Candace Owens Removes Joy Behar from ‘The View’ in Dramatic Debut

In a dramatic and unexpected turn of events, Candace Owens made her debut on “The View” by forcefully removing long-time host Joy Behar from the show, accusing her of being “toxic.” The confrontation, which occurred live on air, left the audience and fellow hosts in shock, instantly becoming a hot topic of debate across social media and news platforms.

Owens, known for her outspoken conservative views, did not hold back in her criticism, stating that Behar’s presence was detrimental to the show’s environment. This bold move has sparked widespread controversy, with some viewers applauding Owens’ audacity and others condemning her actions as unnecessarily aggressive. The incident highlights the deep ideological divides that continue to shape public discourse and media representation.

The heated exchange underscored the existing tensions on the show, with Behar defending her views while Owens insisted that her approach to discussions was harming the show’s dynamic. This incident has not only reignited debates about political correctness and free speech but also about the direction and tone of daytime television talk shows. Whether Owens’ controversial debut will mark a new era for “The View” or lead to further divisions remains to be seen.

‘The View’ co-host Joy Behar’s biography

The View co-host Joy Behar
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Joy Behar is among today’s leading comic talents. Whether performing standup comedy or interviewing politicians and artists, she is an original voice and leading woman on both stage and screen.

She was a member of the original cast of ABC’s “The View” for 16 years, returning as co-host in September 2015 for the show’s three most recent seasons. Along with winning the 2009 Daytime Emmy® Award for Outstanding Talk Show Host, Behar is also the recipient of three MAC awards, a CableACE Award and a 2000 GLAAD Award for her enduring friendship with the LGBTQ+ community.

On television, she starred in two HBO specials and was a regular on the series “Baby Boom.” She recently appeared in Woody Allen’s Amazon series “Crisis in Six Scenes.”

In June 2016, Behar was inducted into the Brooklyn Walk of Fame at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden, joining an impressive list of Brooklynites honored for their distinguished work in entertainment, sports, media and the arts.

Behar has hosted her own shows, including a call-in radio show on WABC, “The Joy Behar Show” on HLN, and “Say Anything” on Current TV.

Her film appearances include “This Is My Life,” directed by Nora Ephron, and Woody Allen’s “Manhattan Murder Mystery.”

In theater, Behar starred in Nicky Silver’s play “The Food Chain,” for which she earned rave reviews, and also in the critically acclaimed play “The Vagina Monologues.” She also wrote and performed in her own solo show, “Me, My Mouth and I,” at the Cherry Lane Theatre. As a playwright, Behar has written “Crisis In Queens” along with her short plays “Bonkers In The Boroughs” which will be featured in the New York Comedy Festival November 2023.

Behar has written five books, including two children’s books. Her most recent book, “The Great Gasbag: An A-to-Z Study Guide to Surviving Trump World,” was released in October 2017.