Overview

• Silverman and Behar exchanged friendly banter about Behar’s bowl of mints before Silverman leaned over to plant a kiss on Behar’s lips
• Whoopi Goldberg set up the moment by asking if the two friends wanted to “do the goodbye” as the interview wrapped
• The live studio audience cheered the affectionate gesture and laughed as Behar later joked about needing fresh breath
• Earlier in the segment Silverman playfully asked why Behar kept a giant bowl of mints on the Hot Topics table
• The on-air kiss follows a September 2023 appearance in which Matthew McConaughey gave Behar a foot massage, highlighting the show’s playful rapport