Whoopi Goldberg couldn’t help but burst into laughter when Joy Behar dropped a bombshell revelation about her past on The View.

Behar, one of the original cohosts of the iconic show, spilled the beans on how she was “happy” to be shown the door back in 2013.

As the Hot Topics sizzled on the show, Behar, a veteran who’s been there since the beginning with Barbara Walters in 1997, revisited a 2022 chat with Time magazine where she openly expressed joy over her departure from the talk-show circus.

“I’ve always believed in having friends at work, and if there are no friends around, I won’t stick around,” Behar spilled.

“So, when I got fired from this show last time, people asked, ‘Were you okay with that?’ And guess what? I was happy! All my pals had already bid farewell, so why stay? It’s as simple as that.”

Whoopi, a mainstay on The View when Behar made her exit, couldn’t believe it. “Really? All your friends left?” she asked, leaving the audience in speechless silence.

The Oscar-winning comedian then took the stage with a mock quivering lip and pretended to cry. “No worries, folks, I’m good,” she said.

“You had just joined, and my backstage friends were long gone. And I’m not one to work without friends,” Behar clarified, with Goldberg chiming in that their friendship goes way back and she was just pulling her friend’s leg.

The dynamic duo had been the face of The View for a considerable time before Behar’s initial departure in 2013.

The 80-year-old cohost made a triumphant return in 2015, juggling two solo talk shows on other networks: The Joy Behar Show, running from 2009 to 2011, and Joy Behar: Say Anything! in 2012.

Behar’s opinions often ruffle feathers among conservative viewers, but she made it clear on the latest broadcast that she’s not budging an inch.

“Joe Biden and I are cut from the same fabric. Do you think I can’t handle my job for the next four years?

Of course, I can,” Behar confidently declared, earning applause from the audience. “As for the haters, they can find something else to do, because I’m not vacating this seat anytime soon.”

In the ever-evolving world of The View, it seems like the drama and camaraderie continue to take center stage, keeping fans hooked on the rollercoaster of daytime talk.

In the fast-paced world of daytime talk shows, anything can happen—and sometimes, even the most seasoned hosts can find themselves caught in unexpected moments of tension.

Such was the case recently on The View, when a seemingly playful remark by Joy Behar towards Whoopi Goldberg quickly spiraled into a moment of on-air awkwardness, leaving fans and colleagues alike wondering how the longtime friends and co-hosts would navigate the fallout.

It all began during a lively discussion about current events, as the hosts were known to do, when Joy made a remark that was quickly perceived by many as a personal insult directed at Whoopi.

The comment, made in a lighthearted tone, was not so much an attack on Whoopi’s character as it was a cheeky dig at one of Whoopi’s recent on-air blunders. However, in the world of The View, where every word is scrutinized and analyzed, the offhand joke quickly caused a stir.

The comment, which seemed to be in jest, centered around Whoopi’s infamous habit of forgetting details mid-sentence—a trait that has long been a humorous part of her on-air persona.

However, Joy’s timing was off, and the remark hit a little harder than expected. Whoopi, who is usually the epitome of grace and wit, visibly paused, her smile momentarily fading as she processed the comment. The tension in the air was palpable, and the other co-hosts, sensing the change in dynamic, grew momentarily quiet.

What followed was a masterclass in handling unexpected discomfort on live television. Whoopi, rather than responding with anger or defensiveness, chose to remain composed.

She leaned into the situation with her signature humor, quipping, “Well, you know, I have to keep you all on your toes,” while subtly addressing the barb without escalating the moment further. The crowd, who had been unsure of how to react, broke into applause, acknowledging Whoopi’s ability to turn the situation around.

The moment didn’t end there, though. Joy, clearly recognizing that her joke may have crossed a line, immediately attempted to diffuse the tension. “I’m so sorry, Whoopi. I didn’t mean it like that,” she said, her tone softening.

Whoopi, ever the professional, waved off the apology with a laugh, brushing it aside as one of those “family moments” that happen when you spend years together on a show. She reassured Joy with a playful nudge, reinforcing their long-standing friendship and the kind of rapport that comes from years of working together.

Yet, the aftermath of the exchange left fans and viewers divided. On social media, some fans praised Whoopi for handling the situation with such poise, while others expressed concern that the lighthearted back-and-forth may have crossed an invisible line.

“It was awkward to watch. You could see Whoopi was hurt,” one viewer tweeted, while another countered, “Whoopi handled it like a pro, but Joy definitely needs to think before speaking.”

The incident, which lasted only a few minutes, was a reminder of the complex dynamics that exist in any group, particularly when it comes to the personalities on a show as volatile as The View.

Despite their strong bond, Whoopi and Joy, like many long-time friends, occasionally find themselves in moments of miscommunication or unexpected friction. However, their ability to reconcile quickly, both on and off the air, speaks volumes about the depth of their friendship.

In the days following the broadcast, both Joy and Whoopi addressed the moment with grace in interviews. Joy expressed how much she valued Whoopi’s friendship, admitting that she sometimes forgot how her words might land, while Whoopi reiterated the importance of humor in their relationship, noting that “sometimes, we just poke at each other like family does.”

At the heart of it all, this exchange was a testament to the deep respect and affection that Whoopi and Joy share. While the moment may have created temporary discomfort, it also reminded audiences of the authenticity and realness that The View brings to the table.

Despite the brief moment of tension, Whoopi and Joy proved once again that their relationship, much like the show itself, is built on a foundation of mutual respect, humor, and an unwavering commitment to keeping it real.