Alright, let’s talk about it. Meghan McCain is calling it quits on The View. Yep, you heard that right. The outspoken political commentator just dropped the news that this will be her last season on the iconic ABC talk show after four seasons of non-stop debate and drama. She made the announcement live during the Thursday, July 1, episode, and it was as heartfelt as you might expect.
Time to Say Goodbye
In a move that caught many by surprise, Meghan, now 36, shared her decision with her co-hosts and the audience tuning in from home. She didn’t mince words, jumping straight into the announcement: “I’m just going to rip the Band-Aid off. I am here to tell all of you, my wonderful co-hosts and the viewers at home, that this is going to be my last season here at The View.” And she did it while virtually joining the show from Washington D.C., adding a touch of poignancy to the moment.
A Tough Decision
This wasn’t an easy call for Meghan. She took the time to explain just how much thought went into her decision. “This was not an easy decision,” she admitted, revealing that it was a choice that required a lot of reflection, guidance, and prayer. She leaned on her family and close friends to help her sort through her feelings. The world has changed drastically since the onset of the pandemic, and for Meghan, that change has reshaped her priorities. “COVID has changed the world for all of us, and it changed the way at least for me,” she confessed.
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What Comes Next?
While Meghan will continue to appear on The View for a few more weeks—her contract keeps her as a host until July 2021—her future plans are set. The daughter of the late Senator John McCain first joined the show back in 2007 as a guest co-host at the tender age of 23. A decade later, in October 2017, she was offered a full-time position, and the rest is history. But now, as she looks to the future, her focus is shifting.
Meghan’s decision to leave the show is deeply rooted in her desire to prioritize her family life. As the author of Dirty Sexy Politics, she credited the coronavirus pandemic for helping her realize what truly matters. With the arrival of her daughter, Liberty, in September 2020, alongside her husband Ben Domenech, Meghan’s perspective has shifted. “I wanted to focus on being a mom to my daughter,” she explained, her voice filled with emotion.
Life in D.C.
For Meghan and Ben, staying in the D.C. area is the obvious choice. This decision makes it impossible for her to continue hosting The View from the bustling studios in New York City. When Meghan thinks about the milestones she wants to witness in her daughter’s life, like her first steps and first words, there’s no question that they belong in D.C. “We’re surrounded by my family and friends,” she said, her tone warm and reflective. “I just have this really wonderful life here that ultimately I felt like I didn’t want to leave.”
Gratitude and Farewells
Despite the emotional goodbye, Meghan couldn’t help but express her gratitude for the incredible experience The View has been. She called it “one of the most exhilarating, wonderful privileges of [her] entire life.” As she wrapped up her announcement, Meghan showered her co-stars—Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, Sara Haines, and Sunny Hostin—with praise. “You are some of the most talented women I’ve ever worked with,” she said, her voice filled with admiration. “I wish nothing but continued success and good wishes and good luck to all of you and to this show, and I’m just eternally grateful to have had this opportunity here.”
And in classic Meghan McCain style, she added a playful note: “So seriously, thank you from the absolute bottom of my heart… and I will still be here for a month, so if you guys want to fight a little bit more, we have four more weeks.”
