Whoopi Goldberg Absent From 'The View' as Actress Becomes Stranded in Italy Due to Volcano Eruption: 'All Airports Are Closed Here'

Whoopi Goldberg missed the July 6 episode of 'The View' because she became stranded in Italy. The actress reported that all airports were closed following a volcano eruption. Consequently, Joy Behar, who does not usually film on Mondays, rushed to fill in for Goldberg and two other co-hosts. Behar commented that the specific reason for Goldberg's absence was an extraordinary situation, as the actress remained unable to travel back from Italy.