Joy Behar Misses Birthday ‘View’ While Recuperating From Dislocated Shoulder
Joy Behar missed her birthday episode of ABC’s The View today as she continues to recuperate from a dislocated shoulder that kept her off the show last week, according to Deadline. The long‑running co‑host, who celebrates her birthday on the same day as Russian President Vladimir Putin, was absent from the Sunday broadcast, a first since her injury.
At the start of the episode, moderator Whoopi Goldberg addressed Behar’s absence, noting, “Despite sharing a birthday with Vladimir Putin, she does not have the Russian plague,” before moving on to the show’s usual topics. The remark was made in the context of Behar’s recovery and the show’s willingness to keep viewers informed about her status.
Behar’s shoulder injury, described as a dislocation, required her to miss the previous week’s episode and has now extended her time away from the studio. The injury was confirmed by the network’s production team, and the host is following a rehabilitation plan that includes rest, physical therapy, and gradual return to on‑air duties.
While the show continues with its regular panel of co‑hosts, the absence of Behar is a reminder of the physical demands of live television and the importance of health for long‑time performers. Fans and viewers can expect the host to return to the set when her medical team deems it safe, likely in the next episode cycle. The show’s producers remain optimistic about her swift recovery and the seamless continuation of the program.
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