Overview
- Behar dislocated her shoulder after catching a heel and tripping backstage, an injury first disclosed when she missed the live panel on October 1.
- Her representative told Page Six that she was 'on the mend' and expected to be back 'mid next week,' but the show itself has not confirmed a return date.
- Behar has missed at least five consecutive episodes, including the program that marked her 84th birthday on Wednesday, October 7, when cohosts shared a message from her.
- Whoopi Goldberg was also away filming a Netflix movie, so Sunny Hostin, Sara Haines and other senior cohosts plus rotating guest hosts have covered moderator duties.
- Reporters note Behar’s recent pattern of minor on‑set injuries and the fact that recovery from a dislocated shoulder can take weeks, which helps explain the cautious public updates and viewer concern.