The View is changing its Hot Topics lineup for several episodes as moderator Whoopi Goldberg takes a short break to film a new movie.
Goldberg and executive producer Brian Teta discussed the temporary absence during the show’s Behind the Table podcast on Wednesday, September 16, 2026. The announcement helped push the daytime talk show into Canadian search trends on Thursday.
Goldberg is expected to remain part of the Monday broadcasts while missing episodes on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays over the next couple of weeks. Joy Behar will moderate the panel during those shows.
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The View will bring back former co-hosts
The programme plans to use several familiar faces as guest co-hosts while Goldberg is away. The rotating lineup includes Lisa Ling, Star Jones, Sherri Shepherd and Debbie Matenopoulos.
Ling was a co-host from 1999 to 2002. Jones was part of the original panel and remained with the programme until 2006, while Shepherd served as a co-host from 2007 to 2014. Matenopoulos was among the show’s first co-hosts from 1997 to 1999.
The temporary change gives viewers a look back at several earlier eras of the long-running talk show, which launched in 1997 and is now marking its 30th season.
Why Whoopi Goldberg is leaving the table temporarily
Goldberg’s absence is tied to filming commitments rather than a permanent departure from the programme.
During the podcast discussion, Teta said Goldberg would be working on Women Like Us, a film project that also includes Jenifer Lewis, Vanessa Williams and Vivica A. Fox.
Goldberg has continued to balance her television work with film and theatre projects during her long run on the programme. She joined The View in September 2007 and has served as its moderator and co-host since then.
The show’s official cast information lists Goldberg alongside Behar, Sunny Hostin, Sara Haines, Alyssa Farah Griffin and Ana Navarro for Season 30. The temporary guest-host arrangement does not represent a confirmed change to that regular lineup.
What Canadian viewers should know
The View airs on weekdays at 11 a.m. Eastern Time on ABC in the United States. Canadian availability can vary by broadcaster, cable package and streaming service.
The programme returned for its milestone 30th season on September 8, 2026, with all six regular co-hosts at the Hot Topics table. ABC’s season premiere announcement said the season premiere week averaged 2.518 million total viewers, making it the show’s largest premiere-week audience in six years, according to Nielsen figures cited by the network.
The current season has also featured a broad guest schedule, including actor Ke Huy Quan, author Neil deGrasse Tyson, Colin Kaepernick and actress Maisie Williams. The official episode listings show Goldberg’s regular panel continuing through the early part of the season before the temporary filming break was announced.
A familiar format for a long-running show
Temporary absences are not unusual for The View, where former co-hosts and guest personalities have regularly filled open seats during vacations, parental leaves and other commitments.
Goldberg previously missed episodes while working on another acting project. Her return to Mondays during this latest break is expected to keep her connected to the show while allowing production on the new film to continue.
For viewers, the most immediate change will be the rotating guest chairs and Behar’s expanded moderating role. The core panel otherwise remains in place, with Hostin, Haines, Griffin and Navarro continuing as regular co-hosts.
ABC has not announced a permanent cast change connected to Goldberg’s filming schedule. The network’s published Season 30 materials continue to identify Goldberg as part of the regular panel.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Whoopi Goldberg missing from The View?
Goldberg is taking a short break from several episodes to film the movie Women Like Us.
Will Whoopi Goldberg leave The View permanently?
There is no confirmed permanent departure. The announced absence is temporary and connected to filming commitments.
Who will replace Whoopi Goldberg on The View?
Lisa Ling, Star Jones, Sherri Shepherd and Debbie Matenopoulos are expected to rotate as guest co-hosts.
Who will moderate The View while Goldberg is away?
Joy Behar is expected to moderate the episodes Goldberg misses.
When does The View air?
The View airs weekdays at 11 a.m. Eastern Time on ABC in the United States, with Canadian availability varying by provider.
Fact-Checked: Key details were checked against ABC and The View’s official programme information, including the Season 30 lineup and episode listings. ([detpress.com](https://www.detpress.com/abcnews/shows/theview/press-releases/))
Disclaimer: Guest-host schedules and broadcast availability may change, so viewers should check local listings and official programme updates.