THE View fans are furious as Alyssa Farah Griffin has reportedly been hired as a full-time co-host, following Meghan McCain’s exit last year.
Many are so upset over the reports that she’s set to join the cast of the talk show that they’re threatening to boycott the daytime program.
Insiders told DailyMail.com that Alyssa’s new position will be announced soon.
Three sources informed the news outlet that Alyssa will be joining Sara Haines, Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, and Sunny Hostin for The View’s 26th season, which begins in September.
After news broke about Alyssa‘s reported hiring, fans immediately became divided over the decision.
Many slammed the show over their choice of new conservative host, with some even threatening to boycott the program.
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One blasted on social media: “I’ll be quitting #TheView permanently!”
“Every day now I am going to wake up in a RAGE,” another said about the news.
A third said Lindsey Granger would’ve been the better choice, writing: “This is underwhelming.
“While L Granger is a lil off at times, she’s the better one to dialogue with the ladies.”
A fourth insisted: “Nope to @Alyssafarah.
“Keep her off your air @TheView. She does not have an ounce of sincerity in her, not an ounce.”
Other fans of the talk show were glad to see that Alyssa has reportedly been chosen as the new full-time co-host, though.
One excited viewer tweeted: “Happy to hear the good news!”
A second told her: “Congrats @Alyssafarah!”
A third said: “She is the moment!”
“I really hope this is true! @Alyssafarah will be the new Co-Host of @TheView ! YASSS QUEN,” another shared.
One of the sources said about the news: “My jaw dropped when I was told that she was the pick. It makes no sense.
“Part of me wishes they just leaned into MAGA and hired Kimberly Guilfoyle, at least it would better reflect part of the audience and there would be fireworks every day.”
Another insider told the news outlet: “Her soon-to-be co-hosts are very upset. They feel she isn’t authentic and changes her opinions based on who her paymaster is.
“Ana Navarro especially feels let down as they are hiring someone who was an essential part of the movement that destabilized this country.”
“Her appointment will also cost us bookings,” a third source said. “Wanda Sykes pulled out because she didn’t want to be on the show with her.”
Fans had been speculating that the former communications director to ex-president Donald Trump might be joining the show full-time to take over the conservative seat from ex-panelist Meghan.
One angry viewer said at the time: “I get the feeling they will hire Alyssa full time. I’m not a fan at all. They should keep the rotating guest host.”
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Another mentioned: “If she is hired, I’m out all over again!
“Do the producers not see how excited we all were when Meghan left?!! I have not missed her for one second!”
