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Joy Behar will be off The View chair for two weeks as she heads to Europe to write, see art and mount a stage production in London.
Reason for the absence: a scheduled work trip to Europe
Behar told colleagues the break is planned, not an indefinite leave. She described the trip as a working holiday.
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The two-week span began with the June 1 broadcast. On-air comments in late May made the timing clear.
Paris first, then the West End: what she plans to do
The 83-year-old comedian intends to spend a week in Paris writing in cafes and visiting exhibits, including a show of Matisse.
After Paris she will travel to London to mount her play My First Ex-Husband on the West End.
- Writing sessions in Parisian cafes
- Art visits and cultural stops
- Rehearsals and performances in London
About the play and its past run
My First Ex-Husband first played Off-Broadway earlier in 2025. The story mixes comedy and real-life themes like marriage and divorce.
For the London run, Behar will be joined by veteran actor Jackie Hoffman and two British performers.
Who will rotate into her seat on The View
Producers say a set of guest co-hosts will rotate through the panel while Behar is away.
- Sheryl Underwood is scheduled to step in.
- Kara Swisher will appear as a guest host.
- Whoopi Goldberg is expected to be present on Fridays.
Show executives described the lineup as a mix of familiar faces and smart, funny commentators to keep the conversation lively.
Scheduling and logistics from the show
Production notes indicated the absence was pre-planned and communicated to the team. The executive producer stressed Behar will return after the two-week period.
Recent and prior time away from the show
Behar has been a fixture on The View since its 1997 launch, aside from a two-season break. She previously missed episodes unexpectedly in late 2025 due to a foot injury.
The earlier absence prompted concern among viewers, but producers confirmed it was health-related and short-lived.
Public reaction and media attention
The announcement generated headlines and social chatter, with outlets noting the contrast between a “hiatus” label and Behar’s busy creative agenda overseas.
She emphasized the trip is work-focused and framed it as a continuation of her artistic life beyond the daytime desk.
