Joy Behar‘s 2007 dismissal from The View and Good Morning America has resurfaced in public discussion, with fans once again curious about what happened and why she was fired from these well-known shows.
In this article, we will explore the details of why Joy Behar was fired from The View and GMA.
Reason why Joy Behar was fired from The View
Joy Behar’s journey with The View has been marked by both triumphs and controversies. Although she was considered a staple on the show, Behar’s departure in 2007 was initially portrayed as a voluntary career move. However, a significant revelation came in 2022 when Behar admitted to PEOPLE that her departure was not entirely her own decision. She disclosed that she was actually fired, stating, “Somebody wanted me gone.” Behar expressed dissatisfaction with the show’s direction at the time. She said, “That’s not the first time I’ve been fired for my politics.”
Despite being let go in 2013, Behar’s connection with The View wasn’t entirely severed. She returned as a guest host on several occasions and, by 2015, was reinstated as a full-time panelist.
Reason why Joy Behar was fired from GMA
On a recent episode of The View, Joy Behar made a surprising revelation about her past experiences with Good Morning America (GMA). Behar shared that she had been fired from the show twice, a fact she had previously kept under wraps. The revelation came during an interview with actress Melissa Rauch.
Behar didn’t delve deeply into the circumstances surrounding her firings. However, she had previously touched on her time at GMA in 2022, mentioning her departure in a conversation with comedian Kumail Nanjiani. She said, “So, let’s talk about ‘Welcome to Chippendales.’ First of all, I’d like to say that when I was fired from ‘Good Morning America’ years ago — I was the worst receptionist they’ve ever had — and, this is a true story, I was fired, they took me to Chippendales as my goodbye present … so, anyway I’m familiar with Chippendales.” (via The New York Post)
Originally reported by Disheeta Maheshwari on ComingSoon.
