Abby Huntsman returns to The View years after criticizing show’s ‘toxic environment’ Abby Huntsman, who co-hosted The View from 2018 to 2020, is set to return as a guest host for ABC’s daytime talk show during the week of March 23 to 27. This marks her first appearance on the program since she left in 2020, a decision she later attributed to the show’s workplace environment. During her absence, Alyssa Farah Griffin, a co-host, has been on maternity leave, creating an opportunity for Huntsman to fill the role temporarily. The 39-year-old journalist will join a lineup of conservative commentators who have stepped in for Griffin in recent weeks, including Savannah Chrisley, Sara Eisen, and Elisabeth Hasselbeck. Huntsman’s return comes as she continues to serve as a prominent voice in conservative media. Her participation will feature a mix of guest stars, including Senator Cory Booker, American Idol judges, comedian Chelsea Handler, and actors from the show Paradise. Huntsman’s departure from The View in 2020 initially appeared to be a career move as she joined her father’s gubernatorial campaign. However, she later revealed that her decision was driven by concerns about the show’s culture. In a 2021 episode of her podcast I Wish Somebody Told Me, she described the environment as “rewarding people for bad behavior,” criticizing the show’s executives for prioritizing financial gain and tabloid-style content over ethical standards. She also highlighted instances where co-hosts engaged in behavior she deemed unacceptable, which she argued was part of the show’s toxic environment. Huntsman’s comments were amplified by her public feud with former co-host Meghan McCain, which became a focal point during her time on the show.#the_view #abby_huntsman #alyssa_farah_griffin #savannah_chrisley #sara_eisen
