In a shocking move, Michael Bellaman, CEO of ABC, said that the network is ending The View, a long-running talk show. The choice comes after years of fights, controversies, and walk-offs that turned the show into more of a show than a serious conversation.
Bellaman says that the network has realised that The View is not longer the lively discussion it was meant to be, but rather a daily battleground where everyone goes more angry than when they arrived. “We wanted real conversations, not WWE Smackdown,” he said.
The news was said to have surprised the show’s cast and crew, with some expressing defiance and others looking for a new chance. It’s said that co-hosts Whoopi Goldberg and Joy Behar, who have both been on the show for a long time, are not upset about the news. Goldberg rolled her eyes and said, “Well, I guess it was time.” But get rid of culture? “Really?”
A big change has happened in daytime TV with the end of The View. Traditional talk shows may not be around for much longer as networks continue to deal with changing viewer habits and a more divided political climate.
ABC is said to be working on a new show to replace The View. The new show will focus on lifestyle-related content and comedy. “We’re open to anything that’s fun, engaging, and doesn’t make people want to throw their remotes at the screen,” he said.
As for The View fans, many of them are feeling both sad and happy. “I loved The View,” a fan wrote, “but I can’t say I’ll miss the yelling. Maybe now I can have a peaceful morning.”
One thing is for sure: The View is definitely over. The network is moving on from the show that used to define its daytime lineup.