December 23rd 2023.
According to Page Six, "The View" has been left disappointed after Oprah Winfrey decided to promote her appearance in a recent adaptation of Alice Walker's "The Color Purple" in New York elsewhere instead of sitting down with the show's panel on Dec. 13. Sources told the outlet that the hosts of "The View" were looking forward to having a reunion between Whoopi Goldberg and Winfrey, but the former "missed [the] opportunity" after opting not to attend.
The airing of the episode was different this time, as it was "taped on Nov. 27". However, this did not stop Goldberg from having an incredible moment with the cast. Sources said that, “Everyone was thrilled with what aired… It was a very emotional day for Whoopi. It was a wonderful moment.”
Despite being absent on the show, Winfrey appeared on "CBS Mornings," "The Drew Barrymore Show," and "Sherri." She did spare some time to record a special promotional video for The View's "Favorite Things" segment. On behalf of Winfrey's production company, a spokesperson gave a statement to Page Six about the decision. They explained, “As one of the producers, there have been appearances Ms. Winfrey did not participate in with the cast, and was unable to be in New York when this segment was filmed right after Thanksgiving. She is overjoyed to see the cast have their moment.”
The View was evidently not pleased with the decision, as the source claimed, “'The View' is pissed” that she passed on the sit-down. Despite this, director Blitz Bazawule, Fantasia Barrino, Taraji P. Henson, and Danielle Brooks filled in the empty spot.
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