Conservative firebrand Candace Owens is about to shake up daytime television in a massive way, officially securing a $25 million deal with ABC to join The View—but she didn’t take the job quietly. True to form, Owens took the opportunity to land seven sharp jabs at the show’s current hosts, setting the stage for what could be the most explosive era of The View yet.
For years, The View has been dominated by liberal voices, often clashing with its few right-leaning panelists. But now, ABC is making a bold pivot, bringing in Owens—a political powerhouse known for her fearless debates, quick wit, and no-nonsense attitude.
The move comes as ABC struggles to revive falling ratings and shake off criticisms that The View has become too predictable. With Owens joining, the network is clearly hoping for fireworks—and if her recent comments about her future co-hosts are any indication, there will be plenty of them.
Before even stepping onto the set, Owens wasted no time roasting her future co-hosts, taking subtle (and not-so-subtle) shots at their political stances, on-air personas, and long history of clashing with conservatives.
Here are seven of the most cutting remarks she made before signing on the dotted line:
On Whoopi Goldberg’s Leadership Style: “I look forward to bringing actual debate to The View, not just Whoopi barking orders like she’s a substitute teacher who’s lost control of the class.” A direct hit at Whoopi’s dominance on the show, where she often shuts down conservative viewpoints before they can fully be discussed.
On Joy Behar’s ‘Open-Mindedness’: “I admire Joy Behar’s dedication to keeping an open mind… oh wait, never mind. That’s someone else.” Owens clearly doesn’t expect to find common ground with Behar, who has made a career out of clashing with conservative guests.
On Sunny Hostin’s View on ‘Oppression’: “I’m excited to educate Sunny Hostin on what actual oppression looks like, beyond whatever she reads in her curated Twitter feed.” Owens has long criticized liberal elite narratives, and she’s ready to challenge Hostin’s perspective head-on.
On Alyssa Farah Griffin’s Role as a ‘Conservative’: “Finally, The View will have a real conservative on the panel. No offense, Alyssa, but the ‘centrist’ act fooled no one.” This dig suggests Owens views Farah Griffin as a weak conservative who hasn’t truly represented right-wing values.
On Sara Haines’ Political Softness: “Sara seems nice, but I prefer debaters who actually take a stand instead of trying to play referee.” Owens isn’t interested in a middle-ground discussion—she’s coming in for real, unapologetic debate.
On the Show’s Declining Ratings" “I think we all know why ABC made this deal. A show full of people agreeing with each other is boring television.” She’s suggesting ABC realized it needed a true conservative voice to revive its struggling ratings.
On What The View is About to Become: “This won’t just be The View anymore. This is about to become The Debate.” Owens is promising a total transformation of the show’s dynamic, shifting it from an echo chamber to a battleground.
As news of Owens’ $25 million deal hit the headlines, Hollywood liberals wasted no time sounding the alarm. Liberal media figures blasted ABC for giving Owens such a prominent platform, calling the move a “desperate ratings stunt”.
Twitter erupted with outrage, with some calling for a boycott of the show before Owens even steps on stage. Celebrities weighed in, including some former View guests who claimed they would never return with Owens on the panel.
But for ABC executives, the backlash isn’t a problem—it’s proof that they made the right decision. In an era where political debate drives viewership, Owens is the kind of personality who forces people to tune in, whether they love or hate her.
With Owens joining the panel, The View is poised to become more explosive than ever before. Fans can expect: Brutal clashes between Owens and Joy Behar, whose political views couldn’t be more opposite.
A new power struggle between Whoopi Goldberg and Owens, both of whom have domineering personalities. Increased audience engagement, as conservatives flock to support Owens while liberals tune in just to argue against her.
Owens has already promised she won’t be playing defense—instead, she’s coming in swinging, fully prepared to challenge every liberal talking point thrown her way.
ABC’s decision to bring Candace Owens to The View is one of the boldest moves in daytime TV history. The show has long been criticized for lacking real conservative voices, and now, it has one of the most outspoken right-wing figures in the country.
Will Owens revive The View and bring in a whole new audience? Or will the liberal resistance be too strong, leading to constant clashes and on-air chaos?
One thing is for certain: daytime television will never be the same.
