Backstabbed? Joy Behar Reveals the Ultimate Betrayal by Her Closest TV Friend

New York, NY — In a bombshell revelation that has left fans of The View and daytime TV stunned, Joy Behar has opened up about a deep and personal betrayal—and this time, it didn’t come from a politician, a social media troll, or an internet critic. According to Behar, the ultimate backstab came from someone far closer to home: a longtime friend and fellow television personality she once trusted “with everything.”

A Bombshell No One Expected

Joy Behar, known for her razor-sharp wit, unfiltered commentary, and decades-long career in television, rarely shows emotional vulnerability. But during a recent sit-down interview on a SiriusXM special promoting her memoir-in-progress, the 81-year-old host got candid—and visibly shaken—when asked about trust and friendship in the entertainment industry.

“You think someone is your ride or die,” Behar said with a pause, “and then one day, you wake up and realize they’ve been selling your name behind your back… feeding stories, manipulating producers, even copying your jokes. It’s like… wow. I never saw it coming.”

The interviewer pressed for a name, but Behar refused—at first.

“Let’s just say… she sat beside me for years,” she added cryptically. “And she smiled every single day.”

WHO IS SHE TALKING ABOUT? Fans Launch Frenzied Speculation

Those nine words—“Let’s just say… she sat beside me for years”—ignited a wildfire of online speculation. And fans didn’t take long to zero in on one name: Meghan McCain.

Though Behar and McCain had a notoriously tense on-air dynamic during McCain’s time on The View (2017–2021), many believed that the tension was mostly performative—a “TV clash” between liberal and conservative viewpoints.

But insiders now say the animosity may have run much deeper, and Joy’s recent comments have only added fuel to the theory that McCain may have been the betrayer she’s now referencing.

“People thought their fights were just for ratings,” one former producer at The View told Us Weekly, “but behind the scenes, it was cold. Joy felt undermined, talked over, and at one point, she genuinely believed Meghan was trying to push her off the show.”

Backstage Drama or Sabotage?

Joy didn’t stop at just emotional betrayal. She hinted at sabotage, both creative and personal.

“There were moments I thought I was going crazy,” Behar shared. “Producers coming to me with complaints I never heard before. Rumors that I didn’t want to be there anymore. That I was difficult. And guess who was always in the loop?”

Although she never named names, fans believe the comment was a direct shot at Meghan McCain, who has been vocal in her post-View interviews about “the toxicity” of the show’s backstage environment.

Ironically, McCain herself has accused Behar of emotional bullying in her own memoir Bad Republican—but Joy’s recent confession paints a different picture.

Friendship Gone Wrong: “I Let My Guard Down”

Joy revealed that before their relationship soured, she genuinely tried to befriend this person. She offered advice, invited them to private dinners, and even defended them from media attacks.

“I thought we were building something,” she said. “I didn’t agree with her views, but I respected her right to express them. What I didn’t expect was for that respect to be weaponized against me.”

When asked if they’d reconciled or if she’d ever consider it, Joy was blunt:

“No. Once someone shows you who they are, believe them. And protect your peace.”

Industry Insiders Weigh In: “This Isn’t Just a Petty Fight”

Media experts say Behar’s recent comments could mark a turning point in how daytime drama is discussed—and not just among fans.

“We always knew there was heat on The View, but Joy calling out this level of betrayal pulls back the curtain in a new way,” says TV journalist Lisa Reynolds. “She’s not just talking about disagreements—she’s talking about being played. That’s serious.”

Another former colleague says Joy’s trust has been broken beyond repair, especially after learning how much “personal information had been leaked” to outside media.

“It wasn’t just gossip—it was Joy’s private family matters. Details only a friend would know. That cut deep.”

Meghan McCain Responds… Kind Of

Shortly after Behar’s interview aired, Meghan McCain took to X (formerly Twitter) with a pointed but vague post:

“Funny how some people build entire narratives around victimhood when they spent years silencing other women on TV. #SelectiveMemory”

While she didn’t mention Behar by name, fans immediately interpreted it as a direct clapback.

“Meghan just shaded Joy HARD,” one fan tweeted. “But who are we kidding? They both probably have receipts.”

What This Means for the Future of “The View”

The fallout from this revelation could have ripple effects on The View, which is no stranger to behind-the-scenes drama. Fans are now begging producers to bring Joy’s story to the actual table.

“We deserve an episode titled ‘Backstabbed,’” joked one fan on TikTok. “Let them air it all out live.”

Whether or not that happens, one thing is clear: Joy Behar has drawn a line in the sand. And she’s not backing down.

Final Thoughts: A Cautionary Tale in Daytime TV

Joy Behar’s story is a reminder that even in the glitzy world of television, betrayal can hit close to home. Beneath the laughter, debates, and applause, lies a world of egos, rivalries, and broken trusts.

And for Joy Behar, this betrayal wasn’t just about ratings or headlines. It was personal.

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