On June 7, 2025, the Fox News program The Five stirred the pot with a blunt critique of a recent moment on The View, where comedian Sarah Silverman surprised co-host Joy Behar with an impromptu kiss during a segment. The panel on The Five didn’t hold back, labeling the exchange a “tacky, attention-grabbing gimmick” and dismissing it as a desperate move to boost ratings. The kiss, which occurred while Silverman was promoting her Netflix special PostMortem, left The View’s audience cheering but drew sharp backlash from The Five hosts, who argued it was a calculated ploy rather than a spontaneous act of affection.
The controversy escalated when Tucker Carlson, a frequent guest commentator, chimed in with his signature humor, comparing The View to “an outdated circus that’s long overdue for closure.” Carlson’s quip came during a lively debate on the show, where he suggested the program’s reliance on such moments reflects a decline in meaningful discourse. “It’s like watching clowns juggle in a tent that’s falling apart—time to pack it up,” he joked, drawing laughs from the panel and sparking a flurry of reactions online.
On X, opinions are split, with some users echoing The Five’s sentiment, posting, “Silverman and Behar’s kiss was pure cringe—The View is running out of ideas,” while others defended the moment as lighthearted fun, with one writing, “It’s just a kiss, not a crime—chill out, The Five!” The exchange has reignited debates about the boundaries of daytime TV, with The View’s producers yet to respond to the criticism. As the buzz continues, all eyes are on whether this will mark another chapter in the ongoing rivalry between the two shows.
