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After seven seasons as a contributor and recurring appearances as a guest co-host, The View has officially elevated Ana Navarro to series co-host. The daytime talk show also announced former Trump administration communications strategist and spokesperson for Trump, the vice president, and secretary of defense Alyssa Farah Griffin is on board as a co-host for the show’s upcoming 26th season.
The two new Republican co-hosts will be part of a panel that includes moderator Whoopi Goldberg and co-hosts Joy Behar, Sunny Hostin, and Sara Haines. Season 26 of The View is set to premiere in September 2022.
“Ana has made an indelible impact on The View since the first time she joined us at the table,” stated executive producer Brian Teta. “She is a strong independent thinker with savvy insight, not to mention that she is whip-smart and fiercely funny. We are very happy to officially welcome her as a co-host.”
“The View is an institution and incomparable platform for women of different backgrounds to share their opinions and insights,” said Navarro. “It’s been a long courtship, but we’re finally making it official. I love being on the show, and I love living in Miami. I’m happy I will be able to do both. Thank you to ABC News, The View family and our loyal viewers for their continued support.”
Farah Griffin participated in 29 episodes of The View season 25 before being named as a season 26 co-host.
”We promised to take a little time to fill the seat and we have found the right match and a welcome addition to the show with Alyssa,” said Teta. “She is willing to share her unique political experience and brings a strong conservative perspective while holding her own in tough debates with her co-hosts and guests on both sides of the aisle.”
“I couldn’t be more honored and thrilled to join the ladies of ‘The View,’” said Farah Griffin. “The show paved the way for women speaking up and speaking out on TV. At a time when our country is so divided, often on partisan lines, I’m honored to represent the conservative perspective. I hope to model what is too often lost by our elected leaders: learning from others, disagreeing respectfully, and focusing on finding real solutions for our country.”
ANA BECOMES OFFICIAL 'VIEW' CO-HOST: We are excited to announce @ananavarro will be joining @TheView officially as a co-host as we get ready for season 26! https://t.co/8tVpQLj075 pic.twitter.com/1XTxxvRLtU
— The View (@TheView) August 4, 2022
