New York, NY – Despite a tweet by conservative commentator Dinesh D'Souza suggesting the cancellation of ABC's long-running talk show "The View," the program is confirmed to be on its annual summer hiatus and is slated to return for its 29th season in September 2025. D'Souza's tweet, which stated, "> 'We're gonna cancel it' - Ladies of the view get their worst career news...", fueled widespread speculation on social media. However, network sources and show announcements indicate a routine break, not a permanent cessation.
"The View" traditionally takes a month-long summer break in August, a practice that often leads to recurring cancellation rumors among viewers unfamiliar with its schedule. This year's hiatus began in late July, with encore episodes airing throughout August, consistent with previous years. The show's co-hosts, including Whoopi Goldberg, had announced the upcoming break on air.
The current wave of cancellation speculation has been exacerbated by recent political commentary and the broader landscape of television show changes. Remarks made by White House Assistant Press Secretary Taylor Rogers, who reportedly called co-host Joy Behar an "irrelevant loser" and claimed "The View" had its "lowest ratings," contributed to the online narrative. Additionally, the cancellation of other daytime talk shows, such as CBS's "The Talk," has heightened public sensitivity to such rumors.
Despite the online chatter, "The View" continues to perform strongly in ratings. A spokesperson for the show noted its increase in total viewers and women aged 18-49, making it one of the most-watched daytime programs in four years. This consistent viewership and market position make a sudden cancellation by ABC highly improbable, as the network has not issued any official statements to that effect.
Rosie O'Donnell, a former co-host, also publicly expressed fears that "The View" might be canceled for not "aligning" with certain political views, further adding to the speculative environment. Nevertheless, the show's production team and network have maintained that the August break is standard procedure. Fans can anticipate the return of new episodes for Season 29 in early September 2025.