Viewers, too, seemed to feel the fatigue. Ratings for The View have fluctuated over the years, with some seasons pulling in solid numbers and others languishing as audiences tuned out. As political divisions in the country deepened, so did the chasm between the show’s hosts—leading many viewers to feel more stressed than informed after each episode.

“We started getting feedback from viewers saying they had to take a nap after watching the show. It just became too exhausting,” the CEO said with a chuckle. “People want to be entertained, not feel like they’ve just survived a cage match.”

The announcement has, predictably, sent shockwaves through The View’s cast and crew, many of whom have become household names thanks to the show’s high-profile platform. Co-hosts Whoopi Goldberg and Joy Behar, both veterans of the show, reportedly took the news with a mix of surprise and defiance.

“Whoopi’s reaction was exactly what you’d expect,” said one staffer. “She rolled her eyes, sighed deeply, and said, ‘Well, I guess it was time. But cancel culture? Really?’”

Joy Behar, never one to mince words, was reportedly more direct in her response. “They’re canceling The View? Good luck with that. I’ve survived worse than this,” Behar allegedly told producers. “This is just another day in the life of Joy.”

Sunny Hostin and Sara Haines, both newer additions to the panel, are said to be in shock but hopeful about what’s next for their careers. “I mean, it’s not every day that you get to be part of something as iconic as The View,” Hostin reportedly said. “But maybe my next gig will involve fewer shouting matches and more actual conversations.”