Joy Behar misses 'The View' after dislocating her shoulder
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Key Points:
- Joy Behar missed Thursday’s episode of “The View” due to a serious on-set injury, specifically a dislocated shoulder, but her representative confirmed she is recovering and expected to return mid next week.
- Sunny Hostin informed viewers about Behar’s injury at the start of the show, noting that Whoopi Goldberg was also absent due to filming a movie, and Hostin temporarily took over as moderator.
- Behar, 83, has been a longtime co-host of “The View” since its inception in 1997, with brief absences including a recent two-week break in June to focus on her play, “My First Ex-Husband,” in London.
- Behar’s play, which humorously explores themes of marriage and divorce, debuted Off-Broadway in February 2025 and was well-received during its UK run, with Behar describing the experience positively upon her return to the show.
