Trending Now - Joy Behar Steps Away From 'the View'; Guest Hosts to Fill in
WHO:
Deadline - Joy Behar, comedian and co-host of The View
US Magazine - Sheryl Underwood and Kara Swisher, guest co-hosts for The View
WHAT:
Deadline - Joy Behar is taking time off from The View.
US Magazine - Behar announced her hiatus to work on a passion project.
US Magazine - Behar stated, “You better tell people why I’m not [going to be on the show].”
WHERE:
US Magazine - Behar mentioned she will be traveling to Paris.
WHEN:
US Magazine - Behar is scheduled to fly to Paris this week.
WHY:
US Magazine - Behar is stepping away to work on a passion project.
HOW:
Deadline - Behar discussed her plans on the Behind the Table podcast.
(UPDATED May 28, 2026 04:20 UTC)
Joy Behar is taking a break from The View to focus on a passion project, and she announced her plans during an episode of the Behind the Table podcast. She mentioned that she will be traveling to Paris this week, and emphasized the importance of informing viewers about her absence by saying, “You better tell people why I’m not [going to be on the show].” Sheryl Underwood and Kara Swisher will be stepping in as guest co-hosts during her hiatus.