Former “Chrisley Knows Best” star Savannah Chrisley was surprised by her hosting experience on the daytime talk series “The View.”
Chrisley hosted the talk series for a week in mid-February, filling in for Alyssa Farah Griffin. Griffin welcomed her first son, Justin Patrick Griffin, Jr., with her husband Justin on February 10, 2026.
In an episode of the show’s podcast “Behind the Table,” Chrisley admitted she came into the experience with some preconceived notions. She was happily “wrong.”
What Was Savannah Chrisley’s Experience as a ‘View’ Co-Host?
“I came into this with some ideas of what was going to happen,” Savannah Chrisley said of her appearance as a panelist on “The View” on the “Behind the Table” podcast, hosted by show producer Brian Teta. “I thought Whoopi [Goldberg] and Joy [Behar] were going to be a pain and just these mean women.”
“And I was wrong… Yes, I was wrong, and I went into this, and it goes to show: stop judging,” Chrisley declared.
She added, “Joy and I had a blast off camera. I mean, she’s hysterical, and she was asking me about my parents. She was like, ‘What did they go to prison for?’ I go, ‘Joy, you should know. You called them “tax cheats.”
“It’s the funniest thing, though. Like, you literally tell her something, and she talks about it, and then she forgets it.”
What Other Celebrities Will Step in For Alyssa Farah Griffin During Her Maternity Leave?
On February 4, 2026, Deadline reported that celebrity panelists will join “The View” as guest co-hosts during Alyssa Farah Griffin’s maternity leave. The rotating lineup is expected to feature a mix of familiar faces and fan favorites as the show temporarily fills her seat at the Hot Topics table.
The list of co-hosts thus far includes former “View” panelists Elisabeth Hasselbeck and Abby Huntsman. Hasselbeck’s tenure lasted from 2003 through 2013. Huntsman’s run lasted from 2018 through 2020.
Also appearing to assist with the series’ daily Hot Topics are Amanda Carpenter, Sheryl Underwood, and Whitney Cummings. Carpenter is a political commentator, author, and former congressional staffer. Underwood is an actress and producer. Cummings is a stand-up comedienne and actress.
“The View” is currently airing its 29th season. The series debuted in August 1997. The show stars Whoopi Goldberg as the series moderator, alongside commentators Sara Haines, Joy Behar, Sunny Hostin, Alyssa Farah Griffin, and Ana Navarro.
