July 2025 | New York City — In a jaw-dropping livestream that’s already being called one of the most explosive revelations in daytime TV history, Whoopi Goldberg has broken her silence — and she did it on her own terms.

Going live from what appeared to be her private study, with no warning, no makeup, and no PR filter, the Oscar-winning actress and long-time host of The View called out the show’s entire editorial board for what she described as “years of staged drama, toxic manipulation, and betrayal.”

Her broadcast lasted just under 40 minutes — and the internet hasn’t stopped talking about it since.

 “You Think That Was Spontaneous? It Was SCRIPTED.”

Within the first five minutes of the stream, Goldberg leaned into the camera and said:

“I’m tired of protecting people who never protected me. You want truth? Here it is. Most of what you saw on The View… wasn’t real.”

She went on to claim that hot-button arguments between hosts, including those that trended virally online — such as her infamous blowups with Meghan McCain and Alyssa Farah Griffin — were often partially scripted or encouraged by producers to drive engagement.

“They would hand us ‘debate triggers’ every morning. ‘Push her on this, call her out on that.’ It wasn’t about conversation. It was about conflict.”

“They Wanted the Drama — But Blamed Me When It Backfired”

Goldberg accused the editorial team of double standards, saying she was constantly pressured to be bold and unfiltered, but scapegoated the moment public backlash hit.

“They told me, ‘Be Whoopi! Stir the pot!’ Then when the audience got mad? Suddenly it was all my fault. They hung me out to dry every time.”

She cited several examples, including:

The controversial Holocaust remark in 2022, for which she was suspended: “That whole discussion was greenlit in advance. They knew exactly what I’d say.”

Her viral clash with co-host Sara Haines about abortion policy: “I was encouraged to push her. Producers said, ‘This’ll be good for Monday numbers.’”

 “I Was Betrayed, Silenced, Then Erased”

Goldberg confirmed speculation that she was pushed out of the show quietly, claiming she had been pressured to sign a nondisclosure agreement (NDA) and accept an “exit package.”

“They told me, ‘Just walk away. No drama.’ But I’m done keeping secrets for a machine that chews women up and spits them out.”

She then showed what she claimed were email threads and production notes — blurred on screen but real enough to spark a media frenzy.

“Here. Read for yourself. They planned scenes like it was reality TV.”

 Livestream Ends in a Challenge: “I Dare ABC to Deny It”

In the final minutes of her stream, Goldberg stared directly into the lens and dropped this bombshell:

“I know what I signed. I know what I saw. And I dare ABC — I dare them — to deny what I just said. Because if they do? I’ll release everything.”

She also suggested she wasn’t alone:

“There are others. You’ll hear from them soon.”

 The Internet Explodes

The livestream has already racked up over 30 million views across TikTok, YouTube, and X (formerly Twitter). The hashtags #WhoopiExposedTheView, #ScriptedView, and #ABCExposed are trending globally.

Fans and former viewers are reeling.

One tweet reads:

“If even HALF of what Whoopi says is true, ABC should be investigated.”

Another:

“They used Whoopi’s name for ratings for 17 years, then ghosted her. This is sick.”

 What’s Next for The View?

ABC has yet to issue an official response, though multiple reports suggest emergency meetings are underway among top executives and legal teams. Unverified leaks say some producers are already “lawyering up.”

Co-host Joy Behar refused to comment when approached outside the studio. Meanwhile, former hosts like Rosie O’Donnell and Raven-Symoné have posted cryptic support online, with Raven tweeting:

“I know that pain. I see you, Whoopi.”