Alyssa Farah Griffin Welcomes Baby Boy, Missing ‘The View’ Broadcast
Alyssa Farah Griffin, co-host of ABC’s “The View,” went into labor on Tuesday, , resulting in her absence from the show’s broadcast. The news was shared by fellow co-host Whoopi Goldberg at the start of the program, eliciting cheers from the audience and fellow panelists.
“She’s at the hospital right now!” Goldberg announced, confirming that Griffin was in labor with her first child, a baby boy. “And we are wishing her the best as she waits for her baby boy to arrive.”
The announcement came after Griffin was absent from Tuesday’s “Hot Topics” segment. Goldberg encouraged the audience to applaud, stating, “Yeah, it’s kind of fabulous! Welcome that baby!”
Griffin and her husband, Justin Griffin, announced they were expecting a baby boy in , after undergoing five rounds of in vitro fertilization (IVF) over approximately a year. Griffin revealed the news live on “The View,” sharing her joy at finally being able to share the news.
“Baby boy Griffin arrives this February,” Griffin said during the show, displaying her growing baby bump. “I’m so glad to not have to hide it anymore. I can breathe.” She also expressed gratitude for her husband’s support throughout the process.
Griffin joined “The View” during its 25th season in . Her absence on Tuesday was scheduled to be the last day before she began maternity leave, according to a conversation with executive producer Brian Teta on the show’s podcast, “Behind the Table.”
Interestingly, Griffin had jokingly suggested that Bad Bunny’s energetic Super Bowl halftime performance might induce labor the day before she actually went into labor. Goldberg referenced this on air, saying, “I don’t know if you saw the show yesterday, but it turned out Alyssa was right about Bad Bunny’s halftime show putting her into labor.”
The news of Griffin’s labor was met with widespread excitement, with “The View’s” official Twitter account posting a message of support: “Our Alyssa Farah Griffin is in labor and we can’t wait to meet her baby boy! 💙 Sending lots of love your way, Alyssa!”
The former White House Communications Director’s journey to motherhood has been well-documented, and her colleagues and viewers alike are eagerly awaiting the arrival of her son.
