Howie Mandel’s Advice to Cheryl Hines About The View
Comedian Howie Mandel suggested that actress Cheryl Hines should refrain from returning as a guest on The View. This recommendation came after a recent episode where co-hosts put her on the spot regarding her husband, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Hines defended her husband during her October appearance on the show, facing questions about his views on vaccines, Tylenol, and his support for President Donald Trump. When Hines mentioned her plans to reappear on Mandel’s podcast, he expressed concern about her returning to The View, arguing that no one deserves to face harsh scrutiny. His exact words were, “You shouldn’t… No one deserves to be attacked.”
Hines reflected on the show, noting that while most of her co-hosts were open to discussion, Sunny Hostin seemed more focused on making a point than conducting an interview. “I felt a little different than the other women,” she remarked.
Hostin had described Kennedy’s endorsement of Trump for the 2024 election as “shocking,” pointing out that they previously exchanged unflattering comments about each other. She also mentioned Hines’ new book, suggesting that friends had advised her to prevent Kennedy from this endorsement.
In response, Hines emphasized that she shares her concerns with her husband regularly. She added that her husband’s decision to support Trump was a challenging one for them both, but they found common ground on issues like drug pricing. She noted, “That’s why it was important that President Trump and Bobby worked together to say that Americans are not going to pay more for drugs in our country than in other countries.”
Hines also reassured her co-hosts that both Kennedy and Trump are pro-vaccine, addressing concerns discussed on The View. Meanwhile, the show has been critiqued for not featuring any conservative pro-Trump guests this year, according to the Media Research Center.
When asked if he would appear on The View, Louisiana Republican Senator John Kennedy made it clear he had no intention of joining. He quipped, “I’d rather have my eyes poked out with a sharp stick.”
