Behind the scenes at ABC’s daytime chat show “The View,” tensions are allegedly high as co-hosts are under pressure to soften their criticism of President Trump. The show’s production team is under stress due to ABC’s massive personnel cuts, which is why there is a push for a softer approach.
An insider claims that Brian Teta, the show’s executive producer, has instructed the panel, which includes Sara Haines, Alyssa Farah Griffin, Joy Behar, Sunny Hostin, Ana Navarro, and Whoopi Goldberg, to exercise caution while talking about the 47th president. According to reports, the order was sent in the weeks before Trump’s inauguration, indicating a change in how ABC covered politics.
Even though “The View” has attracted an astounding 2.6 million viewers over the past four weeks, the atmosphere behind the scenes is anything but joyous. In an effort to save money, at least nine employees were let go, including seasoned producers Jamie Hammer and Audrey Jones. The decision, according to one insider, was “shocking,” and staff morale has fallen as they fear more layoffs.
There’s a feeling of discomfort. According to the insider, people are anticipating the next round of layoffs. Disney, ABC’s parent firm, has been cutting positions since last October as part of a larger reorganisation exercise.
Behind the Scenes of Turf War
The cast of “The View” is dissatisfied with their new studio arrangement in addition to the political issues. The co-hosts have had to share studio space with “The Tamron Hall Show” since ABC moved the program to its downtown Hudson Square headquarters, which has resulted in conflicts over taping schedules and dressing rooms.
The ladies of “The View,” according to a source, are annoyed that their famous guests now have to share dressing rooms with those from Hall’s show. Due to the arrangement, both programs are fighting for studio time, which has caused scheduling issues.
According to the insider, “Tamron Hall believes she is Oprah.” “The network’s top priority is ‘The View,’ even though she makes high demands.”
Not everyone is whining, though. Despite the difficulties, a second source with knowledge of the matter praised both teams for their excellent collaboration.
Employees Dissatisfied with ABC’s Move
In addition to annoying “The View” hosts, ABC’s move to Hudson Square has been a nightmare for staff members. Workers have to contend with claustrophobic work areas, a shortage of office supplies, and irksome commutes via congested streets close to the Holland Tunnel.
“At best, the new office is simple. One insider complained that there was not enough room, no special executive suites, and hardly enough desks. A network representative, however, disputed the description, stating that there are “many desks” and describing the building as “gorgeous.”
One thing is evident in spite of these assurances: ABC’s tensions are far from resolved.
A More Wary Handling of Trump
The co-hosts of “The View” seem to be reconsidering how they handle conversations about Trump because their jobs are on the line. Because she and her other panellists didn’t endorse Trump, Sara Haines publicly acknowledged last month that she felt disconnected from the show’s viewership.
Alyssa Farah Griffin, a former Trump employee who later supported Kamala Harris, recently argued with Whoopi Goldberg about the necessity of reaching conservative voters. Griffin said that she supported some of Trump’s initiatives, saying that Democrats must be prepared to travel to unpleasant places.
“The View” is currently at a turning point. Will ABC’s reorganisations compel a shift in tone, or will it maintain its historically combative posture against Trump? The drama isn’t only taking place in front of the cameras, that much is certain.