The world of entertainment and Woke culture are in the center of a new controversy. This time, the former Trans Lia Thomas has made a massive call to “cancel” the popular interview program “The View” after one of her hosts made comments that, according to her, belittled the progressive community. Whoopi Goldberg’s response was swift and further ignited the debate.
It all started when in a recent “The View” episode, one of the presenters expressed his opinion on the influence of the Woke movement in sport and society. Although he did not directly mention Lia Thomas, his comments on equity in sport were interpreted as an indirect attack on the trans swimmer and other athletes that have been subject to debate in female competitions.
Lia Thomas, who has been one of the most controversial figures in the world of sport, soon answered. Through her social networks, the former number shared a blunt message in which she urged her followers to vote to “cancel” the program, arguing that “there is no place for intolerance disguised as debate on American television.”
Whoopi Goldberg’s reaction was immediate and fierce. During the following “The View” episode, the veteran actress and presenter directly addressed the subject. “I will not allow me to tell me what I can or cannot say. I have been in this industry long before certain movements appear and I will continue here when they leave,” Goldberg said firmly.
The Oscar winner also made it clear that she would not apologize for her partner’s words and that the program had no intention of retracting. “This is a space for debate and if someone does not like what we say, he has the option of changing channel,” he added.
The confrontation between Lia Thomas and Whoopi Goldberg has generated a real storm on social networks. While some users applaud Thomas’s position and ask for the program’s boycott, others defend the right of Goldberg and his team to express their opinions without fear of reprisals.
Digital platforms have become the battlefield of this dispute, with thousands of tweets, publications and debates in forums where opinions are divided. Hashtags like #Canceltheview and #isupportwhoopi have been in a trend, demonstrating the polarization of the subject.
Despite the controversy, “The View” is still one of the most seen gathering programs on American television. However, with the growing power of cancellation campaigns, the program could face a fall in their audience levels if the outrage continues.
For now, neither ABC nor the production of “The View” have made official statements about Thomas’ call to “cancel” the program. Meanwhile, the controversy continues to grow, fed by the opinions found of public figures, spectators and experts in the entertainment industry.
This confrontation between Lia Thomas and Whoopi Goldberg is not just a reflection of the clash between the Woke movement and its critics, but also an example of how the culture of cancellation remains a hot topic in today’s society. Will Thomas achieve your mission and see “The View” a decrease in your audience? Or will it be Goldberg who is strengthened from this controversy? Time will say who wins this battle in the media sand.
