EXCLUSIVE — The Queen of Candid isn’t holding her tongue — and certainly not when someone comes for her live on air.

Whoopi Goldberg, 68, brought The View to a near standstill Tuesday morning when she suddenly stopped mid-discussion to confront what she claimed was an audience member heckling her just seconds into the live broadcast.

The moment — now viral across TikTok and X (formerly Twitter) — unfolded during a hot-topic debate on generational wealth and aging in politics. As Whoopi made a point about “the wisdom that comes with age,” a sharp comment was heard off-mic from the studio audience.

Whoopi paused, turned, and squinted toward the front row before delivering the now-iconic line:

“Did you just call me an old broad?”

The co-host table went silent. Sunny Hostin looked stunned. Joy Behar covered her mouth. Sara Haines mouthed, “Oh no.”

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“Say it again. I dare you.”

Security didn’t need to intervene — the heckler, reportedly a woman in her 30s, appeared visibly embarrassed and quickly backed down. But Whoopi wasn’t finished.

“Let me tell you something, darling,” she said, looking straight into the camera. “If making it to my age with an Emmy, a Grammy, an Oscar, a Tony, and a seat at this table makes me an ‘old broad,’ I’ll take it. I earned every wrinkle and every paycheck that came with it.”

Applause erupted. Social media exploded. And Goldberg once again reminded everyone why she’s not just a host — she’s a legend.

ABC issued no formal statement about the incident, calling it “an unscripted moment in a live environment.” But insiders say producers were “caught off-guard” and “quietly impressed” with how Goldberg handled the confrontation.

“She didn’t lose her cool. She owned the moment,” said one staff member. “That’s why she’s been at that table for over a decade. You don’t mess with Whoopi — especially not in her house.”

Fans online flooded platforms with praise:

“Whoopi is mothering live on air. Iconic.”
“She turned an insult into an Emmy reel moment.”
“This is why she stays booked and unbothered!”

This isn’t the first time Goldberg has had to set boundaries live on The View. Known for her no-nonsense attitude, she’s previously clashed with disruptive audience members, political guests, and even her fellow co-hosts — but this moment struck a different chord.

“It wasn’t just about age,” a fan wrote on Instagram. “It was about respect.”

And as for Whoopi? She returned from commercial break with a wink and a smile:

“Still here. Still old. Still fabulous.”