Oprah Winfrey, radiant in a purple patterned suit and The View. Image: Instagram via @oprahwinfrey and ,@ theview
Oprah Winfrey’s surprising snub leaves ‘The View’ fuming
Oprah Winfrey, queen of all media, stirs controversy by sidestepping a crucial appearance on the set of “The View”.
Oprah Winfrey, radiant in a purple patterned suit and The View. Image: Instagram via @oprahwinfrey and ,@ theview
In a shocking turn of events, Oprah Winfrey, the queen of all media, seems to have ruffled some feathers by skipping a crucial promotional stop on her latest project, the adaptation of Alice Walker’s “The Color Purple.”
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OPRAH AND THE VIEW
The No. 1 daytime show, ‘The View,’ reportedly expected a reunion between Winfrey and its star, Whoopi Goldberg, who both graced the screen in the acclaimed 1985 version of the film. However, it turned out to be a missed opportunity, leaving “The View” crew less than pleased as reported by PageSix.
Sources revealed to Page Six that the panel show is “pissed” about Oprah’s absence, emphasizing the anticipation for a special moment between Goldberg and Winfrey.
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OPRAH AND THE COLOR PURPLE
Despite other cast members and the director, Blitz Bazawule, making an appearance on the Dec. 13 episode, Oprah was notably missing.
While “The View” usually airs live, insiders shared that the particular episode was taped on Nov. 27, a day when Oprah was unavailable.
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OPRAH AND THE CAST
However, Goldberg reportedly had an incredible moment with the cast during the segment, creating an emotional atmosphere that thrilled everyone involved.
Oprah, on the other hand, didn’t limit her promotional rounds to just one platform.
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THE COLOUR PURPLE PROMOTION
She graced several shows, including her bestie Gayle King’s “CBS Mornings,” “The Drew Barrymore Show,” and Sherri Shepherd’s “Sherri.” Additionally, she opened up to People about her dramatic weight loss journey, revealing her use of medication.
To make amends for her absence on “The View,” Oprah recorded a special promo for the show’s “Favorite Things” segment, according to sources.
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PUBLICITY
A spokesperson for Winfrey’s Harpo production company clarified that her inability to participate in some appearances was due to scheduling conflicts and expressed her joy for the cast having their moment.
Despite the unexpected turn of events, Oprah’s connection with ‘The View’ remains intact, leaving fans eagerly anticipating how the drama unfolds as she continues to promote her latest project.
