“A Talking Hemorrhoid in an Auburn Wig!”— Kennedy’s SHOCKING Live Meltdown on The View Leaves Audience Gasping, Joy Behar Fuming, and Producers Scrambling to Cut to Commercial
“A Talking Hemorrhoid in an Auburn Wig!”— Kennedy’s SHOCKING Live Meltdown on The View Leaves Audience Gasping, Joy Behar Fuming, and Producers Scrambling to Cut to Commercial
In a jaw-dropping moment that instantly broke the internet, Fox News commentator Lisa Kennedy Montgomery, famously known simply as “Kennedy,” delivered what may be the most shocking one-liner in daytime television history — and she did it LIVE on one of America’s most polarizing talk shows, The View.
Viewers tuned in expecting the usual heated political banter, but what they got was an explosive verbal assault that has left the nation buzzing, ABC in panic, and fans divided across social media.
🔥 THE MOMENT THAT SHOOK DAYTIME TELEVISION
At approximately 11:47 AM EST, during a heated discussion about media bias and political double standards, Kennedy — a former MTV VJ turned libertarian pundit — suddenly turned to long-time View host Joy Behar and said:
“You’re nothing but a talking hemorrhoid in an auburn wig.”
Gasps filled the studio. Whoopi Goldberg froze, mouth agape. Sara Haines dropped her cue cards. Sunny Hostin looked like she’d just witnessed a murder. Even the control room, according to insider sources, “went completely silent for seven seconds.”
🧨 WHAT TRIGGERED THE FIRESTORM?
The segment began as a typical View panel: Joy Behar, 81, took her usual hard-left stance on conservative politicians and began mocking Fox News’ coverage of recent congressional hearings.
Kennedy, invited on as a guest co-host for a “balance of opinion,” appeared calm at first. But when Behar interrupted her for the third time in under a minute, Kennedy snapped.
“You never let anyone else talk, Joy,” she said sharply.
“All you do is lecture and grandstand, like a walking DNC press release in granny glasses.”
Behar shot back, “Oh honey, at least I’m not a puppet for billionaires in bad leather.”
That’s when Kennedy delivered the now-viral line.
🎥 THE AFTERMATH: PANIC, WALK-OFFS, AND NETWORK DAMAGE CONTROL
Immediately after the insult, chaos ensued:
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Audience members gasped audibly; some cheered, others booed.
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Whoopi Goldberg abruptly walked off set, muttering “I’m too old for this s**t.”
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Joy Behar looked stunned, then whispered something off-mic, reportedly “That’s it, I’m done.”
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ABC cut to commercial 17 seconds early.
Backstage sources told TMZ that executive producers were in full damage control mode, and security was briefly placed on standby in case the confrontation escalated physically.
💣 BACKLASH & SUPPORT ONLINE: “TEAM JOY” VS. “KENNEDY DID NOTHING WRONG”
Within minutes, Twitter (now X) exploded with hashtags:
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#ViewGate
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#TeamJoy
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#KennedySnaps
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#TalkingHemorrhoid (which trended at #2 worldwide for two hours)
Liberals slammed Kennedy for “bringing toxic Fox News energy into daytime TV”, while conservatives celebrated her for “finally saying what millions were thinking.”
“Joy Behar has been rude for YEARS. Kennedy just gave her a taste of her own medicine,” one tweet read.
“There’s a way to disagree without dehumanizing,” another countered.
🧠 EXPERTS WEIGH IN: “A PERFECT STORM OF Ego, Politics, and Showbiz”
Dr. Lila Harmon, a media psychologist, told CNN:
“This wasn’t just a clash of ideologies — it was a generational war, a ratings war, and a power struggle wrapped in one.”
She added, “The View thrives on drama, but this crossed into personal annihilation.”
🎙️ INSIDER SOURCES SAY JOY WANTS OUT — “SHE’S HAD ENOUGH”
According to a production insider who spoke to Deadline on condition of anonymity:
“Joy was already thinking about retiring next season. This may have accelerated everything. She’s humiliated and furious.”
Producers reportedly begged Joy to stay, fearing a viewer boycott if she quits mid-season. However, she’s allegedly refusing to appear for the rest of the week and demanding Kennedy be banned from the show permanently.
📺 ABC’s OFFICIAL STATEMENT: “WE DO NOT CONDONE PERSONAL ATTACKS…”
By 2:30 PM, ABC released a terse, lawyer-approved press release:
“The View is committed to respectful dialogue and diverse perspectives. Today’s exchange does not reflect the values of our program. We are currently addressing the incident internally.”
No word yet on whether disciplinary action will be taken against either party.
🧨 WHAT’S NEXT? A MEDIA FALLOUT STILL UNFOLDING
Speculation is running wild:
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Will Kennedy issue a public apology or double down on her remarks?
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Will Behar walk away from the show she helped define for 27 seasons?
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Will ABC impose stricter guest controls — or even cancel episodes?
Fox News has already teased Kennedy’s return tonight with a cryptic promo:
“She’s unfiltered, she’s fearless — and she’s back on Fox at 8.”
And late-night hosts are already preparing jokes. Stephen Colbert tweeted:
“A talking hemorrhoid in an auburn wig? I smell a new Halloween costume.”
💥 FINAL THOUGHTS: HAS DAYTIME TV GONE TOO FAR?
In a world where entertainment increasingly blurs with real-time warfare, today’s episode of The View may mark a turning point. What used to be civil discourse is now TV combat theater, complete with verbal kill-shots, viral soundbites, and network clean-up crews.
Whether you side with Joy or Kennedy, one thing is clear:
Daytime television may never be the same again.
Stay tuned.
