In a twist of events that has sent shockwaves reverberating throughout the realms of daytime television, ABC has made the stunning announcement that it will not be extending the contracts of esteemed personalities Whoopi Goldberg and Joy Behar, both widely recognized figures on the renowned program “The View.” This decision signals the conclusion of an era for the enduring talk show, a fixture of American daytime television since its inception in 1997. The network’s concise declaration, attributing the rationale for this transition to a desire to “remove toxic elements from the show,” has sparked intense discourse and conjecture among devoted viewers, discerning critics, and industry insiders alike.