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Whoopi Goldberg Takes Break from The View
Whoopi Goldberg steps away from The View to film Netflix movie with Obamas.
In brief
Whoopi Goldberg steps away from The View to film Netflix movie with Obamas. Whoopi Goldberg will take a two-week break from The View to film her Netflix movie Women Like Us, produced by the Obamas. Originally reported by Dailymail.
Whoopi Goldberg reveals break
Whoopi Goldberg revealed she will take a break from The View to film her upcoming Netflix movie Women Like Us.
“We're going to lose you for a couple of days”
Break duration and return
Goldberg will be away for two weeks but returns on Mondays, with fill-in hosts including Lisa Ling, Star Jones, Sherri Shepherd and Debbie Matenopoulos.
“You'll be here on Mondays”
Netflix movie production
Women Like Us is being produced by the Obamas and will be filmed during Goldberg's break.
“Women Like Us, which is being produced by the Obamas”
The View's 30th season
The View returned to air for its 30th season with Goldberg as a co-host.
“Goldberg's break comes just a few weeks after the program returned to air for its 30th season”
View's strong premiere ratings
The View averaged 2.518 million viewers during its 30th season premiere on September 8.
“The new season is already off to a strong start, as it averaged 2.518 million total viewers when it returned on September 8”
View's demographic success
The View marked its best premiere ratings in four years for women aged 18 to 49 and best in three years for women aged 25 to 54.
“The show marked its best premiere ratings in four years in female viewers aged 18 to 49”
Sara Haines' absence
Sara Haines was absent on Wednesday's episode of The View due to her father-in-law's passing.
“My father-in-law passed away, he's been in hospice for a week”
Haines' family situation
Haines' husband Max Shifrin was away tending to his father, leaving her to care for their three children.
“He's finally back, and we're pouring love into him, but it was the most important person in Max's life”
Haines' emotional response
Haines shared her emotional experience of her father-in-law's passing with fellow co-hosts.
“It was the most important person in Max's life, and I think I learned about this man on my first date”
Joy Behar's reaction
Joy Behar joked that Haines and Goldberg started rumors about her absence.
“You made it sound scandalous”
Haines' clarification
Haines confirmed she was not sick and was not missing due to illness.
“I found out right before the show yesterday”
Joy Behar's support
Joy Behar offered emotional support to Haines during her difficult time.
“You know, you try to do something good, and this is what you get”
The View's co-hosts
The View's co-hosts include Joy Behar, Alyssa Farah Griffin, Sara Haines, Ana Navarro and Sunny Hostin.
“This week's cast features Goldberg along with co-hosts Joy Behar, Alyssa Farah Griffin, Sara Haines, Ana Navarro and Sunny Hostin”
Behind the Table podcast
The View's podcast Behind the Table was hosted by producer Brian Teta.
“We're going to lose you for a couple of days”
Goldberg's return timeline
Goldberg will return to The View after her two-week break to film her Netflix movie.
“You'll be here on Mondays”
The View's 30th season impact
The View's 30th season premiere set strong ratings for women aged 18 to 49 and 25 to 54.
“The show marked its best premiere ratings in four years in female viewers aged 18 to 49”
The short version
Whoopi Goldberg will take a two-week break from The View to film her Netflix movie Women Like Us, produced by the Obamas.
