Whoopi Goldberg is done staying silent.

After weeks of mounting online criticism and renewed calls for The View to be taken off the air, Goldberg finally hit back—and she didn’t hold back a single word. The longtime co-host, who has been a pillar of the show for over a decade, used her platform to respond directly to those demanding its cancellation.

During a recent live segment, the atmosphere shifted as Goldberg addressed the backlash with unmistakable calm and clarity. “You don’t have to like us,” she began. “But we’re not here to make you comfortable—we’re here to talk.”

The moment came after a wave of vocal online critics accused The View of being “too divisive,” “out of touch,” and “past its prime.” Hashtags calling for the show’s cancellation have periodically trended, with critics pointing to tense debates and controversial commentary as reasons why it should be pulled off the air.

But Whoopi wasn’t interested in tiptoeing.

“I’ve heard the noise,” she continued. “I’ve seen the tweets. People saying, ‘Cancel The View, it’s too loud, it’s too much.’ Well, guess what? That’s the point. We’re women with opinions—and we’re not going to whisper.”

Her words sparked an eruption of applause from the studio audience and a flurry of reactions online. Supporters praised her for standing tall in the face of relentless criticism, while even some skeptics admitted the moment was powerful and long overdue.

Goldberg’s fiery response comes at a time when talk shows across the board are under increased scrutiny. Viewers today are quicker than ever to react, cancel, and critique. But for The View, that attention has always been part of its DNA.

Since its debut in 1997, the show has never been about playing it safe. It was built on the idea that different women—across age, race, and ideology—could sit at one table and hash it out, unscripted. Sometimes it’s messy. Sometimes it’s uncomfortable. And sometimes, that’s exactly what makes it essential.

“You can disagree with us. That’s the beauty of what we do,” Goldberg added. “But don’t think for a second that we’re going to disappear because you’re uncomfortable.”

Co-hosts Sunny Hostin and Sara Haines voiced their support, nodding and chiming in during the segment. “We’re not perfect,” Haines said. “But we’re real.”

Social media quickly lit up after the broadcast. Fans rallied behind Goldberg, calling her a “warrior,” a “truth-teller,” and a “living legend who still has fire.” Others highlighted how rare it is to see someone in her position face criticism head-on without a PR filter.

ABC has not issued a formal statement regarding the recent backlash, but internal sources say the network continues to stand firmly behind the show and its current lineup.

For Goldberg, the message was crystal clear: she’s not going anywhere.

“You want us to go?” she said with a wry smile. “You’ll have to change the channel. We’ll still be here. Talking. Arguing. Laughing. And yeah—making you uncomfortable.”

And with that, she turned back to the table, ready for the next hot topic.