ABC’s “The View” remains one of the most talked-about shows in daytime television, thanks to the unique perspectives each host brings to the table. As such, many fans have wondered why beloved cohost Alyssa Farah Griffin has been absent in recent days. She’s now opening up about why.
So far, Griffin has been absent from “The View” since December 1. She took to her Instagram Story on December 3 to explain. The host said, “Hey, guys! I’ve been down sick with a stomach virus, but will hopefully be back on The View tomorrow.”
She then said, “It’s no fun being sick with 6 1/2 + months pregnant! Remember it’s that time of year- be smart, use hand sanitizer, stay home if you’re sick.”
Notably, Griffin’s statement comes one day after her fellow “View” cohost Whoopi Goldberg sent her well-wishes on the show.
‘The View’ Alyssa Farah Griffin Announced Her Sweet News In October
Griffin has been offering her opinions on “The View” since 2022. However, she made headlines in October with her sweet pregnancy announcement. She and her husband, Justin Griffin, are expecting a boy, due in February 2026. This is the couple’s first child.
The “View” cohost told PEOPLE, “Baby Griffin is on the way, and we’re just so excited — and terrified. It’s starting to feel very real. This past week, I felt the baby kick for the first time, and immediately I grabbed Justin’s hand and he felt and I was like, ‘Oh my gosh, what’s happening?!’ It was magical.”
He then said of becoming a father, “The time is flying by, it’s crazy. I’ve always wanted to be a father, and you feel so present when you get the news. Like, ‘This is happening!’ But then all of a sudden you zoom out, and you’re like, ‘Wait, we’re 22 weeks pregnant? Where did it go? — slow down!'”
While trying to conceive, Griffin learned that she had endometriosis, a condition that, among other complications, makes this deeply personal goal more challenging to achieve.
She told the outlet, “I went undiagnosed my whole life until I started this process. So that just added to the complications.”
The Show Is Still Going Strong
“The View,” which legendary journalist Barbara Walters created, premiered on ABC in August 1997. Now, over 28 years later, the show still achieves impressive ratings and is watched by a new generation of viewers.
According to Variety, 2025 brought “The View’s” highest-rated season premiere in five years. The episode, which aired on September 8, averaged 2.602 million viewers. The show’s premiere was up seven percent in viewership from the previous year.
Overall, “The View’s” premiere week averaged 2.324 million viewers, which is pretty impressive given how much the daytime television landscape has changed.
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