Joy Behar came under fire for three incidents, where her “incredibly rude” behavior on live TV caused significant backlash from viewers. Behar defended herself, saying, “The haters can go stick their heads in something because I’m not moving out of this seat!”
The View, a popular talk show, has been making headlines for all the wrong reasons, largely due to Joy Behar’s recent actions. The comedian and co-host stirred up plenty of controversy with her behavior in three different incidents, all happening live on television.
Take, for instance, her interaction with Kristin Chenoweth. Chenoweth is a renowned actress and singer, celebrated for her roles on Broadway and in other performances. When she appeared on The View, Behar’s comments about Chenoweth’s height were seen as unnecessary and hurtful. One remark from Behar suggested that they should have “raised the seat” for Chenoweth, aiming for a laugh but falling flat with viewers.
Chenoweth, who is 4-foot-1, remained composed, but the moment didn’t sit well with fans. Behar continued by calling Chenoweth a “little girl with a big voice,” which many viewers found patronizing. One critic on social media remarked, “Little girl? No Joy, she’s a grown woman. I didn’t care for that remark at all.”
A second controversial moment happened while Behar’s colleague, Whoopi Goldberg, was discussing a serious topic—a mass shooting. As Goldberg spoke solemnly, Behar appeared to be nodding off. Her inattentiveness during such a grave discussion led to accusations of her being disrespectful.
Goldberg mentioned the troubling number of mass shootings in 2023, and viewers noticed Behar’s lack of engagement. This led to a flurry of critical comments. “Can’t you wait for the show to be over to check your phone?” one viewer vented online. Another added, “She comes across as a mean bully, and it makes the show hard to watch.”
The third incident revolved around Behar’s comments about President Joe Biden. Defending his capability to run for re-election despite his age, she got personal. “Joe Biden and I are the same age,” she stated. “Would you say I couldn’t do my job for the next four years? Of course, I can.” She followed this by telling her detractors to “stick their heads in something.”
This defiance only fueled the backlash. One viewer retorted, “She’s a rude bully and needs to go… nothing to do with her age!” Another commented, “Funny that she uses the word haters. She’s among the biggest haters allowed on television!”
Joy Behar’s tenure on The View has seen its ups and downs. She took a break from the show from 2013 to 2015, pursuing other projects. In a 2022 interview with TIME, she revealed she was “glad to be fired” back then, saying she was tired of the show for reasons she couldn’t even remember.
