On Wednesday, Alyssa Farah Griffin, a co-host on “The View,” opened up about her experiences as the show’s only conservative panelist, sharing that she often felt overwhelmed to the point of crying in the workplace. “I cry at work, but I’ll hide it; my boss will never know,” she admitted, catching fellow co-host Sunny Hostin off guard.
The discussion touched on the anxiety and stress levels among Gen Z, with Griffin referencing an article about how some engage in “bathroom camping” to cope. “I’ve cried at least half a dozen times during this job,” she continued.
Joy Behar chimed in, asking for specific instances that triggered Griffin’s tears. “This is a very hard job and I often have the only different opinions at a table of five,” Griffin said, laughing a bit, making it clear just how challenging things can get in those discussions.
Griffin previously worked at the White House during Trump’s first term, and, interestingly, she has since become an outspoken critic of her former employer. It’s notable that she replaced Meghan McCain, who often engaged in more heated exchanges.
As the panel gears up for the 2024 elections, there’s a mix of opinions among co-hosts; for instance, fellow panelist Anna Navarro, a Republican, leans heavily toward supporting Democratic views now.
Griffin also made a point to clarify that her job is rewarding, stating, “I would like to say every time I cry, whenever Brian gives a big hug,” which referred to the show’s producer, Brian Teta. Though the co-hosts frequently have differing viewpoints, Griffin’s allies in conservative circles tend to find common ground with their liberal counterparts.
Whoopi Goldberg weighed in on the topic, expressing her disbelief about what could provoke tears, reassuring Griffin, “We’ll support you because no one should cry at this job. No one.”
It’s worth mentioning that McCain, who left the show in 2021, described some of the dynamics on set as “toxic” in her memoirs.
