In an explosive twist that’s rocking daytime television, Joy Behar, one of the longtime co-hosts of “The View,” is facing massive backlash after a leaked backstage video appeared to show her mocking a person with disabilities. The video, now going viral, has sparked calls for her immediate dismissal and thrown the future of the show into uncertainty.

The short clip—less than a minute—was anonymously uploaded to social media, capturing Behar in what seemed to be a casual conversation with a production staff member. During the exchange, Behar allegedly referenced a past guest who has a disability and made what many are calling “cruel and disgusting” remarks, laughing and making fun of their condition.

Outrage came swiftly. Across platforms like Twitter and TikTok, viewers launched a digital firestorm, with hashtags like #CancelTheView and #FireJoyBehar dominating trending lists. “She’s been on the air for over 20 years and this is how she talks about people behind the scenes? Disgusting,” one user posted.

The American Disability Alliance issued a public statement condemning both Behar and ABC: “We are horrified by the blatant disrespect shown in this video. If ABC doesn’t act decisively, we will consider legal action.” The group is reportedly giving ABC a 72-hour deadline to respond.

So far, ABC has released only a brief statement: “We are taking this matter very seriously and are conducting an internal investigation.” But many fans are saying it’s not enough—especially given Behar’s history of controversial comments that have gone unchecked.

Joy Behar, now 81, has yet to comment publicly. Sources close to the show report that she’s “shaken” and “considering a public apology”, but whether that would be enough to calm the growing public outrage remains uncertain.

This isn’t the first time Behar has sparked controversy. Over the years, she’s made waves with remarks about religious groups, the LGBTQ+ community, and political figures. But this latest scandal appears to cross a line that audiences and advocates are no longer willing to overlook.

Some media analysts believe this incident could be the beginning of the end for Behar—or even for The View itself. With viewership fluctuating and public trust eroding, ABC may be forced to revamp its entire panel or face a devastating hit to its legacy.

One thing is clear: this time, the storm may be too big to weather.