As The View begins its 28th season in a new studio today, Tuesday, September 3, one of its stars is making history: Whoopi Goldberg has now co-hosted the ABC talk show for 18 consecutive seasons. That's more than any other host, and even more than the late Barbara Walters.
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That record will certainly stand for a long time. By our calculations, Joy Behar could break the record in season 37… but only if the show runs that long, Behar is still a panelist at that point, and Goldberg leaves after this season.
Check out the current standings in the gallery below for the View presenters with the most seasons on the show.
Ling replaced original View host Debbie Matenopoulos for Season 3 and stayed for four seasons. McCain had the same stint between Seasons 21 and 24 (and wasn't enjoying the show, to say the least).
