'The View' – Joy Behar injury causes unexpected absence - USA Today
Joy Behar was missing from "The View" this week, with the ABC talk show sharing a health update that the beloved host was recovering from a serious injury.
The longtime host's spot as moderator was filled during the on Oct. 1 episode by Sunny Hostin, who explained the 83-year-old's absence was due to a dislocated shoulder.
"Unfortunately, our dear friend Joy dislocated her shoulder," Hostin said during the show, adding that Behar was "recovering and will be back soon."
"The two OGs are out today, so apparently the job went to the next oldest, or let's say seasoned, cohost," Hostin added, referring to Whoopi Goldberg's absence who is also away filming a movie. Former cohost Sherri Shepherd joined the panel as a guest cohost.
USA TODAY reached out to Behar's representatives for an update.
Behar spoke about another health concern earlier this year, telling viewers during the July 6 broadcast that she had been experiencing dizziness and had tried acupuncture.
"I walk and I'm dizzy. Has anyone noticed, I walk like I'm drunk? I'm not drinking. I don't drink," she said. "Between the Botox, the Ozempic and the acupuncture, I'm, like, full of needles, more than a drug addict." Alyssa Farah Griffin joked that Behar sometimes needed help getting to her seat.
Behar also took a planned break earlier this year to travel to Europe for her stage play, "My First Ex-Husband." Her trip included time in Paris and London, and guest cohosts including Sheryl Underwood and Kara Swisher appeared during her absence.
The injury comes weeks after Behar marked her 28th season on "The View," which returned for its 30th season Sept. 8.
Goldberg announced that Behar had hosted more seasons of an American talk show than any other woman. Her fellow panelists stood to applaud the accomplishment.
Behar was among the show's original cohosts when it debuted in 1997, alongside creator Barbara Walters, Meredith Vieira, Star Jones and Debbie Matenopoulos.
"All I can say is that I was here when the show was in black and white," Behar said reflecting on her longevity. Behar also recalled telling Walters, "'We're going to get old on the show.' She said, 'You're going to get old anyway.'"
