The View Takes Spring Hiatus, Alyssa Farrah Griffin to Return After Break

The long-running talk show will air repeats and feature guest hosts while on break, with Griffin set to rejoin the panel on April 13.

Apr. 3, 2026 at 7:20pm

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An abstract, minimalist illustration featuring bold, jagged geometric shapes in contrasting red and white, conceptually representing the iconic The View television show without using any text or logos.The View's spring break hiatus will feature a rotation of guest hosts, but loyal viewers eagerly await the return of co-host Alyssa Farrah Griffin from maternity leave.Savannah Today

The View went on its annual spring hiatus on April 3, with the show airing repeats and featuring a rotation of guest hosts in the absence of regular co-host Alyssa Farrah Griffin, who went on maternity leave in February after giving birth to her first child. Co-host Whoopi Goldberg announced that Griffin will be returning to the show when it resumes live episodes on April 13 following the holiday break.

Why it matters

The View is one of the most popular and influential daytime talk shows, and the temporary departure of co-host Alyssa Farrah Griffin due to her maternity leave has been a significant development for the program. Griffin's return will be closely watched by fans as the show aims to maintain its momentum and viewership during the spring hiatus period.

The details

The View did not air a new episode on Friday, April 3, with the show instead airing a repeat featuring former co-host Elisabeth Hasselbeck as a guest panelist. The talk show typically takes a break the Friday before Easter, which falls on April 5 this year. During the hiatus, the show will air a series of pre-taped installments on April 4 and April 5, as well as encore airings featuring guest hosts who have filled in for Griffin, including Abby Huntsman, Whitney Cummings, Sheryl Underwood, and Savannah Chrisley.

  • The View began its annual spring hiatus on April 3, 2026.
  • The show will return with new episodes on Monday, April 13, 2026.
  • Alyssa Farrah Griffin will be back at the table when the show resumes live episodes on April 13.

The players

Whoopi Goldberg

A co-host of The View and the one who announced that Alyssa Farrah Griffin will be returning to the show after the spring hiatus.

Alyssa Farrah Griffin

A co-host of The View who went on maternity leave in February 2026 after giving birth to her first child. She will be returning to the show when it resumes live episodes on April 13.

Elisabeth Hasselbeck

A former co-host of The View who appeared as a guest panelist during one of the repeat episodes that aired during the show's spring hiatus.

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What they’re saying

“We are thrilled to let you know that Alyssa will be returning to the table when we come back live after the holidays.”

— Whoopi Goldberg, Co-host of The View

What’s next

The View is scheduled to return with new episodes on Monday, April 13, 2026, with Alyssa Farrah Griffin rejoining the co-host panel.

The takeaway

The temporary departure of Alyssa Farrah Griffin from The View due to her maternity leave has been a significant development for the long-running talk show, but her return on April 13 will be closely watched by fans as the program aims to maintain its momentum and viewership during the spring hiatus period.