‘The View’ Hopes For Sunny Hostin To Replace Whoopi Goldberg
Whoopi Goldberg has been the moderator for The View for a long while now. She is familiar with the position and how to engage with the audience. However, there is speculation that executive producers of the talk show are looking to replace her with someone who can connect with a younger audience. There have been several suggestions, but there is one front-runner, Sunny Hostin. Keep reading to find out more.
Top Executives From The View Look To Replace Whoopi Goldberg
Executives for The View are considering replacing Whoopi Goldberg as moderator. In addition, there is speculation that producers would like Sunny Hostin to replace Goldberg. Some believe that Whoopi is “Checked out” and no longer performing well in her position. Sources say Sunny is “Being groomed to take over as the show’s lead moderator”. A senior insider said, “The writing’s on the wall,” and the network knows they need to refresh the show soon. They hope that bringing in someone younger and more engaging with a younger generation will revitalize ratings. Executive producers believe that Sunny checks those boxes.
A transition has not been confirmed yet. However, Whoopi has been struggling to participate in conversations. The View ladies were recently discussing sexless marriages, and Whoopi Goldberg completely shut down the conversation. She said, “It’s early in the morning,” and stared at her co-hosts. Someone close to the show said, “Sunny was steering the conversation. Whoopi looked checked out. That’s become the pattern.” The source claims that ABC values Goldberg and considers her a legend, but “legends age out,” and ABC is “looking at the future”.
Sunny Hostin Top Pick To Replace “Legend” Whoopi Goldberg
With ABC focusing on the future of The View, it is expected that Whoopi Goldberg will be replaced as the show’s moderator. The lead candidate to replace her is Sunny Hostin. A source close to executive producers has said that they believe she is “Smart, stylish, (and) legally trained.” In addition, Sunny has gradually been leading the show in a fresh new direction. Fans are starting to notice Whoopi’s “Clocked out” demeaner. Viewers said:
- “Whoopi Goldberg on The View is like an aunt at a family gathering—occasionally wise, mostly just tired of everyone’s nonsense.”
- “What’s with Whoopi? Is she bored?”
- “Whoopi always looks bored when the cohost are talking.”
- “Whoopi looks so bored when the others are speaking. It’s not a good attitude.”
The popular talk show The View is currently in its 28th season. However, after changing the airing schedule, the show has seen a recent boost in its ratings. The Weekend View airs on ABC. There is now one extra show a week that is half an hour long and features the same panel from the day before. The panel usually is comprised of Joy Behar as moderator. In addition, Sunny Hostin, Sara Haines, Alyssa Farah Griffin, and Ana Navarro are co-hosts. Whoopi Goldberg is not on The Weekend View.
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