Old Flames Reignite? Joy Behar’s Private Messages With Her Ex Spark Fan Frenzy

New York, NY – In a turn of events no one saw coming, the ever-vocal and hilariously candid Joy Behar is once again at the center of media buzz—not for her sharp takes on “The View” or her political jabs, but for something far more personal. Rumors are swirling after alleged private messages between the daytime TV icon and one of her ex-lovers were leaked online, leaving fans stunned, curious, and downright obsessed with one question: Is Joy Behar reigniting an old flame?

PRIVATE MESSAGES LEAKED?

It all began when a blind item on a celebrity gossip site hinted that a “longtime talk show host” had been “rekindling a private connection with a former love through late-night text messages and ‘nostalgic flirty exchanges.’”

While the item didn’t name names, eagle-eyed fans of The View quickly pointed to Joy Behar after snippets of supposed private DMs surfaced anonymously on X (formerly Twitter). In the screenshots—unverified but suspiciously detailed—a woman using the initials “JB” can be seen jokingly texting someone referred to as “M,” talking about “the good old days,” “dancing until 2AM,” and cryptic lines like:

“You still make me laugh the same way you did in 1975.”

And:

“If we hadn’t been so stubborn, who knows what could’ve happened?”

WHO IS “M”? INTERNET INVESTIGATES

It didn’t take long for online sleuths to speculate who “M” might be. Fans quickly connected the dots to Joy Behar’s ex-husband, Joe Behar, whom she divorced in 1981, and to a lesser-known ex-boyfriend rumored to be a stage director named Michael, with whom Joy reportedly had a brief but passionate relationship in the late ’80s.

According to an old interview Joy gave in 1997, she once dated “a guy who hated politics but loved my jokes.” That description seems to match the tone of the leaked texts.

“We’re not confirming anything,” said a source close to Behar, “but let’s just say Joy isn’t shy about reconnecting with people from her past.”

FANS GO INTO FULL FRENZY MODE

Once the rumor mill started churning, fans took to social media to express everything from shock and support to hopeful romantic theories.

“OMG is Joy getting back with her ex??? I’m here for it!”
“I KNEW IT! You don’t text like that unless there’s still something there.”
“This is the most romantic Joy Behar news since… ever???”

On Reddit, a full thread was dedicated to “analyzing” the timing of the texts, cross-referencing Behar’s recent interviews, and even comparing her outfits on The View to her mood. Yes, it got that deep.

HOW DID JOY RESPOND?

Unsurprisingly, Joy addressed the rumors with her signature sass during a segment of The View.

“Everyone thinks I’m in a secret relationship now,” she joked, sipping her coffee. “Well, let me tell you—if I were, I wouldn’t be texting. I’d be shouting it from the rooftop… or at least tweeting it.”

The audience erupted in laughter, but some noticed Joy’s sly smile and raised eyebrows, which only fanned the flames of speculation.

Co-host Sunny Hostin teased her, saying, “You’re glowing lately, Joy. Spill the tea.”
To which Joy replied, “Honey, the kettle is always hot, but I’m not always pouring.”

Oof. That’s not a no.

COULD JOY BEHAR BE FINDING LOVE AGAIN AT 81?

Now 81 years old, Joy Behar remains as sharp, witty, and unapologetically herself as ever. She’s been married to her current husband, Steve Janowitz, since 2011, but they’d been together since 1982—meaning if the rumors are true, we may be witnessing some very complex emotional terrain.

While some fans worried about what this means for her current marriage, others defended the possibility of simply rekindling platonic emotional connections from the past.

“You can love someone and still remember another fondly,” one fan wrote. “Joy is a legend, and legends have layers.”

Still, insiders claim that Steve is “aware of the situation” and that “there is no crisis in the marriage.” In fact, some suggest the messages may have been more playful than anything else.

“Joy has always been flirtatious, humorous, and nostalgic,” said one producer from The View. “That’s part of her charm. People are reading too much into this.”

A TREND AMONGST STARS?

This news comes amid a trend of older celebrities reconnecting with exes or exploring second chances in love. Cher, Jane Fonda, and even Al Pacino have all made headlines in recent months for revisiting old relationships or shocking fans with unlikely romances.

Is Joy Behar the latest to join the club of “romantic reboots” in Hollywood? Whether it’s a real rekindling or just a juicy rumor fueled by the internet, one thing’s for sure: Joy has never been more talked about.

SO WHAT’S NEXT?

Sources close to Behar say she has no plans to address the issue further unless “it becomes unavoidable”—which is basically code for “if it explodes bigger than it already has.” Fans, however, are on high alert for any signs during upcoming episodes of The View.

“We’re watching her like hawks,” joked one Twitter user. “The moment she wears red lipstick twice in a week, we’ll know something’s up.”

FINAL WORD:

In true Joy Behar fashion, the veteran talk show host has turned a swirl of private gossip into a public guessing game, all while maintaining her cool, her wit, and her signature brand of mystery. Whether it’s real romance or just a digital deja vu, one thing is clear:

Joy’s still got it.

And the world is watching.

Would you like a follow-up article that speculates on who the mystery man might be, or a “reaction from co-hosts” piece?