‘The View’ Fans Demand Answers Over ‘Garbage’ Rerun Episodes

As Easter approached, The View quietly stepped off the air for a short break, leaving behind reruns in its usual time slot. For a show that’s been a staple on daytime TV since 1997, fans are used to seeing changes in its hosting lineup and the occasional hiatus—but this time, not everyone was thrilled with how things unfolded.

Currently hosted by a diverse panel of women—Whoopi Goldberg, Sunny Hostin, Sara Haines, Ana Navarro, and Alyssa Farah Griffin—The View has built a loyal audience over the decades. The women discuss everything from politics to pop culture, offering generational perspectives and lively conversation. But as of early April, the show quietly slipped into reruns, and will remain that way until April 22, 2025.

While a break around Easter isn’t out of the ordinary, what ruffled feathers this time was the lack of clarity for viewers tuning in—especially those watching online.

Viewers Wanted A Heads-Up

For fans catching up via The View’s official YouTube channel, the frustration wasn’t necessarily about the break itself—it was about transparency. The channel uploaded old episodes without clearly labeling them as reruns, leaving some viewers feeling misled.

“When you are posting reruns please put it in the title of your posted video,” one fan commented bluntly.

Another chimed in about the TV broadcasts: “I knew I kept seeing prerecorded in the corner of my TV.”

Similar sentiments echoed throughout the comments section. The confusion was less about the show’s decision to rest during a holiday week—and more about communication. Fans weren’t necessarily against the hiatus; they just wanted to know what to expect.

A few viewers took to the comments with more pointed frustration:

“This is getting old. Y’all been putting the same bs all week. This is gonna happen every holiday so get ready dumb dumbs.”

“Just saying it would be helpful to title each video that it is a rerun.”

“Yes, please tell us when the episode is a Rerun.”

“Didn’t get the memo that this program would be in reruns all week.”

“I agree when you are going to post reruns, let us know in advance.”

“It’s all the same garbage anyway.”

Others Say: This Is Nothing New

Despite the outcry, longtime fans of The View weren’t surprised. As they pointed out, Easter hiatuses have always been part of the show’s rhythm.

“It’s been this way for years, 1 week Easter Hiatus,” one viewer reminded others.

And in true internet fashion, some took the situation lightly and even poked fun, suggesting that whether new or not, the content tends to feel repetitive.

What The Co-Hosts Are Up To During The Break

Though the show is on pause, the co-hosts haven’t disappeared from public view. Some of them have been sharing glimpses of their Easter celebrations.

Sara Haines, for instance, posted a heartwarming video of her kids enjoying the holiday, showing that the break has been a chance for family time and rest.

Unlike some talk shows that pre-record fresh content to air during hiatus weeks, The View opts for a full pause—no new segments, no surprise interviews. Even its YouTube uploads stick to the rerun format, much to the disappointment of fans hoping for something new.

What’s Next?

Whether you’re part of the group frustrated by the lack of notice, or among those shrugging it off as just another expected break, The View will be back on April 22. Until then, fans will have to settle for reruns—or take a break of their own.

After all, if the hosts can rest, maybe the viewers can too.

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