Whoopi Goldberg Issues Challenge to Karoline Leavitt After Being Forced Off “The View” Set — Tensions Explode On and Off Camera

In a dramatic turn of events that’s rocking daytime television, Whoopi Goldberg has issued a direct and fiery challenge to rising conservative star Karoline Leavitt after a chaotic confrontation led to Goldberg being escorted off the set of The View.

The confrontation, which unfolded behind the scenes and then spilled into the studio, has now gone viral—thanks to whispers from staffers and a now-deleted clip briefly aired before ABC cut to commercial.

And now, Whoopi isn’t backing down.

“Say It to My Face”

In a bold Instagram Live on Sunday evening, Whoopi Goldberg didn’t hold back.

“I don’t care who you are or how young and fiery you think you are,” she said, glaring into the camera. “You come into my house and throw words around? Say it to my face.”

The message was clearly directed at Karoline Leavitt, the 26-year-old former Trump spokeswoman turned Fox News firebrand, who recently appeared as a guest on The View. According to multiple insiders, tensions between Leavitt and the hosts, especially Goldberg, reached a boiling point during a commercial break.

What Sparked the Meltdown?

Sources inside ABC’s production team said Leavitt brought up Whoopi’s controversial past remarks and accused her of silencing opposing voices “under the guise of progress.” What was intended to be a tense but civil debate quickly turned personal, and according to one staffer, “Whoopi stood up, pointed at her, and security stepped in before it got uglier.”

Audience members were stunned when Goldberg was absent after the next commercial break, replaced temporarily by a fill-in co-host. ABC has not officially commented on what happened, but internal whispers suggest producers feared the confrontation would become physical.

Leavitt, for her part, has remained calm but defiant. In a tweet after the show, she wrote:

“When the left can’t handle truth, they scream, stomp, and storm off. I came with facts — they came with feelings.”

ABC Scrambles for Damage Control

Producers at The View are reportedly in crisis mode. A leaked memo to staff referred to the incident as “a regrettable moment” and emphasized the importance of maintaining “professional boundaries and mutual respect.”

But some are questioning how Leavitt was even booked in the first place. “It’s like they wanted an explosion,” said one anonymous producer. “You can’t put gasoline and fire on the same couch and expect calm.”

Whoopi Fires Back — Again

Later that evening, Goldberg took to The View’s official X account and reiterated her challenge.

“Karoline, if you’ve got something to say, don’t whisper it during breaks. Come back. Sit next to me. And say it loud.”

This unexpected challenge has ignited a social media firestorm, with hashtags like #WhoopiVsKaroline and #ViewMeltdown trending nationwide. Supporters on both sides have taken to the digital battlefield—some praising Whoopi for standing her ground, others accusing her of silencing a younger, outspoken conservative voice.

Leavitt’s Camp Responds

A spokesperson for Leavitt told The Daily Wire that Karoline is “more than happy to return to The View and finish the conversation—if Whoopi can keep her cool.”

With that, the stage is set for what could be one of the most explosive rematches in talk show history.

Will ABC allow Karoline Leavitt to return? Will Whoopi make good on her challenge? Or has The View finally reached a tipping point too hot for daytime TV?

One thing’s for sure: this feud is far from over.