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Kathie Lee Gifford Says ‘The View’ Has Grown ‘Vicious’ as Daytime TV Turns Meaner

She made the critique on a March 9 podcast, contrasting prior cordial visits with what she views as a harsher climate.

Overview

  • Speaking on Tomi Lahren Is Fearless, Gifford, 72, said there is now “a viciousness” on The View that she did not encounter years ago.
  • She recalled friendly on-air exchanges with Joy Behar, Whoopi Goldberg and Debbie Matenopoulos, emphasizing she shares her faith without proselytizing.
  • Gifford said The View and ABC feel “much different” today, describing people as “meaner” and “miserable” compared with the past.
  • Fox News reported the show did not immediately respond to a request for comment, and the current panel includes Goldberg, Behar, Sunny Hostin, Ana Navarro, Sara Haines and Alyssa Farah Griffin.
  • Coverage also noted her return to Today’s Studio 1A to promote her new book, Nero & Paul.