Recent rumors have circulated claiming that ABC has decided not to renew the contracts of Whoopi Goldberg and Joy Behar, co-hosts of “The View,” due to concerns over “toxic” elements on the show. However, these assertions have been debunked by multiple reputable sources.

In July 2024, Reuters conducted a fact-check regarding these claims and found no evidence to support them. The article stated, “There is no evidence that U.S. broadcaster ABC decided not to renew the contracts of Joy Behar and Whoopi Goldberg.” Additionally, an ABC spokesperson confirmed via email that the claim is “not true.”

Similarly, in November 2024, PolitiFact addressed the same rumor, emphasizing that ABC did not issue any official statement about terminating the contracts of Behar and Goldberg. The fact-checking organization highlighted that the circulating claims were unfounded and lacked credible sourcing.

The origin of these rumors can be traced back to satirical articles and social media posts. Snopes, a fact-checking website, identified that the narrative began with a satirical piece published in July 2024, which falsely claimed that ABC refused to renew the contracts of Goldberg and Behar due to their “toxic” behavior.

This misinformation was further propagated by social media users who either missed the satirical context or chose to present the information as factual.

As of February 2025, both Whoopi Goldberg and Joy Behar continue to serve as co-hosts on “The View.” Their recent absences from the show have been due to health-related issues rather than contract disputes.

For instance, Goldberg was absent in February 2025 due to the flu, as co-host Joy Behar explained to the audience.  Similarly, Behar took a week-long leave in February 2025 to premiere her off-Broadway play, “My First Ex-Husband,” and also mentioned that she had been unwell during that period.

It’s essential to approach sensational headlines and social media claims with caution. Verifying information through credible sources helps prevent the spread of misinformation.

In this case, authoritative fact-checking organizations and official statements from ABC have confirmed that the rumors about Goldberg and Behar’s contracts not being renewed are baseless.

For viewers and fans, “The View” continues to air with its current panel of co-hosts, including Goldberg and Behar, who remain integral parts of the show.