Whoopi Goldberg sparked controversy among fans watching Thursday’s episode of The View when the actress and TV presenter berated a studio audience for booing during an online interview.
The Ghost the actor was on the board with the others See Ordinary people included Joy Behar and Sunny Hostin as they welcomed Governor Chris Sununu to the interview table. After heated debate on a range of topics including parental and child rights and gun control, the crowd loudly booed the governor, prompting Whoopi to react.
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Concluding the interview and speaking live on set, the Sister Act star said: “Stop, no, no, no, no whistle. We need to talk to people to find out what they think and [whether] they are thinking the right way. She continued passionately: “He’s not going to be perfect, neither of them is! But at least give everyone a chance to say what’s going on.”
Those watching at home were quick to react to Whoopi’s speech to the crowd, with some agreeing she did the right thing and others being less convinced. One person summed it up by tweeting: “While I understand what Whoopi is saying we need to be able to have those uncomfortable conversations, I still disagree with her that crowds shouldn’t be. booing Governor Sununu. If the crowd does not agree with the Government then it should be expressed. #TheView.”
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Another echoed this, writing: “I love you Whoopi but you shouldn’t silence the audience for booing Sununu after he said he won’t ban assault weapons #TheView.” The third said: “Why did Whoopi stop the show because someone booed? Booing is a natural response to the series of lies that came out of Sununu’s mouth. Maybe we wouldn’t have to boo if the ladies protest. #TheView.”
However, others were more supportive of Whoopi, with one saying: “I’m glad Whoopi told the crowd not to boo. We always complain about Republicans being so rude and mean when they don’t. wanted to listen to Democrats so we did the same thing. I didn’t believe anything that man said #TheView.”
© Getty Images The View star discusses major topics on the show
Another viewer also agreed with Whoopi’s comment: “Many thanks to Whoopi for crowd control on @TheView during the governor interview. I didn’t like his answer either, but the point of Platforms like these are to be able to hear and learn from people who want to be president of the United States. #TheView.”
© GettyWhoopi has divided viewers at home with her comments
Elsewhere on the show, Whoopi and her co-hosts sparked a backlash when discussing Netflix’s new Anna Nicole Smith documentary. Whoopi explained that she thinks the public’s fascination with reality shows is fueling the criticism, drama, and controversy over the sudden filming.
Whoopi also brought out American Idol at an awkward time, which aired on the same channel as The View, ABC. “I think we, as a society, like to see things in order to judge people. I’ve always thought that the beginning of the decline of society is what is that show called? American Idol,” she said. speak.
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