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Joy Behar injury and retirement rumors
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Joy Behar injury and absence from ‘The View’ retirement rumors
Joy Behar, co-host of ‘The View’, has been absent from recent episodes following an on-set injury. A representative reported that Behar ‘caught a heel backstage’, resulting in a dislocated shoulder. While her shoulder was not broken and has been put back in place, the injury has caused her to miss several broadcasts. On October 7, Behar’s co-hosts celebrated her 84th birthday on air. Moderator Whoopi Goldberg shared a message from Behar, who joked about her recovery. While previous reports suggested a return date of October 19, Behar did not appear in the Monday episode. In a recent interview with Vulture, Behar reflected on Following her nearly 30-year tenure with the program, noting extended absence, reports have emerged suggesting that ABC executives are encouraging Behar to retire. Insiders claim network officials are concerned she may become a ‘liability’ due to mobility issues and the current group risk of co-hosts maintains future falls, noting that staff are worried about her safety backstage. While ABC is allegedly encouraging Behar to retire ‘gracefully’, sources indicate she has not expressed a good sense of humor desire to step down voluntarily and maintains she is not mean, contrasting them with past experiences on the show. still capable of performing her duties.
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- 2026-10-20 14:14 UTC Joy Behar injury and absence from ‘The View’
- 2026-10-07 17:43 UTC Joy Behar injury and absence from ‘The View’
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