Joy Behar Scolds Savannah Chrisley For Reading Hate Comments During 'The View' Guest Hosting

Chrisley confessed the hateful messages affected her, prompting Behar to warn her not to read them.

Published on Mar. 1, 2026

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During her guest hosting stint on 'The View' this week, Savannah Chrisley revealed she has been receiving hateful messages from viewers. Co-host Joy Behar scolded Chrisley, telling her not to read the comments and to instead look at Behar. Chrisley acknowledged the comments have affected her, even at almost 30 years old, and said she can't imagine how they impact children.

Why it matters

This incident highlights the challenges public figures, especially younger ones, face in dealing with online harassment and hate speech. It also raises questions about the responsibility of media platforms and hosts in moderating harmful content directed at their guests.

The details

Chrisley opened up about the hateful messages she's received, including being called a 'fat, MAGA supporter,' during a conversation about social media regulations. Behar and co-host Sunny Hostin both told Chrisley not to read the comments. Behar issued a stern warning to Chrisley on her last day guest hosting, telling her 'Don't read them, Savannah. Look at me, do not read them.' Chrisley laughed nervously and tried to move on to the next topic.

  • Savannah Chrisley guest hosted 'The View' this week.
  • The incident occurred on Friday, February 20, 2026.

The players

Savannah Chrisley

A conservative reality star who guest hosted 'The View' this week and revealed she has been receiving hateful messages from viewers.

Joy Behar

A co-host of 'The View' who scolded Chrisley for reading the hate comments and told her not to do so.

Sunny Hostin

A co-host of 'The View' who also told Chrisley not to read the hateful messages.

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What they’re saying

“Don't read them, Savannah. Look at me, do not read them.”

— Joy Behar, Co-host, The View (The View)

“You cannot read those comments.”

— Sunny Hostin, Co-host, The View (The View)

“But if it affects me at almost 30 years old, imagine how it affects these children.”

— Savannah Chrisley, Guest Host, The View (The View)

What’s next

It is still unclear who will be joining the ladies at the Hot Topics table on 'The View' next week, but former hosts Elisabeth Hasselbeck and Abby Huntsman will be returning at some point, as will former guest host Amanda Carpenter, The Talk alum Sheryl Underwood and comedian Whitney Cummings.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the ongoing challenges public figures, especially younger ones, face in dealing with online harassment and hate speech. It also raises questions about the responsibility of media platforms and hosts in moderating harmful content directed at their guests.