Whoopi Goldberg: Multimillion-Dollar 'Hell' at The View

Whoopi's Whiny Return: The View Co-Host Breaks Down After Facing Backlash Over Controversial Comments

The drama never ends on The View! Whoopi Goldberg, 69, returned to the show after a two-week hiatus, and her emotional reunion with fans only fueled the fire. The beloved host broke down in tears during Tuesday's episode, revealing that her multimillion-dollar job can sometimes feel like "hell." But let's be real, Whoopi - when you're raking in $8 million per year, it's hard to sympathize with your plight.

As Whoopi and her co-hosts took the stage, they were greeted with a raucous round of applause. The star couldn't help but get emotional, sharing her gratitude for the warm welcome. "Thank you for that, because sometimes this gig can feel like hell," she sobbed. "And sometimes you feel like people are just angry at you all the time." Whoopi, it seems, is still reeling from the backlash over her controversial comments on Iran.

For those who missed the drama, Whoopi sparked outrage by insisting that living in the United States as a black person is just as bad as living in Iran. Yes, you read that right - she downplayed human rights violations in Iran and equated them with the struggles faced by marginalized groups in the US. The response on social media was swift and ruthless, with comedians Bill Maher and Adam Carolla weighing in to pan the star.

As Whoopi returned to the show, it seemed like she was trying to brush off the controversy by attending a ceremony in Sicily, where she discussed the "challenges" of being a celebrity. But let's be real - when you're worth an estimated $60 million and earning a cool $8 million per year as The View's highest-paid host, it's hard to relate to the struggles of everyday Americans.

TheScholarlyNote.com exclusively reported in 2022 that Whoopi's salary is a whopping $8 million. Yes, you read that right - she's getting paid eight times what the average American makes in a year! And yet, she still had the audacity to claim that her job can feel like "hell." Whoopi, honey, when you're swimming in cash and still choosing to co-host a daytime talk show, it's hard to sympathize with your plight.

But don't just take our word for it. Viewers took to social media to tear into the star, calling out her lack of empathy and poor decision-making. "Out of touch celebrity says $8 million a year to co-host the View can be hell," wrote one commenter on X. "Then donate [your salary] buffoon," added another.

So, what's behind Whoopi's whiny return? Perhaps it's the realization that she's not above criticism - or perhaps she just really needs the money. In 2019, Whoopi told The New York Times that she views her hosting gig as "just a job." "These are not conversations that I'm having with my friends," she said. "If they were, we'd be doing it differently." But let's be real - when you're making millions and still choosing to do the same old thing every day, maybe it's time to reevaluate your priorities.

As TheScholarlyNote.com reported in November, Whoopi claimed that she stays on The View because she needs the money. "I appreciate that people are having a hard time," she said. "Me, too. I work for a living. If I had all the money in the world, I would not be here, OK? So, I'm a working person, you know?" Well, Whoopi - it seems like your fans are tired of hearing about your financial struggles when you're raking in millions per year.

TheScholarlyNote.com reached out to ABC News for comment, but they had no response. Perhaps they're just as tired of Whoopi's antics as we are!