'Will miss you': Joy Behar moves 'The View' co-hosts as she talks departure amid Jason Kelce retirement

MANHATTAN, NEW YORK CITY: Amidst swirling rumors about Jason Kelce's retirement from the NFL, an announcement finally came during a press conference held by Travis Kelce's older brother on March 4.

This news, which left some Taylor Swift fans devastated, was a significant moment for football enthusiasts.

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'The View' hosts reflect on Jason Kelce's departure from the Philadelphia Eagles

Unsurprisingly, the hosts of 'The View' seized the opportunity to discuss this pop culture event.

Joy Behar, in particular, drew parallels between Kelce's departure from the Philadelphia Eagles and her own impending departure from the show.

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She candidly expressed her sentiments, stating, "I will miss my friends," highlighting the emotional aspect of such transitions.

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Discussing Kelce's announcement, the co-hosts speculated about the difficulty of his decision, recognizing the evident emotional impact it had on him.

Behar remarked on Kelce's apparent attachment to his friends, drawing a parallel to her own experience leaving the show.

She observed, "He sounds more upset that he’s leaving his friends. When I leave this show [it will be hard] not because I will be worried about my future, it’s because I will miss my friends. That’s basically it," highlighting the importance of personal connections in major life transitions.

Behar's heartfelt words resonated deeply with her fellow co-hosts on 'The View'.

Sunny Hostin reached out to offer her affectionate support, while Sara Haines went a step further, rising from her seat to envelop Behar in a warm embrace.

"I love when you say that," Haines expressed, reflecting the sentiment shared by the group.

Alyssa Farah Griffin chimed in with reassurances, "The good news is you can never leave us," highlighting the enduring bond they shared as colleagues and friends.

Behar's emotional moment on 'The View' draws viewer attention

Jason Kelce had already established himself as a household name through his 13 seasons in the NFL.

However, it wasn't until his younger brother began dating the singer Taylor Swift that he gained immense popularity among Swifties.

Kelce's playful shoutouts to Swift's songs during his retirement speech further endeared him to millions of fans.

On the other hand, Joe Behar's moment on the show garnered significant attention from viewers, with one writing, "Sara Haines and Sunny Hostin comforting Joy Behar".

"God bless you wonderful people", said another. 

"I cried so much", expressed another. 

Another viewer empathized, saying, "Choosing to leave a job or a job field that you've worked in for a long time is hard especially if it's a job or a field that you love or are passionate about".

"That is exactly it Joy!" another person chimed in. 

"I'll miss you joy", said an avid viewer. 

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