Tensions at The View have hit an all-time high, and this time, it’s not because of politics — it’s personal.

According to multiple production insiders, Whoopi Goldberg has once again removed herself from the show’s private group text thread, sparking confusion and concern among her fellow co-hosts. But if that wasn’t enough, things escalated dramatically during Wednesday’s live broadcast — when Whoopi unexpectedly launched into a bizarre, unscripted monologue that left the studio audience silent and her co-hosts visibly rattled.

“I’ve been through more than any of you can imagine,” Whoopi declared live on-air, her tone somber, eyes narrowed.
“You sit here and laugh and gossip, but you don’t know what it’s like to wake up every day and be targeted just for being real.”

Group Chat Chaos: “She Keeps Leaving — Then Pretends She Was Never In It”

Behind the scenes, co-hosts Joy Behar, Sunny Hostin, Sara Haines, and Ana Navarro are said to have a long-standing private group chat used to plan transitions, joke between segments, and share breaking news. But sources say Whoopi has left the group at least seven times this year alone.

“She’ll rejoin when something’s going wrong with the show,” one production staffer told us. “Then after a few days, she’ll say ‘I don’t have time for this nonsense’ and just leave again.”

Worse, she allegedly acts like the group chat never existed, claiming “I don’t do digital drama.”

“Hijacked the Entire Show”: The On-Air Rant No One Was Ready For

During what was supposed to be a routine Hot Topics segment about summer travel chaos, Whoopi suddenly went off-script.

“Everyone wants me gone because I don’t play the game,” she said, glaring at the teleprompter. “But guess what? I am the game.”

Producers were reportedly scrambling behind the scenes, with frantic headset chatter caught on one mic:

“Is she off-script? Is she okay?”

Joy Behar appeared frozen. Sunny Hostin gently put her notecards down and leaned back, offering only a tight smile. The audience laughed nervously — then stopped.

“I’m Like Galileo”: A Moment That Left the Room Stunned

Perhaps the most surreal part of the monologue came when Whoopi compared herself to Galileo, saying:

“They tried to silence him too. Said he was wrong when he was only ahead of his time. I feel that. I live that.”

An audible “wow” could be heard from someone in the front row.

One longtime ABC staffer was reportedly heard saying afterward,

“That wasn’t television. That was a hostage situation.”

ABC Executives “Alarmed” — Internal Meeting Reportedly Scheduled

According to sources close to the network, senior producers at ABC have now scheduled an urgent internal review to address the show’s instability.

“This was supposed to be an ensemble format,” one exec told a reporter anonymously. “But lately, it’s starting to feel like ‘The Whoopi Goldberg Show,’ and not in a good way.”

Insiders say Goldberg’s contract is up for renewal this fall — and that her recent behavior has triggered serious conversations about the future of The View’s leadership structure.

Co-Hosts Growing Frustrated: “It’s Like Walking on Eggshells”

Behind closed doors, the mood among the other co-hosts is reportedly strained.

“Everyone’s afraid to say the wrong thing around her,” said one source close to production. “She’s unpredictable — one minute charming, the next minute ready to explode.”

Rumors are swirling that Joy Behar recently proposed starting a second group chat without Whoopi to “keep things normal.” Another co-host allegedly agreed but said, “We can’t do that. She’ll find out.”

One Final Twist: A Hot Mic Moment That Said It All

After the show ended, a hot mic reportedly captured Whoopi muttering to a stagehand:

“Let them try to fire me. Ratings will fall flat. I am the reason people watch this damn show.”

The clip has not been officially released, but rumors of its existence have already begun circulating on Reddit and X (formerly Twitter), where hashtags like #ViewGate and #WhoopiUnplugged are trending.