Conservative commentator and former Donald Trump White House associate Alyssa Farah Griffin let loose on The View cohost Joy Behar, a staunch liberal, during a particularly heated Hot Topics exchange Friday morning.

The cohosts engaged in a lively debate about ongoing criticisms of 82-year-old Joe Biden’s fitness to hold office ahead of the 2024 presidential race against Donald Trump, which Biden bowed out of following immense pressure from Democrats to do so — including a public plea from Hollywood heavyweight George Clooney.

After The View played a clip of Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY) insisting that the party was “looking forward” instead of regurgitating talking points over concerns about Biden’s age, the panelists brought up a recent book that alleged Biden didn’t recognize Clooney at a 2024 campaign event. (Entertainment Weekly has reached out to a representative for Biden for comment.)

“Does that give you confidence in the middle of the night, if China is about to attack us, there’s a war breaking out in Iran, that he’s the sharpest person to handle that?” Griffin asked during the moment (watch in the video above).

Joy Behar and Alyssa Farah Griffin clash on ‘The View’.ABC

Behar cut in to ask a question with a reference to Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth’s Signal scandal: “Wait a second, which administration texted war plans to their brother?”

Griffin replied with a question of her own: “The Trump [administration], but do we just keep lowering the bar because Trump is bad? Nothing else is bad because Trump is bad?”

Behar looked toward Griffin to note that “the ship has sailed” and is “out in the ocean somewhere with Biden.” She urged, “It’s over. Get over it,” before Griffin snapped.

“No, we have Trump because you guys screwed this up!” the 35-year-old said with her arms outstretched toward Behar, before adding, “With all due respect.”

The audience lightly gasped after Griffin’s outburst, to which Behar replied, “Alright, but does it help to just keep going over the same material about Biden over and over agin? I mean, really.”

Sunny Hostin then brought up other criticisms about Trump, and the conversation didn’t lessen in intensity until Behar finally threw the show to a commercial break with a joke comparing the panel to the cast of The Real Housewives franchise.

Ever since the November 2024 election, Griffin has frequently sparred with her cohosts over issues related to the momentous political event.

Sunny Hostin and Alyssa Farah Griffin debate about politics on ‘The View’.ABC

Griffin took particular issue with Hostin’s assertion that racism and misogyny played a significant factor in Vice President Kamala Harris losing the election to Trump.

On the Nov. 18 episode, Griffin told her colleague that she’s “missing it” entirely if she felt that a “vast majority in this country voted because of racism and misogyny,” with Hostin then citing that “the stats are the stats” when it comes to backing up her assessment.

“But, [the stat] doesn’t say, ‘I’m white, I voted for Donald Trump because of racism,’” Griffin replied after raising her hand to emphasize her words. “That’s not a fact. What fact are you talking about?”

“Not because I didn’t think the vice president was qualified to be president,” he clarified on the May 8 telecast. “She is, she’s qualified to be president of the United States of America. I was surprised because they went the sexist route, the whole route. ‘This is a woman,’ she’s this, she’s that, really, I’ve never seen as successful and consistent [of a] campaign undercutting the notion that a woman couldn’t lead the country — and a woman of mixed race.”

“OH MY GOD!” The View Spirals Into CHAOS as Alyssa Farah Griffin Drops SHOCKING ‘Family Joy’ Bomb—Co-Hosts STUNNED by Unexpected Revelation on Live TV!

New York City, NY — In a jaw-dropping moment that no one—not even the producers—saw coming, The View erupted into chaos after Alyssa Farah Griffin dropped a shocking revelation live on-air, leaving co-hosts gasping and the studio audience in a frenzy. The moment, which some fans are already calling “the most unexpected daytime TV twist of the year,” sparked instant headlines, trended across social media, and sent fans scrambling for answers.

The bombshell? Alyssa Farah Griffin is pregnant, and the way she revealed it stunned even her closest colleagues.

“OH MY GOD!”—A Joyous Bombshell Nobody Expected

The scene unfolded during the show’s Friday morning “Hot Topics” segment. The panel—consisting of Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, Sunny Hostin, Sara Haines, and Alyssa Farah Griffin—was engaged in a spirited debate about work-life balance when Alyssa suddenly shifted gears.

“Can I just say something totally off-topic?” she began, slightly trembling.

“I wasn’t planning on doing this today, but… I’m pregnant!”

Gasps echoed throughout the studio. Sara Haines immediately screamed, “OH MY GOD!” while Joy Behar nearly dropped her coffee mug, mouth agape. Even the usually composed Whoopi Goldberg leaned forward in visible shock, saying, “Wait—what?! Are you serious right now?”

A moment later, confetti fell from the ceiling—yes, confetti—apparently orchestrated in secret by Alyssa’s husband and a small group of producers who had been clued in just minutes before airtime.

The Sweetest Secret on Daytime TV

As Alyssa wiped away tears and placed a hand on her stomach, the energy in the studio flipped from stunned to celebratory. The co-hosts rushed over during the commercial break to embrace her, while the audience gave a standing ovation.

“We’ve been trying for a while, and it finally happened,” Alyssa shared, her voice cracking.

“I was waiting for the right moment—and what better place than right here with my View family?”

The show quickly cut to a surprise montage of behind-the-scenes footage from the past few months, showing Alyssa attending appointments and hiding her growing bump with oversized blazers. She later admitted she had been “strategically sitting behind the table” to keep the news under wraps.

Internet MELTDOWN—“This Is the Cutest Plot Twist Ever!”

As the news broke live, #AlyssaIsPregnant began trending on Twitter/X within minutes. Fan reactions flooded the internet:

@ViewJunkie: “I thought she was going to quit or announce a scandal. But she’s HAVING A BABY?! ”
@TVFanatic89: “Joy Behar’s reaction needs to be framed. That was pure daytime TV GOLD.”
@PregnancyGlow101: “Alyssa hiding that bump for months and pulling this off on live TV? ICONIC.”

Instagram clips of the exact moment the announcement dropped have already surpassed 10 million views, with celebrities including Meghan McCain, Chelsea Clinton, and Maria Shriver posting congratulatory messages.

How Did She Keep It a Secret?

In a later segment of the episode, Alyssa revealed just how closely guarded the secret was:

“Only my husband, my OB-GYN, and one producer knew. That’s it. Not even my mom!”

She admitted to strategically altering her wardrobe and avoiding alcohol at on-air parties and after-show celebrations to keep fans and co-hosts from catching on.

Joy Behar joked:

“I thought you were just being fashionable with the baggy clothes! Shows what I know.”

Sunny Hostin added:

“You had us completely fooled. That was the best live TV twist I’ve seen in years.”

Is This the Start of a New Chapter for The View?

Behind the scenes, ABC executives are thrilled with the viral attention. A senior production insider shared:

“We knew this moment would be big—but no one expected it to blow up like this. It’s the perfect mix of heartwarming and headline-worthy.”

There’s already talk of dedicating a future segment to Alyssa’s pregnancy journey, featuring health experts, maternity fashion tips, and even fan-submitted parenting questions. Viewers want more—and The View is ready to deliver.

What Alyssa Said About Motherhood

Later in the broadcast, Farah Griffin became emotional when speaking about her hopes and fears about motherhood:

“There’s a lot happening in the world right now. I want to raise a kind, resilient little human who knows how to stand up for what’s right. That’s my biggest goal.”

She also thanked her husband, Justin Griffin, for being her “rock” and supporting her through the emotional rollercoaster of early pregnancy.

“There were scary moments,” she said quietly.

“But I feel like this baby is already a fighter.”

Fans and Celebs Shower Her With Love

As congratulatory messages pour in from across the globe, some notable names joined the celebration, including:

Ana Navarro: “Congratulations, mija! You’re going to be an amazing mother.”
Anderson Cooper: “Alyssa’s news brought a tear to my eye. A rare, joyful moment on live TV.”
Gayle King: “Beautiful moment. Beautiful woman. Congrats!”

Even former View co-host Elisabeth Hasselbeck posted on Instagram:

“Motherhood is the wildest, most sacred ride. You’ve got this, Alyssa!”

Final Word: “This Was the Moment We Needed”

In a time when daytime television often makes headlines for drama, division, and on-air meltdowns, Alyssa Farah Griffin’s surprise pregnancy announcement delivered something entirely different: pure joy.

Fans are calling it a “healing moment” and one of the most memorable in The View’s 27-year history.

As Joy Behar eloquently said as they closed the show:

“Every once in a while, this table surprises even us. And today, that surprise reminded us what it’s all about—family, love, and new beginnings.”