Joy Behar shares theory behind The View’s Emmy struggles

Joy Behar has shared her thoughts on why The View has struggled to secure regular victories at the Daytime Emmy Awards, suggesting that having multiple hosts may make it difficult for the programme to win individual recognition.

The comedian and longtime television personality discussed the issue during the 3 November episode of the podcast The View: Behind the Table. According to Behar, Emmy voters may find it challenging to choose a winner when a programme features several hosts with different personalities and opinions.

Behar explained that viewers and award voters may have varying preferences when it comes to the members of the panel. As a result, support for individual presenters can become divided, making it harder for the entire hosting team to receive recognition.

The 83-year-old co-host also reflected on her long association with the daytime talk show, revealing that she has received only one Emmy during her 30 years on the programme.

She described the show’s 2009 victory as an unusual achievement, calling it an exception to the general pattern. Behar suggested that the programme’s limited success at the awards could be connected to its high quality, although her remarks appeared to be partly humorous.

The television personality also compared The View with other daytime talk shows, particularly The Talk. She suggested that the latter’s limited discussion of political issues may have helped it appeal to a wider group of award voters.

Behar further acknowledged that The View’s predominantly Democratic panel could be another factor influencing its reception among some viewers. The programme frequently discusses political developments, social issues and controversial topics, which can generate strong reactions from different sections of the audience.

At the 2026 Daytime Emmy Awards, Sherri Shepherd took home the Outstanding Daytime Talk Show Host award. She competed against several well-known television personalities, including Kelly Clarkson, Tamron Hall, Jennifer Hudson and the hosts of The View.

The programme also competed in the Outstanding Daytime Talk Series category, as well as Outstanding Art Direction, Set Decoration and Scenic Design. However, The Kelly Clarkson Show emerged victorious in both categories, leaving The View without a win in those competitions.

Despite its recent disappointments, the talk show has experienced some memorable moments at the Daytime Emmys. Its most notable achievement came in 2009, when Behar, Whoopi Goldberg, Sherri Shepherd, Elisabeth Hasselbeck and the late Barbara Walters jointly received the Outstanding Talk Show Host award.

Executive producer Brian Teta previously described the achievement as a historic moment, explaining that it was the first time in the Academy’s history that multiple hosts had received the honour together.

Since its launch in 1997, The View has remained a regular presence at the Daytime Emmy Awards. The programme has collected 190 nominations and 33 wins across different categories. It has also received 21 nominations for Outstanding Talk Show, winning the category in 2003 and 2020.

The show has continued to receive recognition for its discussions, interviews and coverage of major political and social developments. Its hosting team has also changed several times throughout its history.

The current panel features Whoopi Goldberg, Ana Navarro, Sara Haines, Joy Behar, Sunny Hostin and Alyssa Farah Griffin. Together, they continue to bring different perspectives to the programme, maintaining the debate-driven format that has defined The View since its debut.