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Whoopi Goldberg Struggles with Controversial Affair Discussion on The View

2/13/2026

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Whoopi Goldberg, a host on The View, struggled during a discussion about Norwegian biathlete Sturla Holm Lægreid's affair confession after his Winter Olympics bronze medal.
She expressed confusion and discomfort and urged co-hosts to "stay with me" while shaking her head.
Goldberg said, "I'm out."
She sent the show to a commercial break, stating, "I'll get this all straightened out," highlighting her ongoing disdain for certain topics on The View.

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Whoopi Goldberg, a host on The View, struggled during a discussion about Norwegian biathlete Sturla Holm Lægreid's affair confession after his Winter Olympics bronze medal.
She expressed confusion and discomfort and urged co-hosts to "stay with me" while shaking her head.
Goldberg said, "I'm out."
She sent the show to a commercial break, stating, "I'll get this all straightened out," highlighting her ongoing disdain for certain topics on The View.