“The View Announces Guest Hosts During Alyssa Farah Griffin’s Maternity Leave”
Alyssa Farah Griffin, cohost of The View, is preparing for her maternity leave as she anticipates the arrival of her first child. The network has announced a lineup of guest hosts who will fill her role during her absence.
Guest Hosts During Alyssa Farah Griffin’s Maternity Leave
Alyssa attended the episode aired on February 4, 2023, but she is expected to begin her leave later this month. Griffin is looking forward to welcoming her baby boy, and ABC is ready to introduce the guest hosts who will take her place.
List of Guest Hosts
- Savannah Chrisley – First guest host, starting February 17, 2023
- Elisabeth Hasselbeck – Former cohost
- Abby Huntsman – Former cohost
- Amanda Carpenter
- Sheryl Underwood
- Whitney Cummings
These guest hosts will join the current panel members: Whoopi Goldberg, Sara Haines, Joy Behar, Ana Navarro, and Sunny Hostin. Executive producer Brian Teta explained that their choices aim to provide diverse perspectives at the table. Teta emphasized the importance of selecting individuals who excel or show promise in this role.
Savannah Chrisley’s Excitement
Savannah Chrisley expressed her enthusiasm for stepping into this challenging role. She acknowledged that hosting The View pushes her beyond her comfort zone, especially considering past criticisms from the show’s personalities toward her family.
Alyssa Farah Griffin’s Journey
Griffin’s journey to motherhood has been a significant part of her narrative on the show. During a February 2, 2023, episode, her cohosts celebrated her impending arrival with a live baby shower. Griffin expressed her gratitude, sharing, “They say it takes a village. I have such a wonderful village at this table, my amazing husband, and my family and friends.”
As Alyssa Farah Griffin prepares for this new chapter, viewers can look forward to a dynamic panel of guest hosts on The View, enhancing the show’s discussions in her absence.
