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New York Post
14 hours ago
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‘The View' co-host warns Colbert cancellation could lead to the ‘dismantling of our Constitution'
'The View' co-host Sunny Hostin warned on Tuesday that CBS canceling Stephen Colbert's 'Late Show' could be the start of the 'dismantling of our Constitution.' CBS announced Thursday 'The Late Show' will end in May at the end of its broadcast season. Though CBS and parent company Paramount said the choice to cancel the series was 'purely a financial decision,' and the show was reportedly losing the network $40 million a year, many liberal commentators claim it was for political reasons. Just days before the cancellation, Colbert slammed Paramount's recent settlement with President Donald Trump over his lawsuit against '60 Minutes' as a 'big fat bribe' ahead of a pending merger between Paramount and Skydance Media. Hostin and her fellow co-hosts were also skeptical of CBS' explanation for canceling Colbert's show based on the 'timing' of the announcement. She pointed out that if politics were involved, then the fabric of democracy could be in jeopardy. 6 Hostin and her fellow co-hosts were also skeptical of CBS' explanation for canceling Colbert's show based on the 'timing' of the announcement. 6 Just days before the cancellation, Colbert slammed Paramount's recent settlement with President Donald Trump over his lawsuit against '60 Minutes.' The Late Show with Stephen Colbert 'My concern is, if it is political, then everyone should be concerned. People on the right should be concerned. People on the left should be concerned. Because it's very clear that, if it is political, this is the dismantling of our democracy. This is the dismantling of our Constitution. Right?' Hostin said to the cheering of the studio audience. She continued, 'The First Amendment is the First Amendment for a reason and that is freedom of the press, freedom of speech. Freedom to speak truth to power. If that is taken away, if the comedians are being attacked, then that means our Constitution is being dismantled… That means the very rubric of our democracy is being dismantled. And I think every single person should be really, really concerned about it.' 6 She continued, 'The First Amendment is the First Amendment for a reason and that is freedom of the press, freedom of speech. 6 Protestors holding signs that read 'Colbert Stays! Trump must go!' and include images of Stephen Colbert, Joe Biden, and Donald Trump. 6 If that is taken away, if the comedians are being attacked, then that means our Constitution is being dismantled. Hostin praised Sens. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., and Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., for speaking up on the issue and demanding answers. Several other high-profile Democrats also spoke out against canceling Colbert, whose show was openly favorable to their party while hostile to Republicans. 'We must protect our Constitution and we must protect our democracy! This is bigger than just the cancellation of a television show!' Hostin exclaimed. Her co-host Joy Behar blamed Trump for Colbert's cancellation and warned 'all bets are off' if comedians are taken down. 6 Her co-host Joy Behar blamed Trump for Colbert's cancellation and warned 'all bets are off' if comedians are taken down. 'It's always been the role of the court jester to make fun of the king. That is the role of comedians. I have said on this show, I think I said it years ago, when they start coming for the comedian, all bets are off, because the king is supposed to take the hits and this guy has a skin thinner than, I don't know, than this card,' Behar said, holding one up. Colbert fired back against Trump on his show Monday night after the president celebrated his show ending on Truth Social, writing, 'I absolutely love that Colbert got fired. His talent was even less than his ratings. 'How dare you, sir?' Colbert responded. 'Would an untalented man be able to compose the following satirical witticism? Go f— yourself.'
Buzz Feed
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
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The View Host Alyssa Farah Griffin Said The Show Makes Her Cry Often
The View panel got unexpectedly vulnerable on the show's July 9 episode, when Alyssa Farah Griffin opened up about a reality for many professionals, especially young ones. During a conversation centered on Gen Z's openness to showing emotion in the workplace, Griffin confessed that she has shed tears at work. 'I cry at work, but I hide it,' Griffin said. 'My bosses will never know.' The admission caught her co-hosts by surprise. Sunny Hostin, taken aback, asked, 'You cry at work?' ABC / Via Griffin responded, 'I have cried at this job at least a half a dozen times.' Before the candid moment, Hostin explained that she has 'never felt the luxury to be able to cry at work.' The legal expert said she just tries to get her work done and 'be as excellent as I can.' Griffin, meanwhile, described moments of overwhelm across the ABC studios, stating she's cried 'at every corner.' Still perplexed, co-host Joy Behar pushed further and asked, 'What did you cry about? Give me an example.' The political strategist responded, 'This is a very hard job to do and I often times have the only opinion that's different at a table of five people.' Sarah Haines jumped in to broaden the lens, noting that workplace tears aren't exclusive to Gen Z. 'Gen Z, and even maybe the generation before, are talking about it because they can call it something,' she said. Hostin chimed in again and asked her to elaborate on what exactly makes Haines cry at work, to which she responded, 'Every breakup I've ever went through.' As the conversation wrapped, Whoopi Goldberg offered a final word. Jason Mendez / Getty Images for Tribeca Festival / Via 'There is nothing that people should be able to do to you to make you cry,' she said, adding that each panelist should support the others. ABC / Via 'Nobody should be crying at this job,' she said.
Yahoo
24-06-2025
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‘The View': Former Prosecutor Sunny Hostin Says Diddy Jury ‘Doesn't Seem to Be Buying What the Prosecution Is Selling'
As the federal prosecution of Sean 'Diddy' Combs is expected to go to jury this week, 'The View' host Sunny Hostin suspects the prosecution may not get every conviction they're hoping for. According to the ABC host, who is also a former federal prosecutor, her observations lead her to think that the jury is not 'buying what the prosecution is selling.' The disgraced music mogul's looming verdict led the day's Hot Topics, with moderator Joy Behar — Whoopi Goldberg is out this week, accepting an honor in Italy — reminding the audience that Hostin has been in the courtroom herself for much of the trial. Naturally, the women were curious for her take. 'It's been really fascinating to watch, because this jury doesn't seem to be buying what the prosecution is selling,' Hostin said, 'That's just my take.' She noted that it surprised her a bit that Combs' defense team called no testimonial witnesses, though she was not surprised Combs himself did not take the stand. According to Hostin, conviction rates tend to rise when the defendant takes the stand themself. But only entering witnesses via evidence, rather than bringing in any to testify, signaled optimism from the defense to Hostin. 'That tells me that they think the prosecution proved the defense case. That's what that tells me,' she said. That said, when asked whether she thinks Combs will be cleared of all wrongdoing, Hostin doubted it. 'I don't think the prosecution has proven racketeering, I don't think the prosecution has proven sex trafficking,' she explained. 'But in terms of taking prostitutes across state lines to engage in prostitution, that's the Mann Act, I think there's pretty clear evidence of that. But that's less than — the max is 10 years.' 'The View' airs weekdays at 11 a.m. ET on ABC. The post 'The View': Former Prosecutor Sunny Hostin Says Diddy Jury 'Doesn't Seem to Be Buying What the Prosecution Is Selling' appeared first on TheWrap.
Buzz Feed
24-06-2025
- Entertainment
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View Host Sunny Hostin Revealed She Had A Health Crisis Live On Air
A co-host of The View had a terrifying health scare while the cameras were rolling last week. Sunny Hostin recalled on Friday's episode of the daytime talk show that she 'almost died' while shooting last Wednesday's episode when she accidentally ate walnuts, and it gave her a severe allergic reaction. Hostin explained that last Wednesday, Debbie Matenopoulos, a former co-host of The View, visited the show to promote her new cookbook and brought the panelists a spread of her Greek food, which they were all eating on-air. Hostin said she felt like everything was fine until her co-host, Alyssa Farah Griffin, asked Matenopoulos if there were walnuts in the dish they were eating. 'And [Debbie] says, 'Yes,'' Hostin said. 'So I panic immediately.' Hostin said she then decided to write a 'death note' on the back of a card to inform Griffin, who typically sits next to her, that she was in danger. '[The note] basically says, 'I am allergic to walnuts,' and [Griffin] responds, 'Oh, no!'' Hostin said, holding up the note while recalling the incident Friday. 'And I'm looking at [executive producer] Brian [Teta], and he's like, 'Is everything OK?' and …no, it's not.' Although The View edited out Hostin and Griffin's exchange during Wednesday's episode, you can see Hostin calmly grabbing a card, flipping it over and writing something on it after Griffin asked about the walnuts. The show then cuts to a clip of Matenopoulos preparing one of her dishes, and then swiftly wraps the segment. During Friday's episode, however, The View featured their interaction, with Hostin looking anxious and Griffin responding explosively with alarm. Hostin went on to praise the way the show's on-staff medical team jumped in to save the day. 'They are like superheroes,' Hostin said. 'Nurse Jan came in with a cape, she had an epipen, she was testing me…' 'It was actually scary, though!' Griffin recalled. 'I couldn't tell if she was having a reaction, I couldn't read [the card] at first.' 'She was great in the moment,' Hostin said of Griffin. 'Because I panicked.' Co-host Sara Haines then admitted that she had 'no idea' Hostin was allergic to walnuts, prompting Hostin to admit that unfortunately she forgets sometimes as well. She explained that one of her family members often speaks up for her whenever restaurant staff asks the table if anyone has any dietary restrictions. ABC / Via 'So, generally, this doesn't happen to me,' Hostin said. 'This hasn't happened to me in 10 years.' Hopefully the experience will prompt Hostin to advocate more for herself, instead of relying so heavily on family members. According to a 2016 study conducted by Cornell University and published in the American Journal of Public Health, only 2.5% of people facing a medical emergency in public received help from strangers. For minorities, the number dwindles to just 1.8%. There are, however, plenty of easy ways to prepare oneself for a medical emergency, such as learning the Heimlich maneuver, learning CPR and more. But maybe Hostin should just get into the habit of packing an epipen — just in case her family isn't around.
Yahoo
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Footage Shows 'View' Host Visibly Panicked During Health Crisis Live On Air
A co-host of 'The View' had a terrifying health scare while the cameras were rolling last week. Sunny Hostin recalled on Friday's episode of the daytime talk show that she 'almost died' while shooting last Wednesday's episode when she accidentally ate walnuts, and it gave her a severe allergic reaction. Hostin explained that last Wednesday, Debbie Matenopoulos, a former co-host of 'The View,' visited the show to promote her new cookbook and brought the panelists a spread of her Greek food, which they were all eating on-air. Hostin said she felt like everything was fine until her co-host, Alyssa Farah Griffin, asked Matenopoulos if there were walnuts in the dish they were eating. 'And [Debbie] says, 'Yes,'' Hostin said. 'So I panic immediately.' Hostin said she then decided to write a 'death note' on the back of a card to inform Griffin, who typically sits next to her, that she was in danger. '[The note] basically says, 'I am allergic to walnuts,' and [Griffin] responds, 'Oh, no!''' Hostin said, holding up the note while recalling the incident Friday. 'And I'm looking at [executive producer] Brian [Teta], and he's like, 'Is everything OK?' and …no, it's not.' Although 'The View' edited out Hostin and Griffin's exchange during Wednesday's episode, you can see Hostin calmly grabbing a card, flipping it over and writing something on it after Griffin asked about the walnuts. The show then cuts to a clip of Matenopoulos preparing one of her dishes, and then swiftly wraps the segment. During Friday's episode, however, 'The View' featured their interaction, with Hostin looking anxious and Griffin responding explosively with alarm. Hostin went on to praise the way the show's on-staff medical team jumped in to save the day. 'They are like superheroes,' Hostin said. 'Nurse Jan came in with a cape, she had an epipen, she was testing me…' 'It was actually scary, though!' Griffin recalled. 'I couldn't tell if she was having a reaction, I couldn't read [the card] at first.' 'She was great in the moment,' Hostin said of Griffin. 'Because I panicked.' Co-host Sara Haines then admitted that she had 'no idea' Hostin was allergic to walnuts, prompting Hostin to admit that unfortunately she forgets sometimes as well. She explained that one of her family members often speaks up for her whenever restaurant staff asks the table if anyone has any dietary restrictions. 'So, generally, this doesn't happen to me,' Hostin said. 'This hasn't happened to me in 10 years.' Hopefully the experience will prompt Hostin to advocate more for herself, instead of relying so heavily on family members. According to a 2016 study conducted by Cornell University and published in the American Journal of Public Health, only 2.5% of people facing a medical emergency in public received help from strangers. For minorities, the number dwindles to just 1.8%. There are, however, plenty of easy ways to prepare oneself for a medical emergency, such as learning the Heimlich maneuver, learning CPR and more. But maybe Hostin should just get into the habit of packing an epipen — just in case her family isn't around.
