Joy Behar Returns to The View After Week-Long Absence

Joy Behar has returned to The View after a week-long absence, explaining that her time away was due to her involvement in her off-Broadway play, My First Ex-Husband, and an illness she experienced. During her absence, Whoopi Goldberg addressed her fans, wishing Behar a happy opening night for the play, which premiered at New York’s Mac-Haydn Theater. Behar confirmed that while she was busy with the play, she was also unwell, affecting her participation. Upon her return, she expressed gratitude for her co-hosts who supported her during her absence, and she shared positive feedback about her play. Behar's return was met with enthusiasm from fans and her fellow panelists, with Whoopi joking about her health condition during the show. Behar will continue performing in the play until February 23 before handing over her role to another actress.