The View Reveals Guest Hosts for Alyssa Farah Griffin's Maternity Leave

Elisabeth Hasselbeck and Abby Huntsman among the guest cohosts set to join the 'Hot Topics' table

Feb. 4, 2026 at 3:07pm

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The View will welcome several guest cohosts, including Elisabeth Hasselbeck and Abby Huntsman, to fill in for Alyssa Farah Griffin during her upcoming maternity leave. Other confirmed guest cohosts include Protect Democracy editor Amanda Carpenter, The Talk alum Sheryl Underwood, and comedian Whitney Cummings. The selections were made to bring 'a different point of view at the table' as well as people 'who are good at this job or who have the potential to be good at this job', according to executive producer Brian Teta.

Why it matters

The View is one of the most influential and long-running daytime talk shows, known for its lively discussions on politics, entertainment, and other topical issues. Bringing in a diverse group of guest cohosts during a regular cohost's maternity leave helps maintain the show's dynamic and multi-generational panel while also potentially introducing new talent that could become permanent additions to the program.

The details

Savannah Chrisley will be the first guest cohost, starting on Tuesday, February 17, after the long President's Day weekend. Chrisley, 28, first confirmed the news in December 2025 during an episode of her 'Unlocked' podcast, saying she's 'excited for that because I like doing things that challenge me, [and] I like doing things that educate me.' The View's guest cohosts come as Alyssa Farah Griffin, 36, prepares to go on maternity leave and welcome her first baby with husband Justin Griffin.

  • Savannah Chrisley will start as a guest cohost on Tuesday, February 17, 2026.
  • Alyssa Farah Griffin is preparing to go on maternity leave.

The players

Alyssa Farah Griffin

A cohost on The View who is preparing to go on maternity leave to welcome her first child.

Elisabeth Hasselbeck

A former cohost on The View who will return as a guest cohost during Alyssa Farah Griffin's maternity leave.

Abby Huntsman

A former cohost on The View who will return as a guest cohost during Alyssa Farah Griffin's maternity leave.

Amanda Carpenter

An editor at Protect Democracy who will serve as a guest cohost on The View.

Sheryl Underwood

A former cohost on The Talk who will serve as a guest cohost on The View.

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What they’re saying

“I'm so excited for that because I like doing things that challenge me, [and] I like doing things that educate me. I'm totally going outside of my comfort zone by doing The View. I mean, this is a show that … these personalities have bashed my family, have bashed me. These are the same women who made a comment to the extent of, 'Wonder what she had to do for those pardons.'”

— Savannah Chrisley

“I'm going outside my comfort zone by going on a show where there's four or five women who all believe one way — and I believe differently. I'm excited for it because I know God's hand is going to be on me throughout that entire experience.”

— Savannah Chrisley

“Here's to health, happiness and lots of love. A little bit of sleep and a lot of laughs.”

— Whoopi Goldberg, Moderator

What’s next

Savannah Chrisley will make her debut as a guest cohost on The View on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, after the long President's Day weekend.

The takeaway

The View's decision to bring in a diverse group of guest cohosts during Alyssa Farah Griffin's maternity leave reflects the show's commitment to maintaining a dynamic and multi-generational panel that offers a range of perspectives on the day's 'Hot Topics'. This strategy helps keep the long-running talk show fresh and engaging for viewers.