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Joy Behar Returns to The View with Heartfelt Revelations

2/4/2026

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Joy Behar returned to The View on February 3 after a six-episode health-related absence, the longest in recent years.
Behar revealed her name is Josephine Victoria, a name given by her Italian grandfather who nicknamed her Joy.
Behar noted the complexities of having "Joy" as a name, especially during Christmas.
Whoopi Goldberg acknowledged Behar's absence and wished her well.
The episode also featured a baby shower for Alyssa Farah Griffin.

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Joy Behar returned to The View on February 3 after a six-episode health-related absence, the longest in recent years.
Behar revealed her name is Josephine Victoria, a name given by her Italian grandfather who nicknamed her Joy.
Behar noted the complexities of having "Joy" as a name, especially during Christmas.
Whoopi Goldberg acknowledged Behar's absence and wished her well.
The episode also featured a baby shower for Alyssa Farah Griffin.