”
Joy Behar Takes a Break Due to Health Challenges
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In April, Behar took a short break from co-hosting “The View” due to health issues, as moderator Whoopi Goldberg revealed. On Tuesday’s broadcast, Goldberg noted Behar’s absence, informing viewers that she was dealing with a “cold” and expressing hope for her speedy recovery. Whoopi added that they “want to bring him back here soon, but after the cold goes away.”
Although Behar often takes Mondays off, fans were surprised when the 80-year-old did not appear at the beginning of Tuesday’s episode, and Ana Navarro acted as a stand-in. Viewers took to social media, expressing their shock and wishing Joy well after learning about her illness.
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