On a recent broadcast of The View, the show’s routine was disrupted by an unexpected emergency. Co-hosts Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, Sunny Hostin, Ana Navarro, and Alyssa Farah Griffin had to abruptly leave the set at their New York City studio on Wednesday, April 10, due to a nearby grease fire.
The incident occurred at the studios of The Tamron Hall Show, which is located adjacent to that of The View. Whoopi Goldberg, aged 68, recounted the day’s events as the show finally began, making light of the situation by entering the set to the sound of Billy Joel‘s “We Didn’t Start the Fire.”
“This morning we had to evacuate the studio because there was a fire that we did not start,” Goldberg informed viewers, taking a moment to acknowledge the situation. The program also shared visuals of what transpired off-camera when the evacuation was in effect.
Photographs of the presenters gathered outside on the sidewalks, awaiting the clearance to return to the building, were shown on air.
An eventful morning at #TheView, but we’re glad everyone at the @TamronHallShow is safe! pic.twitter.com/YzAa8Mr22u
— The View (@TheView) April 10, 2024
“It really made me understand my priorities, because once I saw all the hosts were fine, I was like, ‘Where’s my glam team?’ ” joked 34-year-old Farah Griffin, eliciting laughs by adding, “Like, leave [executive producer Brian Teta], but as long as hair and makeup is safe.” Behar, 81, also chimed in with a quip about their unplanned appearance without the usual studio-ready glamour.
Thankfully, there were no injuries reported from the fire. On the other hand, The Tamron Hall show had to switch to a rebroadcast following the disruption. Tamron Hall, who is 53, seized the moment to address her audience live and assure them of the staff’s safety.
“Our team reacted in incredible time,” Hall commended, extending her gratitude towards the firefighters and studio audience. “I’m going to fade to black but I’ll be back here on our set live tomorrow,” Hall stated affirmatively.
Viewers can catch The Tamron Hall Show live on weekdays at 10 a.m. ET, with The View following at 11 a.m.
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FAQ Section
Q: What caused the evacuation of ‘The View’ studio?
A: A grease fire at the adjacent studios of ‘The Tamron Hall Show’ prompted the evacuation.
Q: Were any of the co-hosts or staff injured?
A: No injuries were reported following the fire incident.
Q: Did the fire affect the broadcast of ‘The View’?
A: The broadcast of ‘The View’ did commence following the evacuation, though ‘The Tamron Hall Show’ had to air a rerun.
Q: Will ‘The Tamron Hall Show’ be back on air following the incident?
A: Tamron Hall assured viewers that the show would return to its live format the next day.
Conclusion
The swift action and light-hearted response of ‘The View’ co-hosts to the emergency situation highlight the importance of safety and a good sense of humor in live television. Despite the surprise interruption, the situation was handled professionally, and both ‘The View’ and ‘The Tamron Hall Show’ are set to continue their programming without further disruptions.