Overview
- Joy Behar dislocated her shoulder in a backstage fall, a condition announced on Oct. 1, and she has missed three weeks of The View while recovering.
- New reports citing unnamed insiders to The U.S. Sun say ABC staff are increasingly worried about Behar’s mobility and have encouraged a graceful exit to reduce liability.
- Sources quoted by the press say the network is exploring options such as a reduced schedule or a large farewell event to honor her career.
- Those same reports say Behar resists retiring and wants to remain at the show, while producers have kept the program running with senior cohosts and rotating guest hosts.
- Behar, 84, is an original panelist who has had recent short absences for injuries and outside projects, and the situation could prompt formal talks between her team and ABC about accommodations or a transition.