The View co-hosts sitting at the daytime talk show table.
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'The View' Locks In Season 30 Cast and Teases Massive Premiere Surprise

ABC confirms Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, and the panel are returning for the talk show's milestone 30th season next month.

By Rae MitchellPublished Updated 1 min read

ABC’s legendary daytime round-table isn't shaking up its formula anytime soon. As *The View* prepares to launch its landmark 30th season next month, the network has officially put cast speculation to rest by revealing that every single current co-host will be returning to the studio desk. A newly dropped promotional teaser released on Thursday gave fans their first official look at the upcoming milestone run. The energetic clip underscores three decades of fiery discussions, unexpected celebrity moments, and daily pop-culture debates that have kept the program at the center of morning television.

Who is on The View cast for season 30?

The updated promotional footage confirms that Hollywood icon Whoopi Goldberg will be back in her moderator chair for the new cycle. Sitting alongside her at the table are returning favorites Joy Behar, Sara Haines, Ana Navarro, and Sunny Hostin. While daytime talk shows frequently swap out talent between seasons, ABC is choosing to maintain its established panel chemistry for this major anniversary stretch. The daytime giant was originally created by iconic journalist Barbara Walters thirty years ago with the vision of bringing women from different generations and political backgrounds together to debate current events. Decades later, the format remains a dominant force in daytime programming and viral social media clips.

The View co-hosts sitting at the daytime talk show table.
The View co-hosts sitting at the daytime talk show table.

What is the premiere surprise for The View season 30?

Viewers won't have to wait much longer for the new episodes to begin airing on ABC. The 30th season is set to officially kick off on Tuesday, Sept. 8, resuming its regular morning timeslot. Adding even more buzz to the announcement, the promotional teaser hints at a massive shocker planned for the opening broadcast. While network executives are keeping the exact details of the premiere surprise secret for now, the teaser promises a memorable start to what ABC is positioning as its biggest season yet.

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When does The View season 30 premiere?
The 30th season of The View is scheduled to premiere on ABC on Tuesday, Sept. 8.
Who is returning to The View for season 30?
Co-hosts Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, Sara Haines, Ana Navarro, and Sunny Hostin are all confirmed to return for season 30.