Whoopi Goldberg's Sneaky Strategy to Uncover Gossip Spreaders on 'The View'

Whoopi Goldberg Reveals She Used to Leak Gossip to Her The View

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Whoopi Goldberg recently shared a clever trick she uses to find out who is spreading gossip among her friends. During a discussion on The View, cohost Alyssa Farah Griffin mentioned how she enjoys planting false information to see if it spreads, and Goldberg admitted to trying this tactic herself in the past.

Goldberg mentioned on the Thursday, February 29, episode that they had already completed a certain task. She glanced at cohost Joy Behar and reiterated, "We did that to see who was talking."

Initially confused, Behar, 81, simply replied, "Oh." Meanwhile, cohost Sunny Hostin humorously added, "Now, you see, that’s a little bit of gossip I would like to know about."

Goldberg may be curious about who the biggest gossip is among her cohosts, but she has mentioned before that she is perfectly okay with not being included in a group chat with them.

In a January 2024 episode of the ABC talk show, Farah Griffin, 34, inquired about a text chain that she might not be a part of. Hostin, 55, revealed that there had been one in the past, but pointed out that Goldberg would be more than willing to give up her spot for Farah Griffin.

Goldberg joked that she feels like Michael Corleone for removing herself from group texts, to which Hostin added that Joy always puts her back on. Despite Ana Navarro's suggestion to silence notifications instead of leaving the chat, Goldberg stuck to her decision.

She said, "Being silent doesn't mean agreeing with you. I don't care. It's the weekend, so I don't care what you're upset about."

When Navarro mentioned the possibility of miscommunication, like texting the wrong person by mistake in smaller group chats, Goldberg responded by saying, "That's why I avoid all that. I make sure I know who I'm texting."

Goldberg wrapped up by saying, "If I need to talk to you, I’ll talk to you. I communicate when I have something to say. I don’t just be sending y’all stuff. I’m busy."

When she's not busy dealing with gossip or trying to avoid being added to a text chain, Goldberg is preparing for the release of her memoir, Bits & Pieces: My Mother, My Brother, and Me, scheduled to be available in May.

Goldberg's upcoming memoir pays tribute to her late mother and brother. It will be partly based on her own life story, focusing on her upbringing in New York City. Sadly, her mother, Emma Harris, passed away at 78 in 2010 due to a stroke, while her brother, Clyde K. Johnson, died at 65 in 2015 from a brain aneurysm.

In an interview with People in January, Goldberg shared that the book is a tribute to her mother and brother, reflecting on their time together as a close-knit family. She hopes the memoir will resonate with anyone navigating unexpected challenges or coping with grief.

The View airs weekdays at 11 a.m. ET on ABC.

Editor's P/S:

The article sheds light on an intriguing gossip-detection technique employed by Whoopi Goldberg. It's a clever strategy that can help identify individuals who spread rumors within a group. While it's understandable to be curious about the identity of the culprit, it's important to approach the situation with caution and avoid engaging in the same behavior. Gossip can be damaging and erode trust, so it's crucial to foster a respectful and open environment where individuals feel safe communicating openly.

Additionally, the article highlights Goldberg's preference for limiting her involvement in group texts. Her decision to remove herself from the conversation to avoid being drawn into unnecessary gossip or misunderstandings is a commendable example of self-preservation. It's important to recognize one's own boundaries and take steps to protect them, especially in situations where communication can be overwhelming or unproductive.