What was promoted by ABC as a “respectful political dialogue” devolved into a mid-morning TV explosion on The View, after Fox News contributor and former pro wrestler Tyrus launched into a fiery tirade that left co-host Whoopi Goldberg visibly shaken, the audience gasping, and producers scrambling behind the scenes.
The segment, focused on the upcoming 2025 presidential election, took a sharp turn after Goldberg rolled her eyes and quipped, “You don’t fix society by yelling about it from a gold-plated studio, baby.”
That’s when Tyrus, never one to back down, sat forward, locked eyes with the camera, and delivered this now-viral line:
“Funny you say that, Whoopi… coming from a millionaire who once said she’d move to Canada but couldn’t even leave her dressing room.”
Chaos erupted. Joy Behar reportedly spilled her coffee, Sunny Hostin tried to shut the segment down, and Twitter/X exploded with reactions describing the moment as “The Oscars slap meets WWE.”
Tyrus didn’t stop there. Accusing Goldberg of hypocrisy, he fired:
“You talk about privilege like you don’t have a butler named Eugene ironing your bathrobes backstage.”
“You built a brand on moral outrage while cashing Disney checks. That’s not activism — that’s performance art.”
Whoopi, visibly rattled, shot back: “You don’t know a damn thing about me.”
But the damage was done.
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Comments flooded X:
“Tyrus didn’t just clap back — he suplexed Whoopi through the narrative.”
“Daytime TV hasn’t been this unhinged since Barbara and Rosie nearly came to blows.”
BEHIND THE SCENES: BACKSTAGE CHAOS
According to sources, Whoopi stormed off set during the next commercial break for what ABC called “a moment to breathe.”
Producers muted Tyrus’s microphone, while Ana Navarro could be overheard saying: “He’s unhinged. Get him off the couch.”
A hot mic also caught Sara Haines muttering:
“Well… that’s the last time we try bipartisanship.”
ABC RESPONDS WITH DAMAGE CONTROL
In a swift press release, the network said:
“The View has always been a space for dynamic conversations. Today’s discussion became more heated than expected. We are reviewing future guest protocols.”
Translation? Tyrus may be blacklisted for the foreseeable future.
PARTING SHOT THAT STUNNED VIEWERS
As the credits rolled and a stunned audience sat in silence, Tyrus leaned into the camera and declared:
“You wanted truth. Sorry it didn’t come gift-wrapped in a feelings-safe package.”
Didn’t see it live?
Clips are already spreading like wildfire online — including a Rumble video titled:
“THE VIEW GETS BODYSLAMMED — FINALLY.”
This wasn’t a debate. It was a live detonation.
And The View may never be the same again.