Heated Debate on ‘The View’

Whoopi Goldberg walked off the set of ABC’s “The View” after a heated debate. The argument was about a viral video of country singer Miranda Lambert. Lambert stopped singing her hit song “Tin Man” to scold some concertgoers. They were taking selfies during her performance.

The Viral Moment

The video showed Lambert pausing her song to reprimand a group of girls in the audience. She felt disrespected by their behavior. Whoopi Goldberg, along with co-hosts Sarah Haines, Joy Behar, Sunny Hostin, and Alyssa Farah Griffin, discussed the incident on the show.

Whoopi’s Perspective

Whoopi defended Lambert’s reaction. She believed concertgoers should respect the performer. Whoopi said, “Even though they came to see her and paid for tickets, they don’t want to be there. So if she’s singing, show her at least a little respect so that you know you can see her and she can see you too.”

Co-Hosts Disagree

Not all co-hosts agreed with Whoopi. Sunny Hostin was particularly vocal. She pointed out the high cost of VIP tickets. Sunny stated, “I’m not at all divided on this. The $757 tickets in the VIP area they were in are pricey. I’m going to take as many selfies as I want if I paid $757.”

Whoopi’s Exit

After Sunny’s comment, Whoopi left the set. As she walked out, she saw a ninety-one-year-old woman in the audience. Whoopi stopped to take a selfie with her. The audience laughed and cheered. Whoopi said, “Because I would like a photo with this amazing ninety-one-year-old woman. We shall so take a selfie. You and I together.”

This moment added a lighthearted twist to the intense debate. The incident highlighted differing views on concert etiquette and performer-audience respect.