Abby Huntsman Rejoins The View After Criticizing Its ‘Toxic Environment’
Abby Huntsman will return to ABC’s daytime program for a weeklong guest-hosting stint. She is scheduled to sit on the panel from March 23 to March 27.
Return to the panel
Huntsman will fill the conservative slot while Alyssa Farah Griffin is on maternity leave. The 39-year-old journalist will rejoin former colleagues for that week.
Recent weeks have seen several conservative commentators fill in. Names include Savannah Chrisley, Sara Eisen and Elisabeth Hasselbeck.
Guest lineup for Huntsman’s week
The program booked a diverse set of guests for her return. They span politics, entertainment and comedy.
- Senator Cory Booker
- The American Idol judges
- Comedian Chelsea Handler
- Actors Thomas Doherty and Julianne Nicholson
- Actor Amanda Peet
Why her return draws attention
Huntsman publicly criticized the show’s workplace in 2021. She said executives rewarded bad behavior and prioritized tabloids and profit.
Abby Huntsman is rejoining The View after previously criticizing its ‘toxic environment’. The remark remains part of her public record.
Departure history and personal reflections
She left the program in January 2020. At the time, she cited a new role as a senior adviser on her father’s gubernatorial campaign.
Later, Huntsman said stepping away benefited her mental health and family life. She has said she does not regret the decision.
On-screen dynamics
Her tenure on the show began in September 2018. She appeared alongside Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, Sunny Hostin and Meghan McCain.
The five-person panel received a Daytime Emmy nomination for hosting in 2019.
Background and current focus
Huntsman is the daughter of former Utah governor Jon Huntsman Jr. She earlier worked at MSNBC and NBC News.
She served as a reporter for Fox News Channel from 2015 to 2018. After leaving the show, she concentrated on her podcast and family.
She and her husband, Jeffrey Livingston, have three children. Filmogaz.com notes her upcoming guest-hosting dates are confirmed.
