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Whoopi Goldberg Is Taking a Break From The View—Here’s Why
Star Jones, Debbie Matenopoulos, Lisa Ling and Sherri Shepherd will fill in while Whoopi Goldberg films a Netflix movie produced by Barack and Michelle Obama.
- Whoopi Goldberg announced an extended hiatus from ABC's 'The View' beginning September 22 to film the Netflix comedy 'Women Like Us', with several former co-hosts rotating into her seat during the two-week absence.
- Executive producer Brian Teta confirmed on Wednesday, September 16 that Goldberg will miss Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday episodes, though she plans to appear on Mondays while the film is produced by Barack and Michelle Obama.
- Former co-hosts Lisa Ling, Star Jones, Sherri Shepherd, and Debbie Matenopoulos have signed on to fill Goldberg's seat, with Jones and Ling each appearing twice and Shepherd and Matenopoulos returning for one episode each.
- Current co-host Joy Behar will step into the moderator role during Goldberg's absence as the show celebrates its milestone 30th season, continuing the program's tradition of rotating leadership.
- Goldberg, who has moderated 'The View' since 2007, frequently takes temporary leave to pursue acting roles, having previously paused hosting duties to film the Italian soap opera 'Un Posto al Sole' and the 'Anansi Boys' television adaptation.
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