ABC had been considering canceling the show for years, and the final straw came when Meghan McCain stormed off set during a heated debate earlier this year. Co-hosts Whoopi Goldberg and Joy Behar, frustrated with the hostile atmosphere, expressed their discontent with the show’s direction.

Mixed reactions followed from the cast. Goldberg took the news lightly, while Behar was more passionate, predicting the show would return. Former co-hosts like Meghan McCain and Rosie O’Donnell had their own reactions, adding to the drama surrounding the cancellation.

ABC is now planning a new direction for its daytime programming, with rumors suggesting a lighter, lifestyle-focused show. Whatever comes next, it will likely be a departure from The View‘s intense political drama. The show’s legacy will be remembered as both a groundbreaking platform and a source of constant conflict.