Whoopi Goldberg was unable to attend the 27th season premiere of “The View” after unexpectedly falling ill. The actor was confirmed positive for COVID-19 for the third time. This isn’t the first time she’s taken sick leave from the show either.
Goldberg also left the Bella Flora Celebrity Golf Tournament, which her children attended. The star previously stated that the disease came as a shock when he first tested positive. Healing was also much more difficult than he expected.
Read on to learn more.
Whoopi Goldberg Misses ‘The View’ Season Premiere
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Whoopi Goldberg reportedly canceled plans to attend the premiere of the latest season of “The View.” According to Daily Mailthe “Sister Act” star, who was originally scheduled to co-host the show, announced to the crew that she had tested positive for COVID-19 for the third time.
Tuesday’s event left fans wondering about her absence as the show’s co-host Joy Behar stood up to help with the simple matter. The 80-year-old, along with his other co-hosts, sat down as usual at their desks to chat with the live studio audience and discuss Goldberg’s illness.
Behar explained, “As you can see, Whoopi is not here, she has Covid.” Referring to the last two times the actor unfortunately tested positive for the virus, he said, “Yes. It’s back, it’s back.” He later stated that Goldberg was taking the necessary medication and apologized to fans “who were eager to see him.”
His absence comes after Goldberg’s unusual brief appearance in a promotional video for the new season left fans worried that he might be quitting the popular talk show.
Viewers React to Whoopi Goldberg’s Absence from ‘The View’
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After watching Tuesday’s special episode, fans took to social media to express their thoughts and condolences for the 67-year-old Goldberg. follow Daily Mailone fan commented, “Whoopi has gotten COVID so many times. Goodness,” adding the show’s hashtag, “#TheView.”
Another fan expressed her disappointment that the actress missed the season premiere. He said, “I really hate it when Whoopi isn’t there.” One user backed this up by stating that Goldberg’s absence felt “personal”.
One fan jokingly commented, “Whoopi having Covid and missing the season 27 premiere seems like a hate crime to me #TheView.” Fans also commented on the new set for the 27th season, stating that it looked too “dated” and not fresh. However, others showed their approval and indifference about the setup.
Whoopi Goldberg Missed Important Events Recently
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Goldberg recently skipped attending the August 28 Bella Flora Celebrity Golf Tournament. The event that took place in Laguna Beach was attended by his four children, Alex Martin, Mason Dean, Asmara Dean and Jerzey Dean.
The family made an appearance at the event to show support for their mother’s Cannabis Cactus magazine, as the publication is one of the event’s partners.
Although he remained tight-lipped about his reasons for missing family gatherings, it is not certain whether he had tested positive for the virus at the time. Goldberg’s absence also extends to her social media accounts, as the actress last posted an update on her life on July 27.
This Is Whoopi Goldberg’s Third Positive Covid Test
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Goldberg’s various encounters with the COVID-19 virus first began in early 2022 when he revealed that he was ill. He noticed the symptoms towards the end of 2021, even until New Year’s Eve. The diagnosis shocked the actress as she received triple the dose of the vaccine to avoid any problems.
Following the test, Goldberg took a break from “The View” until he recovered. When he returned, the star revealed that he spent his recovery time listening to audiobooks and resting. In November 2022, Whoopi contracted COVID for the second time, causing her to take another break from work.
When he came back, he talked about how the virus can still affect people even after they get a booster shot. He also insisted that his recent COVID experience was challenging even though some people said it wasn’t that bad anymore. The actor said, “I’ll tell you, we’re used to people saying, “Oh [Covid] isn’t that bad 1694008596,” but this is a rough one.”
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