November 16th 2024.
According to recent reports, Whoopi Goldberg has found herself in a bit of a sticky situation after making some comments about a local bakery on her show, The View. It all started when the co-host celebrated her 69th birthday on air and shared a tray of Charlotte Russe, a dessert that she claimed was her mother's favorite growing up.
However, as the co-hosts were enjoying the treats, Goldberg mentioned that it had been a bit of a struggle to get them. She explained that the bakery had initially refused to make them for her, citing equipment issues. She then went on to suggest that it may have had something to do with her political beliefs.
This statement did not sit well with some local politicians and supporters, who held a news conference in front of the bakery to demand an apology from Goldberg. Among them was Staten Island Borough President Vito Fossella, who accused the actor and comedian of "besmirching and defaming" the bakery with her comments.
Fossella, a Republican, made it clear that in his opinion, a good business person does not care about anyone's politics and that the bakery's decision was solely based on equipment problems. He also urged Goldberg to apologize so that they could put the whole thing behind them.
Jill Holtermann, the owner of Holtermann's Bakery, also spoke briefly at the news conference, expressing her gratitude for the overwhelming support the bakery had received since the incident. She mentioned that she wished her father, who had worked hard to keep the business alive, could have been there to see it.
Representatives for Goldberg have yet to respond to the calls for an apology, but the actor did take to Instagram to clarify her stance on the matter. She stated that she found it odd that the bakery had declined her order for her birthday due to equipment issues, but had accepted a similar order from someone else without using her name.
Despite the controversy, Goldberg maintained that she had a happy and sweet birthday, thanks to the delicious dessert she eventually got to enjoy. As for the bakery, they have been flooded with orders since the incident, proving that a little bit of drama can sometimes lead to positive outcomes.
It's clear that this whole ordeal has caused quite the stir, with many people weighing in on the situation. Some have criticized Goldberg for "making stuff up" to suit her needs, while others have shown support for the bakery and its owner. Only time will tell if an apology will be issued and if this feud will finally come to an end.
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