“Verbal Nukes on Daytime TV!” Fox News’ Kennedy Torches Joy Behar On-Air—Calls Her a ‘Talking Hemorrhoid in an Auburn Wig’ and Sparks Total Chaos at The View!

In one of the most jaw-dropping moments daytime television has seen in years, Fox News personality Kennedy ignited a firestorm during a live broadcast—taking a flamethrower to Joy Behar’s reputation with a savage one-liner that left the studio audience gasping and The View’s co-hosts visibly shaken.

The insult? One that’s now lighting up social media feeds nationwide: Kennedy called Joy Behar a “talking hemorrhoid in an auburn wig.”

Yes, you read that right.

A Shocking Audition Turned All-Out Takedown

What began as a seemingly routine guest hosting audition for Kennedy quickly devolved into live TV chaos. During a segment meant to showcase Kennedy’s ability to mesh with The View’s panel, the conversation drifted toward the show’s legacy and internal dynamics.

Producers likely expected banter, a few political zingers, maybe some good-natured jabs. Instead, they got nuclear fallout.

When asked how she felt about the possibility of joining The View permanently, Kennedy smiled coyly—then launched straight into Behar.

“Honestly? I don’t know how you guys sit here every day and listen to her,” Kennedy said, gesturing toward Behar. “It’s like having a talking hemorrhoid in an auburn wig shouting at you for an hour.”

The audience froze. Some laughed nervously. Others audibly gasped.

Even the typically unflappable Whoopi Goldberg blinked in stunned silence, while Sara Haines awkwardly shifted in her chair. Joy Behar herself sat stone-faced for a beat—then snapped back, “Well, at least I’m not a Fox News punchline grasping for relevance!”

Social Media Meltdown: #TeamKennedy vs #JusticeForJoy

Within minutes, clips of the exchange flooded Twitter, TikTok, and Instagram. Hashtags like #KennedyGoesNuclear, #JusticeForJoy, and #TalkingHemorrhoid trended simultaneously.

Fans and critics were immediately divided.

“Finally! Someone says what we’ve all been thinking about Joy for years!” one viewer tweeted.

Another fired back: “Kennedy just proved she doesn’t belong on daytime TV. This was petty and cruel. Disgusting.”

Late-night comedians wasted no time weighing in either. Jimmy Kimmel joked, “If Kennedy’s trying to get a permanent seat on The View, I think she just took the express lane—straight to daytime TV villain status.”

Is This Personal? Inside Kennedy and Behar’s Longstanding Tension

For longtime followers of both women, this feud didn’t come out of nowhere.

Kennedy, known for her sharp-tongued libertarian commentary on Fox News and her no-filter style, has sparred with Behar in the past—mostly over politics. Behar, a staunch liberal and one of The View’s longest-running hosts, has often taken swipes at Fox News personalities, including Kennedy.

But until now, their back-and-forths stayed mostly in the realm of political disagreements—not full-blown personal attacks.

Insiders say off-camera tension between the two had been building all week during rehearsal segments and production meetings.

“There was an icy vibe from the start,” one production staffer revealed anonymously. “Kennedy didn’t try to hide her disdain for Joy, and Joy wasn’t exactly rolling out the welcome mat.”

Damage Control Mode: ABC Executives Panic

Sources close to ABC tell us that network executives were caught completely off guard by the on-air meltdown.

“There’s edgy TV, and then there’s… this,” one network insider told us. “Nobody saw that coming. We had advertisers already calling within an hour asking what the hell just happened.”

According to reports, senior producers immediately called an emergency meeting after the show to discuss how to handle the fallout.

Will Kennedy be invited back? That’s still up in the air. While some at the network reportedly loved the ratings spike from the viral moment, others are deeply concerned about the tone and direction of the show if Kennedy were to become a regular panelist.

Is This the End of Joy Behar on The View?

The other looming question: What does this mean for Joy Behar’s future?

Behar, 82, has hinted at retirement in past interviews but has always maintained that she would leave on her own terms. After this blow, however, there’s growing speculation that she may fast-track her exit—or demand that Kennedy never return.

Entertainment columnist Rachel Mendoza wrote in a post-show analysis: “Behar has survived countless co-host changes, political scandals, and celebrity feuds. But this felt different. This felt personal in a way that could have lasting consequences for the chemistry of the show.”

Kennedy Responds: “I Said What Everyone’s Thinking”

Kennedy, true to form, is doubling down.

In a post to her Instagram Stories just hours after the broadcast, she wrote:

“Sorry, not sorry. The truth hurts. 🤷‍♀️”

Then, in a late-night appearance on Fox News’ Gutfeld!, Kennedy laughed off the backlash, saying:

“People tune in for honesty. I gave them honesty. If that ruffles a few auburn wigs, so be it.”

The Bigger Picture: Is Daytime TV Ready for Kennedy’s Brand of Brutality?

Whether you think Kennedy’s comment was refreshingly honest or outrageously inappropriate, one thing is clear: she’s shaken up the daytime TV landscape in a way few have done before.

ABC now faces a choice: embrace the drama and the ratings boost that comes with it, or play it safe and distance itself from the controversy.

Meanwhile, fans are watching closely—waiting to see if Kennedy will be invited back, if Behar will address the insult more forcefully, and whether this marks the beginning of a new era of no-holds-barred daytime television.

Stay tuned. If the past 24 hours are any indication, this drama is just getting started.