After a recent guest host stint, including Elisabeth Hasselbeck’s return this week, The View has officially confirmed two new hosts — though they will be quite familiar to show viewers. Whoopi Goldberg, the panel moderator, announced on Thursday that Ana Navarro (and Alyssa farah Griffin) were confirmed as full time hosts along with Joy Behar and Sunny Hostin for the upcoming Season 26.
Both the panelists and the hosts have made a good impression on audiences, so it’s not surprising that they chose to give permanent seats to the pair. According to a report from The Washington Post,Brian Teta, executive producer, praised Griffin for his participation in the “conservative seat”And that her political experience as a former Trump staffer will help bring a “unique”Perspective to the difficult debates she has with her guests and co-hosts “both sides of the aisle.”
WELCOME to ‘THE VOL,’ ALYSSA We are delighted to have you! @AlyssafarahGriffin as co-host @TheViewAs we get ready for season 26! https://t.co/8tVpQLj075 pic.twitter.com/OEHnNVMnw6
— The View (@TheView) August 4, 2022
Griffin expressed excitement at the announcement. “If anyone had ever told me I’d be sitting at a table with Whoopi Goldberg, I would have said, ‘You are crazy.’ It is such an honor to be with you ladies every day on this set, and it’s particularly exciting for me today,”Griffin spoke during the segment in which Goldberg introduced Griffin. “I was trying to come up with the word to describe how I feel about this, and ‘honored’ is all that comes to mind.”
Griffin admits to the daytime show “paved the way for women speaking up and speaking out”On TV. “At a time when our country is so divided, often on partisan lines, I’m honored to represent the conservative perspective,”She continued. “I hope to model what is too often lost by our elected leaders: learning from others, disagreeing respectfully, and focusing on finding real solutions for our country.”
Navarro, a fan favorite and a regular co-host on the show since 2015, joked that the show was a joke. “finally putting a ring on it and making it official.”Despite her permanent status on ABC Daytime Talk Show, she will not appear in every episode. “other work commitments,”She could also be a CNN or Telemundo political commentator. Navarro, despite being a Trump critic, identifies as a Republican. The ViewShe shares her thoughts about the November episode.
ANA BECOMES OFFICIAL VIEW CO-HOST: We are thrilled to announce @ananavarroWill be joining @TheViewOfficially, as a cohost as we prepare for season 26! https://t.co/8tVpQL1oIv pic.twitter.com/XqLfxc761y
— The View (@TheView) August 4, 2022
“The View is an institution and incomparable platform for women of different backgrounds to share their opinions and insights. It’s been a long courtship, but we’re finally making it official,” Navarro told ABC NewsThe announcement was made publicly. “I love being on the show, and I love living in Miami. I’m happy I will be able to do both. Thank you to ABC News, The View family and our loyal viewers for their continued support.”
Navarro shared her gratitude with ABC viewers. “After many years, many hairstyles, many pounds up and down, and appearances as a guest, a contributor, Snow White, a guest co-host, we’re finally putting a ring on it and making it official,”She spoke on Thursday’s program. “I want to thank the very loyal View fans. I’ve read you. I’ve heard you. I’ve seen you.”
