Is there tension between Oprah Winfrey and The Ladies on The View? Unraveling the rumors
Oprah Winfrey and the ladies of 'The View'? Recent events surrounding the promotion of the latest adaptation of 'The Color Purple' have fueled rumors of discontent between the media mogul and the daytime talk show hosts. Let's delve into the alleged drama and dissect the facts.
The Color Purple Remake and The View's Alleged Grievance
The alleged tension revolves around the recent remake of The Color Purple, a critically acclaimed film adaptation of the titular stage musical. Notably, the 1985 film, directed by Steven Spielberg, featured Whoopi Goldberg and Oprah Winfrey in memorable roles. Oprah, serving as an executive producer for the new film, was expected to join the cast during promotional appearances.
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However, during a roundtable discussion on The View featuring other cast members and director Blitz Bazawule, Oprah Winfrey was conspicuously absent. Speculations have arisen, suggesting that this absence did not sit well with The View hosts, leading to purported discontent.
The View's Reaction and Oprah's Response
Sources, cited by Page Six, claim that The View expressed dissatisfaction with Oprah's decision to avoid the show. According to an insider cited by Page Six, «The View is pissed that Oprah avoided The View.» This sentiment followed Winfrey's appearances on other New York City-based shows, leading to assumptions of intentional avoidance.
Contrary to the assumption of deliberate avoidance, another insider contends that Oprah's absence was a scheduling matter. According to this source, the episode featuring The Color Purple cast was taped on Nov. 27 when Oprah was unavailable. A spokesperson for Oprah Winfrey’s Harpo production company supported
