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Volcano Erupts: Whoopi Goldberg Stranded in Sicily!
7 Jul
Summary
- Mount Etna's eruption stranded Whoopi Goldberg in Sicily.
- Weather disruptions also affected other co-hosts' travel plans.
- Michelle Buteau stepped in as a last-minute co-host.
The July 6 episode of "The View" featured an unusual lineup as several co-hosts were absent due to travel issues. While Ana Navarro and Sara Haines encountered weather-related flight cancellations and storm damage respectively, Whoopi Goldberg was stranded in Sicily following an eruption of Mount Etna.
Goldberg explained via video that the active volcano's activity had closed local airports, preventing her immediate return to the U.S. This unique situation led to guest co-host Michelle Buteau stepping in unexpectedly. Originally scheduled as a guest to promote her Netflix series, Buteau found herself co-hosting the show due to the circumstances.
Buteau shared her enthusiasm for the impromptu hosting opportunity, joking that a volcano's eruption was needed for her to be asked to co-host. She also spoke about the emotional depth of her series, relating to themes of infertility and the importance of support systems, drawing from her personal experiences with IVF and loss.
