The hosts of The View are known for being controversial. The daytime talk show often focuses on political discourse, especially in the early “Hot Topics” segment. The hosting panel is purposely made up of different political ideologies for a more balanced coverage. But airing your political alliances on national TV can have real-life consequences, as one host found out. They were allegedly kicked out of a restaurant in Los Angeles, California. Keep reading to find out what happened.
Tensions Rise On ABC Talk Show
The debates on The View can get heated, especially in the current political climate. But several former co-hosts had feuds years before the show got as combative as it is now. Previous hosts Rosie O’Donnell and Elisabeth Hasselbeck recently fought on social media about an argument they had on the ABC talk show back in 2007!
During her time on The View, Meghan McCain butted heads with the other hosts, particularly Joy Behar. In her Bad Republican memoir, McCain addressed the “toxic” work environment.
“During my time on “The View,” I felt like I was being often being punished and singled out for being a conservative,” she wrote in the book.
Now she claims that she was kicked out of a restaurant due to her political beliefs. The revelation came during a recent chat with actress Cheryl Hines. Meghan McCain started the Citizen McCain podcast after leaving the ABC talk show.
The View Star Reveals Being Kicked Out Of L.A. Restaurant
Coincidentally, Cheryl Hines was a guest on The View earlier this week. She was promoting her new book, but the main topic of conversation was her husband, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. After a failed Presidential campaign, he joined the Trump administration as the United States Secretary of Health and Human Services. He’s faced a lot of criticism so far, especially for his comments on vaccines and autism.
Cheryl Hines opened up about the hate against her husband. “It is odd to me that some people find it acceptable to just march up to Bobby and yell at him,” she said.
Meghan McCain shared her own experience with public backlash. “I’ve been kicked out of restaurants, like, for my politics, and I wasn’t doing anything. It’s a brutal… actually, it happened in L.A,” the former View host alleged.
Will Meghan McCain Return, Replace Alyssa Farah Griffin?
Meghan McCain left The View in 2021 after just four seasons. She vowed never to return, but anything can happen when it comes to television. One of the current co-hosts, Alyssa Farah Griffin, recently revealed on-air that she’s expecting her first child after years of IVF.
Her baby boy arrives in early 2026, which means she’ll be on maternity leave for at least a few months. Fans recently weighed in on who should replace her. Surprisingly, several fans lobbied for Meghan McCain to return.
