Whoopi Goldberg Says 'The View' Wasn't Silenced on Talking Kimmel Suspension

Whoopi Goldberg has made it abundantly clear on “The View” that the show has not been stifled regarding discussions around Jimmy Kimmel‘s recent suspension.

“Did you really believe we wouldn’t discuss Jimmy Kimmel? Have you seen our show for the past 29 seasons? Silencing us is not an option,” Goldberg declared at the outset of Monday’s broadcast, addressing speculation following ABC’s decision to suspend “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” the previous week.

After the news of the suspension broke, many speculated that “The View” had decided to keep quiet about it. Goldberg clarified their approach, stating, “When the announcement regarding Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension emerged, we paused to assess if Jimmy would address it first.” She noted that this method was similar to their approach when CBS hinted at cutting “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert.”

Goldberg then took the opportunity to challenge the FCC, proclaiming, “It’s ironic that someone can make a misstep and be removed from the airwaves, yet government entities cannot exert pressure to enforce silence.”

Ana Navarro commended their audience for expecting transparency and valor from the panel while criticizing the utilization of Charlie Kirk to suppress debate—highlighting the delightful irony of a proponent of free speech being employed to silence voices.

As many are aware, “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” has been placed on an indefinite hiatus following Jimmy’s remarks about the individual involved in Charlie Kirk’s incident, leading to FCC chairman Brendan Carr warning ABC to act decisively regarding Kimmel or face government intervention. Later in the week, Carr hinted at possible repercussions for “The View.”

In an impressive show of solidarity, over 400 celebrities have signed a statement supporting Kimmel.