Whoopi Goldberg and Sara Haines weathered a joint collapse at the Hot Topics table.

2 cohosts collapse on air during* The View* broadcast

Whoopi Goldberg and Sara Haines weathered a joint collapse at the Hot Topics table.

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March 11, 2026 1:00 p.m. ET

Whoopi Goldberg, Sara Haines collapse on 'The View'. Credit:

*The View*'s long-standing phenomenon of Full Goldberg Collapse™ has officially spread across the Hot Topics table.

Two cohosts dropped like Joy Behar falling out of her chair during Wednesday's live show, during an agonizing discussion about comedian Chelsea Handler's new romantic relationship.

After announcing at the top of the segment that she would likely fall asleep, moderator Whoopi Goldberg toyed with unconsciousness on several occasions, with her head lowering into her hand as the chat began.

Whoopi Goldberg falls back in her chair on 'The View'.

Later, Goldberg perked up as guest cohost Sheryl Underwood spoke about her romantic past, telling the cohosts that she's "been a widow for a few decades" but that she's looking for a monogamous relationship with a man who "lives in his own separate house."

Goldberg, who's famously made similar comments in the past, sat up after cohost Sara Haines praised the scenario.

"I love funny people. I'll be your wife," Haines said. "She's not kidding," Goldberg replied, laughing.

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Then, legal expert Sunny Hostin laid the groundwork to take both Goldberg and Haines out as she asked Underwood, "How are you going to find a man, but you're not living in the same house?" This triggered the first instance of Goldberg Collapse, as the EGOT-winning star fell backward in her chair.

"I don't want to sin. What if I met the guy, we sin, God comes back tomorrow, now I done messed up my walk with Christ?" Underwood replied, which led to both Goldberg and Haines collapsing into a heap at the Hot Topics table.

"The visual of God coming back saying, 'Hey, Sheryl! Aww, man. Damn, I'm so sorry, this isn't going to work for me,'" Goldberg said. "Blessings on you. See you next rapture!"

Whoopi Goldberg collapses on 'The View' in honor of ''.

Goldberg regularly feigns losing consciousness on *The View*. A range of topics have taken the actress down in recent months, including speculation about Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez, comments on Donald Trump, and coverage of the *Real Housewives* franchise.

In December, the 70-year-old made a special dedication before collapsing. She looked toward the audience, quipped, "This is for **," and then descended.

*The View* airs weekdays on ABC.

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