Goldberg has missed the show several times in the past due to COVID.
The Viewis back for a new season but moderatorWhoopi Goldbergis not.
“We’re back.
Whoopi Goldberg on ' The View'.ABC
Thank you, this is the premiere show of our 27th year on the air.
I was here for all of it, except for two, when they canned me.
When they sacked my behind,” the 80-year-old said.
“As you might see, Whoopi is not here, she has COVID.
This isn’t the first time the 67-year-old has missed out onThe Viewdue to COVID.
Shepreviously got the virus in November 2022, missing several episodes as a result.
Before that, she dealt with a COVID infection in January 2022.
The Viewairs weekdays at 11 a.m. ET/PT onABC.
