Whoopi Goldberg calling out 'The View' audience member for recording show on mobile leaves Internet divided

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: During Tuesday's live episode of 'The View', host Whoopi Goldberg took a decisive stand when she noticed a male audience member recording the panel on his cell phone.

Just five minutes into the show, as Whoopi, 68, and her cohosts discussed a New York appeals court's decision regarding Donald Trump's fraud case, Whoopi interrupted cohost Sunny Hostin to address the issue.

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Whoopi Goldberg confronted audience behavior

Standing up from her seat, Whoopi walked over to the left side of the ABC studio to directly confront the individual with the camera. She firmly advised him, "Sir, I have to stop you with the camera because I can see you. So do me a favor, don't pull it out again. I'd appreciate that, thank you." This intervention garnered applause from some audience members, while Joy Behar inquired, "What was he doing?" to which Sara Haines replied, "Recording."

They seemed to be alluding to a subsequent incident, when Whoopi sharply addressed one of the crew members operating the camera, possibly because they were attempting to rush her.

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"I'm gonna get to her, my God guys! I'm going to get to her! May I finish my point or you want me to just jump now?" Whoopi exclaimed, referring to Sunny, 55, who had a legal note to read out.

In response to the tense moment, Joy, 81, joked, "Whoopi is not in the mood today for your shenanigans!" To which Whoopi fired back, "I'm not! You know, I'm trying to do everything everybody wants but... never mind."

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As Whoopi returned to her seat, viewers at home found the moment amusing and shared their thoughts on social media platforms like X, formerly Twitter.

Social media reacts to Whoopi Goldberg's assertiveness

Social media buzzed with reactions to Whoopi Goldberg's assertive actions on 'The View'.

One user commented, "Whoopi is really angry today!! Hope she's okay! #TheView"

Another user humorously remarked, "Whoopi was like, Sir, I was on Star Trek. I zoom in like a binocular. I can see you. Put it down fast before I call the Ghostbusters!"

One user replied, "Not Whoopi going into mother mode and telling that man to put his camera up! #TheView."

One posted, "Whoopi thinks she runs the world!."

One user commented, "She's live and on camera what is the difference?!"

Another posted, "The cameraman."

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