‘I’m Leaving Y’all’: Whoopi Goldberg Walks Off ‘The View’ Amid Miranda Lambert Controversy. See in the first comment👇👇👇
Whoopi Goldberg storms off set as The View co-hosts weigh in on Miranda Lambert drama
A heated discussion ignited during Tuesday’s segment of ABC’s The View, ignited by a recent viral video featuring country sensation Miranda Lambert, 39. Lambert paused her July 15 Las Vegas concert to admonish fans for taking selfies during her performance.
Co-hosts Sunny Hostin, 54, and Whoopi Goldberg, 67, found themselves in opposing camps regarding the incident.
“Sunny insisted, ‘If I shelled out $757 for tickets, you bet I’m going to snap as many selfies as I please,’ affirming concertgoers’ right to capture moments during performances.”
Whoopi countered this sentiment by passionately advocating for respect towards performers. “If you’re investing $750 to attend my concert, then grant me the courtesy of your attention while I perform, or perhaps it’s best if you don’t come,” she declared, injecting a dramatic flair into the discussion as she rose abruptly from her seat and strode towards the audience.
In passing, Whoopi addressed Sunny’s inclination to capture concert memories through photos. “Turn on the television, Sunny,” she quipped.
The sudden departure left her co-hosts dumbfounded as she made her way to a 91-year-old woman in the audience, intending to capture a selfie.
The unforeseen twist of events led to laughter and injected a cheerful tone into the discussion, marking a transition into a commercial break.
The initial controversy arose when Miranda paused her concert to reprimand attendees for prioritizing selfies over her performance.
In a TikTok video, the singer can be observed interrupting her ballad, instructing her pianist to cease playing. Speaking to her audience, she remarked, “These girls are more concerned about their selfies than listening to the music,” expressing her frustration. Miranda Lambert calls out fans for taking selfies during her show
Miranda Lambert calls out fans for taking selfies during her show
Miranda Lambert’s response garnered mixed reactions.
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Her admonishment led to some fans leaving the venue, with one audible remark: “Let’s go — you don’t treat fans like that.” Adela Calin, one of the individuals scolded by Miranda, shared her sentiments with NBC News.
She likened the experience to being back in school, feeling chastised by a teacher, and remarked that Miranda made them feel “immature, vain, and youthful.”
Despite the criticism, some fans persist in expressing their backing for the country star. Lindsey, who attended the concert, defended Miranda in a comment on a post advocating for animal safety and responsible pet ownership: “Team @mirandalambert she owes no one an apology. Saw it all first hand and those girls had taken 1000 selfies before she finally had had enough.”
