Whoopi Goldberg's Italian Getaway Sparks Fierce 'Jealousy' on The View
JAW-DROPPING DRAMA ON THE VIEW SET: WHOOPi GOLDBERG'S PALS TURNED GREEN WITH ENVY AS SHE SOAKS UP THE SUN IN ITALY!
Tensions are running high behind the scenes at The View, where Whoopi Goldberg's co-hosts are reportedly seething with jealousy over her latest getaway to Italy. And we're not just talking about any ordinary vacation - no, this is a luxurious trip that has left everyone on set green with envy!
According to sources, Whoopi, 69, will be skipping the show for the entire week after making some eyebrow-raising comments last week about Black people in the US being as oppressed as citizens of the Iranian regime. And let's just say, her co-hosts are NOT happy about it.
Joy Behar, in particular, couldn't hide her disdain during Monday's episode, quipping: "We're all jealous of Whoopi today because she's in Italy - I hope it's 100 degrees!" Ana Navarro joined the panel for Monday's Hot Topics discussion, but even she couldn't mask her jealousy as Joy continued to poke fun at Whoopi's absence.
So, what exactly did Whoopi say that has everyone so riled up? Apparently, during last week's episode, she compared Black people in the US to citizens of the Iranian regime, sparking outrage and controversy. But hey, when you're an Oscar winner like Whoopi, I guess you can get away with saying just about anything!
And speaking of getting away, Whoopi is currently basking in the sun-kissed beauty of Italy, where she's being honored for her latest book, Bits and Pieces: My Mother, My Brother and Me. The tome received the prestigious Taobuk Award at the 15th annual Taobuk-Taormina International Book Festival.
But don't think for a second that Whoopi's absence from the show is just a coincidence - nope! She's clearly trying to escape the fallout from her controversial comments, which have left many of her co-hosts fuming. And let's be real, who can blame her? I mean, would you want to deal with all that drama and negativity on top of already being under fire for your comments?
As The View prepares to go into its annual hiatus on June 30, Whoopi will be back in her seat alongside Joy, Sunny Hostin, Sara Haines, Ana Navarro, and Alyssa Farrah Griffin when the chat show resumes on July 7. But until then, it looks like we'll have to suffer through a whole lot of manufactured drama and tension behind the scenes.
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And don't even get me started on Whoopi's Instagram post about her trip to Italy - oh boy, is it ever juicy!
"Thank you (Grazie!) @taobukfestival for giving me a beautiful experience in an extraordinary environment, an honorable award and your kindness," she captioned the photo of herself looking stunning in a black and white jacket over a simple black collared dress with an A-line skirt.
But what really caught my attention was the backlash on social media from fans who are not having it with Whoopi's controversial comments. Here's just a few choice gems:
"You realize married women in Iran need their husband's permission to get a passport and travel?" asked one user. "Is there a law in America I am unaware of that states the same about Black women in America?"
Please move to Iran. And STAY there," suggested another commenter.
Bye!!! Do us a favor and stay over there, added another social media user.
And let's not forget this gem: "How can you not be embarrassed to show your face in public?" asked one person.
I mean, seriously, Whoopi - do you really think you're above the law or something? Newsflash: just because you're a celebrity doesn't mean you get to make up your own rules!
But hey, at least she's not alone in her outrage. Apparently, many fans are calling for her to be held accountable for her remarks and to take a long, hard look at herself.
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