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Volcano Strands Whoopi Goldberg in Italy
6 Jul
Summary
- Whoopi Goldberg was unexpectedly delayed in Sicily due to Mount Etna's eruption.
- Travel routes were closed, preventing Goldberg from returning for the show.
- Co-hosts Sara Haines and Ana Navarro also faced travel disruptions.
Whoopi Goldberg found herself unexpectedly stranded in Sicily, Italy, over the weekend due to the eruption of Mount Etna. The 70-year-old Oscar-winning actress sent a video dispatch to "The View" explaining her situation.
Goldberg explained that the eruption forced the closure of major travel routes and all local airports, preventing her from returning to the United States for the show's live broadcast. While she was unable to make it, guest co-host Michelle Buteau filled in alongside regular hosts Joy Behar, Sunny Hostin, and Alyssa Farah Griffin.
Other "The View" co-hosts also faced travel complications. Sara Haines was absent from the program due to storm damage at her home, and Ana Navarro was stranded in Miami because of inclement weather that grounded flights.
Goldberg humorously referred to the volcanic eruption as a unique vacation story, joking that "a volcano ate my homework" while assuring her colleagues she would return as soon as possible.
