'View' Fans Condemn 'Shameful' Jimmy Kimmel Response

The View Hosts Avoid Discussing Jimmy Kimmel’s Cancellation

Fans of The View were eagerly watching the morning broadcast on September 18, hoping to hear the show’s hosts discuss the recent developments surrounding the indefinite cancellation of Jimmy Kimmel Live! following Kimmel’s response to Charlie Kirk’s death. However, the hosts—Whoopi Goldberg, Sara Haines, Joy Behar, Sunny Hostin, and Alyssa Farah Griffin—chose not to address the issue at all. This omission left many viewers disappointed, especially given the show’s reputation for tackling controversial topics.

This silence stood in stark contrast to how the hosts reacted when The Late Show with Stephen Colbert was canceled. That situation likely had more to do with corporate affiliations, as Kimmel and the View hosts are all under the ABC umbrella, while Colbert is affiliated with CBS. The network dynamics may have played a role in the decision to avoid discussing Kimmel’s situation.

Joy Behar made a brief comment about free speech, stating, “I don’t believe in squelching free speech at all—especially when it’s funny!” Meanwhile, Whoopi Goldberg expressed support for Colbert, saying, “Colbert, we’re supporting you. We got your back.” However, she chose to keep her full thoughts private, citing concerns about giving opponents of the late-night host any ideas.

As backlash grows over the network's handling of Kimmel’s statement, fans turned to online forums like the show’s subreddit to voice their frustration. Many believed that the hosts were following a gag order from executives or simply being complacent in their silence. One Redditor wrote, “Wow! I am stunned there is no mention of the Kimmel situation,” while others speculated that The View itself might be at risk of cancellation.

Some viewers found the lack of discussion trivial compared to other pressing issues. “Talking about breakups? That’s so trivial compared to all the stuff going on,” one person wrote. Others suggested that the show might need to focus on topics beyond the Trump administration to stay on the air, calling the current timeline “a mess.”

One fan emphasized that The View is a news opinion show, stating, “They have the right and protection to say what they feel. That is the basis of the show.” They called the hosts’ response—or lack thereof—“SHAMEFUL.” Another viewer criticized the network for its hypocrisy, pointing out that the show had spent a week discussing the importance of free speech and condemning political violence. “We can disagree. Use your words. Free speech. First Amendment. And then they punish Jimmy for using his words,” they wrote.

Some viewers felt the hosts deserved a bit of grace, suggesting that they might be brainstorming how to address the issue. “They’re probably brainstorming how they wanna go about addressing this,” one person guessed. “I think it’s better to have a united front. I’ll let them sit on it for a few days.”

While today’s episode was live, tomorrow’s will be a pre-taped show, filmed after the morning broadcast. Fans remain hopeful that the panel might address the issue in the coming days, but many aren’t holding their breath. Some have already decided to stop watching altogether.

A number of viewers took action, sharing that they had canceled or were planning to cancel their subscriptions to services like Hulu and Disney+. One user suggested, “They should walk off. Boycott these companies with the power of the purse.” Others echoed similar sentiments, showing their dissatisfaction with the network’s approach.

Despite the controversy, some still hold onto the hope that The View will eventually speak out on the matter. However, with the current climate of censorship and corporate influence, many viewers are questioning whether the show will ever truly live up to its promise of open dialogue and free expression.