"The hosts of 'The View' did not weigh in on ABC's decision to suspend Jimmy Kimmel's late-night show following comments the host made about Charlie Kirk's death, surprising some viewers. On Thursday's broadcast of 'The View,' which airs on the same network as 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!,' hosts Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, Sara Haines, Sunny Hostin, and AlyssaFarah Griffindiscussed two news events during its 'Hot Topics' segment: FBI director Kash Patel's handling of the Epstein Files, and RFK Jr. testifying before the CDC. They also discussed whether breakups can lead to long-term relationships, and conducted two interviews - the first with Eugene Levy and the second with Terry and Tammy Bradshaw."
"On social media, fans of the show expressed surprise at the omission, as 'The View' is known for tackling heavy and controversial news events. "Is The View just going to pretend the Jimmy Kimmel stuff isn't happening?" one person wrote on X. Many also said they were disappointed in the show's hosts for not sharing their thoughts, as hosts including Goldberg and Hostin have regularly urged figures with large platforms to speak out on pressing issues. Some even speculated that the show's cast was urged not to speak about Kimmel or his show."
ABC suspended Jimmy Kimmel's late-night show indefinitely following his comments about Charlie Kirk's death. The View hosts Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, Sara Haines, Sunny Hostin, and Alyssa Farah Griffin did not discuss Kimmel's suspension during the program. The show's Hot Topics segment covered FBI director Kash Patel's handling of the Epstein Files and RFK Jr. testifying before the CDC. The hosts also discussed relationship breakups and conducted interviews with Eugene Levy and Terry and Tammy Bradshaw. Viewers on social media expressed surprise and disappointment at the omission and some speculated the cast was urged not to comment. Representatives did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
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