Have you ever experienced something spooky while live on TV? Well, the cast of The View sure did. On Tuesday, April 2, during what seemed like a regular episode, the co-hosts were left stunned when the studio lights started flickering unexpectedly. Was it a technical glitch, or was it something more supernatural? Let’s dive in.
When the Lights Go Out on Live TV
Sunny Hostin was in the middle of delivering her lines when she suddenly stopped mid-sentence. Her expression changed, and she glanced around the room, clearly taken aback. “Uh oh,” she said to her co-stars. “Someone’s speaking to us—the lights are flickering!” It was a moment that caught everyone off guard, including the audience.
What Happened Next?
The hosting panel quickly turned their attention to the unusual occurrence. Some claimed they noticed the flickering lights, while others seemed completely unaware. Whoopi Goldberg, ever the skeptic, turned to her colleagues and the audience with a puzzled look. “Do you see it? No. Does anybody else see the lights flicker?” she asked, trying to make sense of the situation. The room erupted in murmurs as everyone tried to figure out what was happening.
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Sunny Keeps It Light
Sunny, 55, decided to keep things fun despite the unexpected interruption. Just moments later, she joked with Whoopi, 68, “Did you do anything bad this weekend, Whoopi? What’s going on?” Her quick wit helped lighten the mood, and the show carried on smoothly. Even in the face of minor technical difficulties, these seasoned pros know how to keep things entertaining.
While the flickering lights could have been caused by the storms hitting the East Coast that day, it didn’t stop the co-hosts from speculating about other possibilities. After all, filming at ABC Studios in New York City can sometimes bring its own set of surprises.
Not the First Time They’ve Had an Unexpected Moment
Just last week, the co-hosts were thrown another curveball when Whoopi paused the show to address an audience member using their cellphone during the “Hot Topics” segment on March 26. The Sister Act star wasn’t shy about stepping out of her seat to confront the culprit. “Hold on a second. Sir, I have to stop you with the camera because I can see you,” she sternly told the offender. “Do me a favor: Don’t pull it out again. I’d appreciate that. Thank you.”
“What was he doing?” Joy Behar asked after Whoopi handled the situation. Sara Haines replied, “Recording.”
Recording and the use of phones are strictly prohibited during live tapings of The View. However, it seems like Joy, 81, might not always follow the rules, as her phone has rung multiple times during episodes over the years. When her phone alarm blared during a March 21 episode, Sunny couldn’t help but tease her. “Joy, where do you have to be?” Sunny asked. The comedian joked that the alarm was a reminder that she “needs to get a job.”
