Jillian Michaels Slams ‘The View’ Co-Host Joy Behar, Shares Blunt Behind-the-Scenes Story
Fitness personality and television trainer Jillian Michaels delivered a blistering critique of longtime The View co-host Joy Behar, recounting her past experiences with the outspoken television personality and accusing her of years of hostile behavior.
The remarks came during a Friday episode of the podcast “Actual Friends,” where Michaels joined co-host Dr. Drew for a discussion that turned toward the controversial ABC daytime talk show.
As Dr. Drew criticized Behar’s rhetoric on The View, Michaels interrupted to share her own frustrations stemming from earlier encounters with the co-host. According to Michaels, the tension dates back to her time as a trainer on NBC’s hit reality show The Biggest Loser, where she appeared for several seasons before departing the program in 2014.
Michaels did not mince words in her description of Behar.
“Joy’s a bh! She’s such a bh, and she’s been a bh for years. I used to deal with her back in the ‘Biggest Loser’ days when she would go after me because she was overweight and unhealthy and just a crotchety old bhy broad,” Michaels said. “And she’s a bh. And she’s always been a bh. Sorry, doc.”
The sharp comments highlight the ongoing criticism surrounding The View, which has frequently drawn backlash from conservatives and commentators who argue that the program’s panel leans heavily toward left-wing political perspectives.
Critics From Across the Political Spectrum
While many conservatives have long criticized the program, even some figures outside traditional right-leaning media have questioned the tone and messaging coming from the daytime talk show.
Comedian Bill Maher, for example, addressed the program during an episode of his podcast Club Random in August 2025. Maher suggested the current panel may not present the most constructive representation of women in public debate.
“I love Whoopi [Goldberg] and Joy, those are the two I really know. And I did it like a year ago and I liked everybody,” Maher said. “But like, I don’t know if they’re really, at this moment, the best advertisement for women.”
Maher also criticized certain political remarks made on the show.
“They say some things that are just, like, not helpful, like, say, to elections,” he added.
Maher had previously confronted Behar directly during an appearance on The View in May 2024, warning that selective criticism could undermine credibility.
“I’m nervous about saying anything against Biden because I feel, not that I have so much power — and you have some more than I do obviously. Are you afraid that might influence people who are on the fence?” Behar asked.
Maher responded bluntly.
“I think you lose all credibility. I do. I mean, my bond with my audience has always been [that] I don’t pull a punch,” Maher said. “My bond with my audience is you’re not gonna like everything I say, but you know I’m saying what I really think is true.”
Conservatives Increasingly Avoid the Show
The program has also struggled to attract conservative political figures willing to appear on the panel.
During a November 2025 interview on “The Benny Show,” Republican Louisiana Sen. John Kennedy made clear he had no interest in visiting the program.
“I will not be going on ‘The View.’ In fact, my version of hell is being required to watch reruns of ‘The View’ for the rest of eternity,” Kennedy said.
“I have no interest in going on,” the senator added. “I’d rather be poked in the eye with a sharp stick.”
Data cited by the Media Research Center suggests the program has largely avoided hosting conservative guests aligned with President Donald Trump, who currently serves as the President of the United States following his 2025 return to the White House.
As of July 30, 2025, the watchdog group reported that The View had not hosted any conservative guests openly supportive of President Trump.
One notable exception came earlier in the year when Savannah Chrisley, an outspoken supporter of President Trump, appeared as a guest host in February during co-host Alyssa Farah Griffin’s maternity leave.
Still, critics argue the program remains overwhelmingly tilted toward progressive viewpoints, fueling ongoing debates about ideological balance in mainstream media.
Michaels’ fiery remarks add yet another chapter to the growing list of public figures who have taken aim at The View and its longtime hosts.