The View’s Joy Behar is in hot water yet again—this time for crossing the line with cohost Sara Haines. Behar, who has made a career out of poking fun at Republicans and dishing out endless jabs at Donald Trump, got herself into trouble not for her usual political commentary but for a personal revelation she shared on-air that should’ve stayed off-camera.
During Wednesday’s episode, Behar, 82, decided to call out Haines, 47, about a same-sex romance she once had in college. And if that wasn’t awkward enough, Haines’ conservative parents were sitting right there in the audience. This didn’t sit well with the higher-ups or her cohosts, who felt Behar crossed a professional and moral line. She’s reportedly been “blasted” by her colleagues and even pulled into a meeting with the network’s brass for what they called “unacceptable” behavior.
Let’s put this in perspective: Behar has been a vocal critic of Trump and Republicans for years, making inflammatory remarks that, frankly, would’ve gotten anyone else sidelined ages ago. She’s openly mocked Trump’s family, called conservative women “brainwashed,” and tossed around insults like they’re going out of style. And yet, she barely gets a slap on the wrist for those remarks. But now, suddenly, she’s in trouble for an “inappropriate” personal dig aimed at her own cohost? It’s interesting how the line seems to shift based on the target.
Apparently, Haines had mentioned the fling in an off-air conversation with the cast, so Behar’s comment was not only unprofessional but also a breach of trust. “Are you going to bring up that lesbian relationship you said you had back at Smith [College]?” she asked out of nowhere, interrupting Whoopi Goldberg’s segment plug for the Behind the Table podcast. Cue shocked faces all around and a cringe-worthy moment when the camera cut to Haines’ father, whose jaw dropped while her mother managed a polite smile. Haines gamely played it off with a joking “Dad, earmuffs!” but clearly, the moment didn’t go over well.
Headline-Joy Behar exposed Sara Haines’ past ‘lesbian relationship’ in front of her parents in a very awkward moment on The View on Wednesday.
Liberals, like Joy Behar are scummy individuals. pic.twitter.com/P43EpG7Hcj— Ron Milner (@RonMilnerBoodle) October 31, 2024
According to a source from The Daily Mail, the outburst wasn’t exactly accidental. Apparently, Haines had shared the story with the show’s audience off-air a week before, which may be why Behar felt comfortable blurting it out. Still, the rest of the cast—including Alyssa Farah Griffin and Sunny Hostin—quickly reminded her that the story wasn’t for public consumption. In fact, Griffin even had to step in to remind Behar, “That was off-air that she told us that.” Talk about a teachable moment in boundaries.
Joy Behar shamelessly exposed Sara Haines’ past “lesbian relationship” live on “The View” while the latter’s parents were in the audience. WATCH: pic.twitter.com/lwSMCiJ1iz
— Page Six (@PageSix) October 31, 2024
It’s no secret that Behar loves to stir the pot and, most days, manages to get away with it. She’s worth an estimated $30 million, and she’s been part of The View lineup since the late ’90s (minus a brief two-year hiatus). Behar’s made a name for herself by saying exactly what’s on her mind, even when it involves Haines’ “secret lesbian” visits to the Manhattan bar Cubbyhole—a topic she’s brought up before to poke fun at her cohost. And while Behar shrugged off any offense from that comment, this latest incident struck a nerve with her coworkers and viewers alike.
Maybe it’s time for Joy Behar to consider a little more discretion. After all, for someone who makes a living criticizing public figures, perhaps it’s only fair to keep her friends’ private moments… well, private. Whether this incident will lead to any lasting consequences remains to be seen, but one thing’s for sure: it’s a glaring reminder of the double standards and selective outrage that keep The View’s drama bubbling just below the surface.
