Joy Behar pushes back as Savannah Chrisley recounts being called a ‘fat MAGA supporter’

Tense moment on The View

Ever wonder what happens when reality TV meets daytime talk? That’s exactly what happened on ABC’s The View recently when Savannah Chrisley, star of the reality series Chrisley Knows Best, sat at the table as a guest co-host in front of cameras and the studio audience, during a discussion about phone addiction and social media use.

She admitted she’d been getting hurtful messages and said someone even called her “fat” and a “MAGA supporter” on social media. It was a surprising moment on live TV that caught everyone off guard and ended up being a funny on-air moment.

Savannah’s story on The View

On ABC’s daytime talk show The View, Savannah explained that even grown-ups like her are not immune: mean comments can still hurt her feelings deeply. For instance, she pointed out that being called “fat” or a “MAGA supporter” on social media felt very personal and really affected her.

She pointed out that if those cruel comments can hurt her at almost 30, they’d probably hurt kids even more, and that was really her main point: to remind everyone just how incredibly powerful words can be on the internet and social media these days.

Joy pushes back on The View

In a blunt on-camera moment, Joy Behar didn’t mince words or hold back that day. When Savannah said the hateful slurs bothered her, Joy told her straight to stop looking at those hateful comments: ‘Don’t read them, Savannah,’ she said on air.

Joy then playfully joked, “You’re addicted to reading them, aren’t you?” when Savannah said she was trying not to look. Savannah laughed it off, smiling as she quickly moved on by asking “Next topic?”, which made the live audience chuckle softly.

Joy’s straight talk

Joy’s advice on The View was a reminder born from experience. After decades on live TV, she’s learned a thing or two about dealing with criticism.

Her straight talk that day was both caring and wise. It wasn’t a mean scolding; it was a friendly, almost motherly reminder to not let those online bullies get under your skin.

Fun fact: Joy Behar is not her real name. The name “Joy” that Behar uses as her first name is a nickname she was called as a child.

Comment section reality

Savannah’s story shows one truth: anyone speaking online can get hurtful replies. Even famous people and TV hosts get called names and attacked on social media.

It happens all the time on comment sections and feeds. The best advice, the kind Joy was giving, is often to ignore the trolls and keep going.

Ignoring online hate

This moment turned into a lesson in how to handle online hate. Instead of feeding the trolls, Joy suggested just moving on.

On the internet, bullies will always be there waiting to pounce. But it only hurts you if you let it. So Joy’s advice boiled down to this: don’t read the nasty stuff, scroll past it, and focus on what matters.

Hosts show support

Savannah was far from alone at The View table. Her fellow co-hosts instantly backed her up. It showed everyone was on the same page.

Hosts like Sunny Hostin and others made it clear: they care about Savannah and each other. It felt more like friends looking out for one another than a heated argument.

Finding common ground on The View

Savannah Chrisley opened up with gratitude as she reflected on her time alongside the women of The View. She thanked her co-stars for giving her a voice and welcoming her to the table, even when her opinions were very different from theirs.

“I want to thank you all for giving me a voice and allowing me to sit at the table and believe totally differently, but have conversations that are hard and respectful,” she said. For Chrisley, it wasn’t about agreeing on everything, but about showing that tough talks can still be thoughtful and kind.

Backlash erupts over Chrisley’s guest co-host spot

The reaction came fast after Savannah Chrisley took her seat at the table on The View. Some viewers even threatened to boycott the long-running ABC series, upset that the reality star was tapped as one of the temporary conservative co-hosts.

Chrisley appeared on the February 17, 2026, episode, filling in while Alyssa Farah Griffin is on maternity leave. After her debut, critics flooded social media with complaints, pointing to her outspoken MAGA support and questioning the show’s decision to bring her on.

Fun fact: Savannah Chrisley competed in beauty pageants before her TV career took off, winning Miss Tennessee Teen USA in 2015.

Savannah’s MAGA background triggers massive backlash

Savannah Chrisley, the daughter of reality stars Todd and Julie Chrisley, is a vocal supporter of Donald Trump who has spoken at Republican events and publicly thanked him for pardoning her parents after their fraud convictions.

Her guest-hosting stint on The View has led to tense exchanges with co-hosts like Whoopi Goldberg over Trump’s record and the pardons, and those clashes have amplified political divides among the show’s audience, with some liberal viewers sharply criticizing the booking on social media.

Controversy tied to family pardon fuels backlash

Some of the frustration over Savannah Chrisley goes beyond politics. Critics point to her public efforts supporting a presidential pardon for her parents, who had been serving lengthy federal prison sentences before their sudden release.

Todd Chrisley and Julie Chrisley were convicted on charges including conspiracy to commit bank fraud, tax evasion, and conspiracy to defraud the United States. They were freed within 24 hours of receiving the president’s pardon, a move that sparked heated debate online.

Tense exchanges spark more on-air pushback

Savannah Chrisley faced sharper criticism after a heated moment on The View. During Thursday’s discussion, she said Donald Trump was “not racist,” prompting immediate pushback from her co-hosts, who cited what they described as his long, documented history of racist remarks and actions.

A day earlier, while criticizing Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Chrisley incorrectly claimed she was the Democratic Party’s 2028 presidential nominee. The panel quickly corrected the statement, adding to the tense back-and-forth that has fueled ongoing debate among viewers.

While another co-host of The View, Whoopi Goldberg, made headlines when she left the table amid heated comments about Pete Hegseth.

Choosing love

Savannah later shared a message from her experience: “To those who have sent hate… I hear you. And I still choose love,” she wrote on Instagram after the show. The bottom line is, don’t let internet trolls get you down.

Savannah and Joy just flipped the script on the haters. So next time someone online throws shade, remember Joy’s words. Laugh it off and say, “Next topic!”

Co-host, Whoopi Goldberg, made headlines again, this time defending Bad Bunny by calling out critics she described as “snowflake‑ian.”

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