Whoopi Goldberg, the beloved co-host of “The View,” stunned the audience by exiting the stage during a recent live performance. The event was sparked by the controversy surrounding singer Miranda Lambert, who canceled one of her concerts to scold fans for taking pictures during the performance. Despite Goldberg’s intention to remain on the show and the intended humor in her walk-off, it undoubtedly sparked a lot of discussion.
In case you missed it, Miranda Lambert caused a stir when she reprimanded her audience for taking selfies while she was performing. Concertgoers frequently snap photos, share them on social media, or preserve them as keepsakes, but Lambert took issue at that. The co-hosts of “The View” engaged in a heated discussion about the situation, debating whether Lambert was right to criticize the fans or if selfies should be allowed at concerts.
Alyssa Farah Griffin, the co-host, tried to hear both sides of the argument. She said that Lambert shouldn’t be making light of people who pay a premium to see her play in public, especially if they are merely taking pictures and aren’t causing any disturbance.
At this point, Goldberg spoke in, urging the audience to exercise a little decorum and refrain from taking photos while the performance was going on. Goldberg emphasized that since people paid to see Lambert sing, they should honor her presence and allow her to see them as well.
Sara Haines, a different co-host, brought up the observation that the fans Lambert chastised were seated close to the stage. But does it make it okay for the well-known singer to criticize them in public, cause trouble, and disrupt the show? It seems that Sunny Hostin agreed with Goldberg when she made a statement regarding the expensive VIP seats for the show. Hostin stated, “The pricey tickets in the VIP section that they were in are $757.” I would take as many selfies as I wanted if I could get $757. I apologize; that was just me. While it would be extravagant to take a ton of selfies every night, it makes natural that fans would want some keepsakes from their expensive musical experience.
The disagreement became even more heated when Hostin made fun of Goldberg by suggesting that people who can’t stop taking selfies should just “stay home.” Goldberg approached the live audience and snapped a photo with a member of the public in an effort to support her claim. Whether her demonstration was effective in bolstering her claims is open for debate.
Whoopi Goldberg’s walk-off moment from “The View” went viral, captivating viewers and sparking discussions over concert selfie restrictions. Despite the ongoing controversy surrounding Miranda Lambert’s actions, it’s clear that Goldberg’s humorous gesture had a profound impact on the audience.
