Alright View fans lets talk about Joy Behar . This iconic co-host has been on the show forever and lately there's been some buzz about her maybe hanging up her hat. Is Joy actually thinking about retirement? Or is she just having a little fun with us? Let's dive into what she recently said and look back at some of her best View moments.
"When I Leave This Show..." Joy Behar Sparks Retirement Talk (Again!)
So here is the deal Joy was chatting with The View 's executive producer Brian Teta on their "Behind the Table" podcast. Of course the conversation went to some classic View moments and Brian brought up that time Joy and Whoopi Goldberg famously walked off set during a Bill O'Reilly interview back in 2010.
And guess what Joy said about it? She called it "my greatest moment on the show"! Talk about iconic. But then she added "And when I leave this show I want you to include that in my package." Whoa wait a minute "when I leave"? Is Joy hinting at something ?
Before everyone panics Brian Teta quickly jumped in to clarify. He asked if Joy was actually leaving. And thankfully for View lovers Joy responded "When I do. Everybody leaves eventually. Even you will leave eventually." Phew! So no immediate retirement plans but she is definitely acknowledging that day will come sometime.
Flashback to Walk-Off: Joy Behar's "Greatest Moment" on The View Explained
Since Joy brought it up let's quickly revisit that legendary walk-off moment with Bill O'Reilly. It happened way back in 2010 and it's still talked about today. Basically Bill O'Reilly was making some pretty controversial and in Joy's words "ridiculous" comments about Muslims. He was painting all Muslims as terrorists and Joy was not having it.
Joy being Joy tried to get O'Reilly to retract his statement arguing that you cannot stereotype an entire group of people. But he wouldn't budge. So what did Joy do? She stood up and walked right off the set. Whoopi in solidarity followed right behind her. Talk about a powerful moment of standing up for your beliefs on live TV! Joy clearly still feels proud of that moment and considers it a highlight of her long View career.
From Original Panelist to Longest-Running Host: Joy Behar's Incredible View Journey
Speaking of long career Joy Behar is a View OG. She was one of the original panelists way back in 1997 when Barbara Walters created the show. She was there from the very beginning alongside Star Jones Meredith Vieira and Debbie Matenopoulos. That's some serious staying power in the ever-changing world of daytime TV .
Now Joy did take a little break from The View for a couple of years starting in 2013. She even mentioned wanting to focus on other things like writing a play and doing stand-up comedy. But guess what? She couldn't stay away for long. Just like they say "Just when I thought I was out they pulled me back in" Joy returned to The View as a regular co-host in 2015 and she has been a staple ever since.
As the articles point out Joy is now the longest-running host on The View. That's a pretty amazing achievement. She has seen co-hosts come and go presidents change and countless hot topics debated. Through it all Joy has remained a consistent voice always ready with a joke a strong opinion and that signature New York attitude.
Ignoring the Noise: Joy Behar Laughs Off Crazy Retirement Rumors and Fake News
Brian Teta also brought up the wild rumors that float around online about Joy and Whoopi. He mentioned reading "crazy" stories that claim Joy and Whoopi are constantly getting fired or leaving the show. He even saw one rumor that Joy was in the hospital on her "last breaths" because of the Trump administration! Seriously folks the internet can be a wild place.
Joy's reaction to all this fake news? She just laughs it off. She said she "couldn't care less." She basically called the people who believe these rumors "stupid." Hey when you are on TV every day it is pretty obvious you are not in the hospital or "leaving the country." Joy takes it all in stride with her trademark humor.
Joy Behar's Key Moments on The View: A Quick List
- Original Panelist: Joined The View as one of the original co-hosts in 1997.
- Walk-Off with Whoopi Goldberg: Iconically walked off set with Whoopi during a 2010 interview with Bill O'Reilly protesting his remarks.
- 2013 Departure: Left The View in 2013 to pursue other projects like stand-up and playwriting.
- 2015 Return: Returned to The View as a regular co-host in 2015 and has remained ever since.
- Longest-Running Host: Holds the title of The View's longest-serving co-host.
So Is Joy Behar Going Anywhere? For Now It Seems Like She's Still at The Table
While Joy Behar did bring up leaving The View "eventually" it sounds like that day is not today or anytime soon. She is still a vital part of the show bringing her humor her opinions and her long history to the table every day. For now View fans can relax and enjoy Joy's presence. But it is clear that the question of when she might retire is always going to be floating around. For now let's appreciate Joy Behar's iconic run on The View and see what funny and fiery moments she brings us next!