Whoopi Goldberg's Absence From The View Season 28 Explained

Whoopi Goldberg called out sick for a day from her regular gig as a host on The View, but she returned to her spot on the Thursday, May 15 episode. Academy Award-winner Whoopi has had a seat at The View table since she replaced Rosie O'Donnell in 2007. She's a formidable presence on the show, often offering her wry observations and witty jokes as a way to counteract The View's sometimes contentious panel of Joy Behar, Sara Haines, Sunny Hostin, Alyssa Farah Griffin, and Ana Navarro.