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Arturo Holmes/Getty
Joy Beharhas successfully avoided the COVID-19 virus — until now.
The Viewhost, 81, will be absent from a few episodes of the daytime talk show after contracting the virus for the first time ever, her co-hostWhoopi Goldbergrevealed on Tuesday’s show, according toEntertainment Weekly.
“Joy is out this week. You know why? She finally got COVID,” Goldberg told the audience. “Three years, four years in, it finally got her.”
Fellow co-hostSara Hainesadded that Behar “can finally stop bragging now” that she never caught COVID-19 — which is something she has mentioned on the show.
Yvette Nicole Browntook over the hosting duties from Behar on Tuesday, though it was unclear if she would stay in the seat for the rest of the week. Behar was also absent on Monday, though she typically takes that day off.
A photo of “The View” hosts on Tuesday, June 6, 2023.Lorenzo Bevilaqua/ABC via Getty
Lorenzo Bevilaqua/ABC via Getty
This isn’t the first time that the daytime host has been absent due to the COVID-19. Shepreviously took a few days off the show in 2020— at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic — amid concerns of the virus spreading.
“I’m in a higher risk group because of my age, but I’m perfectly healthy,” Behar said of her decision to opt out of a few shows.
“I don’t look my age, but I’m actually up there. The number makes me dizzy,” added Behar, whose precautionary decision to stay home came at the urging of her daughter.
Several ofThe Viewhosts have previously tested positive for the virus or have had close calls in the past. Goldbergtested positive for the virus in January 2022and then againa few months later in November 2022. The first time she tested positive, she noted that she had mild symptoms after being vaccinated and receiving the booster shot.
Sara Haines also was absent in January 2022 after havingclose contactwith someone with the virus.
The Viewairs weekdays on ABC (check local listings).
source: people.com
