Behind the scenes, sources say concerns over employment law, potential wrongful termination lawsuits, and the threat of negative publicity made ABC executives tread carefully.
Fans who closely follow the show say the tension has been visible for months — awkward silences, subtle on-air shade, and abrupt topic changes whenever Hostin tried to steer discussions into more controversial territory, including healthcare rights, medical malpractice issues, and topics related to pregnancy complications that often spark heated debates on live television.
🕵️♂️ ABC’s Secret Firing Plan? Industry insiders say ABC bosses were worried about backlash if they fired Sunny outright — given her popularity with a large segment of the audience. Executives allegedly hatched a “quiet phase-out,” hoping Sunny would resign rather than trigger a public scandal, costly legal battles, or damaging discussions around employee wellness protections and potential discrimination lawsuits.
If that’s true, Hostin’s abrupt move just flipped the script: she left on her own terms — and now the network must spin the narrative before the truth fully leaks.
😱 Viewers Are DEVASTATED Fans flooded X (formerly Twitter) and TikTok with heartbreak and fury overnight as whispers of her exit exploded online: “Sunny was the voice of reason on The View — without her, it’s just an echo chamber!” “If ABC pushed her out, I’m done watching. This is betrayal, plain and simple.” “Bring Sunny back! The View is nothing without her honesty.”
