Whiplash at The View: Whoopi Returns… but Alyssa Vanishes. A sudden empty seat, a silence no one explained, and a wave of speculation the studio didn’t see coming. The real reason behind Alyssa Farah Griffin’s disappearance? Let’s just say…

When one co-host returns, another one leaves. On this morning’s episode of The View—which welcomed Whoopi Goldberg back after her week-long absence—Alyssa Farah Griffin was noticeably missing from the Hot Topics table.

Goldberg took some time away from The View last week to film her first-ever soap opera in Italy. But right when she returned to her moderating duties, Griffin seemed to call out. Instead, this morning’s episode only featured four of the five co-hosts: Goldberg, Sara Haines, Sunny Hostin, and Ana Navarro.

So, why was Griffin missing from today’s episode of The View? And when will she be back? Keep reading for everything we know.

Where is Alyssa Farah Griffin today? Was she fired from The View?

No, Griffin was not fired from The View. At the top of the broadcast, Goldberg said, “Alyssa is out today and I am back today,” though she made no mention as to why Griffin was out or when she would be back.

It should be noted that Griffin is around seven months pregnant, so perhaps she had a doctor’s appointment? Morning sickness? An early (yet much-deserved) babymoon? We’re not sure, but we hope to see her back on The View soon!

When will Alyssa Farah Griffin be back on The View?

We’re not sure when Griffin will be back on The View, but she’s not one to miss more than one day. With that in mind, we’re hoping to see her back sitting at the Hot Topics table tomorrow morning.

How to watch The View:

If you’re tuning in live, you can watch The View on ABC, where the show airs every weekday at 11/10c. You can also stream The View through the ABC website with a valid cable login or on streaming platforms like Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV and Sling TV.

While Griffin’s absence certainly sparked curiosity among longtime viewers, the rest of the panel carried on with a noticeably different dynamic. Without Griffin’s typically measured conservative perspective, discussions leaned more conversational and less combative, giving the episode a slightly softer feel. Still, fans quickly took to social media to speculate about her whereabouts, with theories ranging from simple prenatal fatigue to last-minute travel.

This isn’t the first time The View has experienced sudden last-minute lineup shifts. The show’s rotating roster, personal commitments, and unexpected schedule conflicts often mean that viewers don’t know exactly who will appear until the morning broadcast begins. Even so, Griffin’s growing popularity—and her highly anticipated on-air pregnancy journey—have made her absences more noticeable than ever.

Some viewers also pointed out that the show is heading into a busy season filled with political guests, holiday episodes, and higher ratings expectations, making every co-host’s presence feel more crucial. As one fan posted, “Hot Topics just isn’t the same without Alyssa stirring the pot a little.”

For now, all signs point to Griffin returning very soon. Until then, viewers will keep refreshing their feeds, waiting for an update from either The View or Griffin herself.