Despite its long-standing success, recent rumors have suggested thatThe Viewmight be facing cancellation in 2024, raising concerns among its viewers. Since its debut in 1997,The Viewhas established itself as a cornerstone of daytime television, known for its dynamic discussions and diverse panel of hosts. Over its many seasons, the show has tackled a range of topics, from current events to personal stories, earning both acclaim and controversy.
In season 27,The View’s most recent, the show continued to deliver engaging and sometimes provocative discussions on politics and popular culture. The panel of hosts was comprised ofThe Viewmainstay Joy Behar, Whoopi Goldberg, Sunny Hostin, Sara Haines, Alyssa Farah Grifin, and Ana Navarro. The upcoming 2024 United States presidential election was discussed at length, and high-profile guests ranged from Hillary Clinton to Robert Downey Jr. It was another strong season for the long-running talk show, but cancelation rumors still swirled.
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A Tweet Falsely Claimed ThatThe ViewWas Canceled Because “Nobody Watches Anymore”
ABC’s Response to Cancellation Rumors
In early 2024, atweetalleged thatThe Viewwas canceled due to low viewership, and that “Nobody watches anymore.” The tweet is piggybacking off a hoax article from the satirical site,The Dunning-Kruner Times, that was published in 2023. However, the tweet gained traction online,prompting widespread speculation about the show’s future. However, this claim has been thoroughly debunked. According to a spokesperson forABC,
“The claim is not true” and added thatThe Viewis currently the most watched among daytime talk shows in the country.”
Despite these reassurances, the tweet’s false claim coincided with heightened scrutiny of the show’s content, particularly regarding its discussions on hot-button topics, with many taking issue with Joy Behar’s critical and unflattering comments about former President Donald Trump, which many deemed “disrespectful.” (viaThe US Sun). Additionally,The Viewhas been running reruns in August 2024, a typical summer break period for the show, which may have further fueled speculation about its cancelation status.
Everything To Know About The View Season 28
Premiere Date and New Season Kickoff
Despite the rumors,The Viewis set to return for its 28th season. The announcement was made by Sunny Hostin during the season 27 finale, which aired on August 16, 2025. Hostin said,
This is the final episode of the season and, after 10 years and 2,143 episodes, this is also the last show we’ll do from this studio. We’re sad to say goodbye, but we’re thrilled to be moving to a brand-new studio downtown.
The Viewhad previously recorded their episodes in their studio on the Upper West Side of New York City, but are now moving to the Walt Disney Company’s 22-story headquarters in Hudson Square, Lower Manhattan, facilities that Hostin described as “state-of-the-art.” (viaPeople) But while the show’s filming location may be changing,The Viewseason 28 is sure to deliver more heated debates and riveting interviews from Hostin, Joy Behar, Whoopi Goldberg, and co.
The View
Cast
Created by legendary broadcast journalist Barbara Walters, The View is a daytime talk show that has aired on ABC since 1997. It features a panel of various women from different generations, backgrounds, and political affiliations discussing the day’s “Hot Topics” and interviewing celebrities and politicians.
