Joy Behar, a longtime co-host of ABC’s daytime talk show The View, announced she is taking a temporary leave from the program to perform in London. The 83-year-old comedian revealed on Tuesday that she would miss two weeks of tapings while her play, My First Ex-Husband, debuts at the Boulevard Theatre in the West End.
Key Takeaways
Joy Behar, co-host of ABC’s ‘The View,’ announced she will take a temporary leave from the show to perform in London. She will miss two weeks of tapings while her play 'My First Ex-Husband' debuts at the Boulevard Theatre in the West End.
- Joy Behar is taking a break from 'The View' for her play's London premiere
- The 83-year-old comedian pre-taped several weekend episodes before her absence
- Sheryl Underwood, Kara Swisher, Ana Navarro, and Whoopi Goldberg will fill in during her hiatus
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High ConsensusAll 3 publishers report consistent facts across 3 key claims.
| Claim | Status | Reason | |
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| Behar's Absence Duration | Broad Agreement | Behar will miss two weeks of tapings | |
| Fill-in Hosts For Behar | Broad Agreement | Sheryl Underwood, Kara Swisher, Ana Navarro and Whoopi Goldberg will fill in. | |
| Behar's Play Debut Location | Broad Agreement | 'My First Ex-Husband' premiered Off-Broadway earlier this year. |
Behar's Absence Duration
Broad AgreementBehar will miss two weeks of tapings
Fill-in Hosts For Behar
Broad AgreementSheryl Underwood, Kara Swisher, Ana Navarro and Whoopi Goldberg will fill in.
Behar's Play Debut Location
Broad Agreement'My First Ex-Husband' premiered Off-Broadway earlier this year.
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Behar shared her plans during an episode of The View’s Behind the Table podcast. She confirmed she has already pre-taped several installments of 'The Weekend View' ahead of her absence. Her last appearance on the weekday edition will be Thursday, as reported by multiple outlets including Los Angeles Times and Fox News.
During Behar's hiatus, several regular contributors will step in to fill her seat. According to The Daily Mail, Sheryl Underwood, Kara Swisher, and Ana Navarro are among those who will make appearances in the coming weeks. Whoopi Goldberg, another staple personality on the show, will also be appearing on Fridays despite typically taking that day off.
Behar's play first debuted Off-Broadway in New York City earlier this year. The comedy focuses on chaotic stories about past relationships and features a rotating cast of narrators. For its London run, Behar and Jackie Hoffman will serve as the American narrators alongside two British actresses performing the scenes.
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