Alyssa Farah Griffin, who co-hosts “The View,” has noticeably been absent from the popular ABC talk show for a week. Now, the well-known television personality has revealed the reason behind her absence from the show in an Instagram Story. She has not been able to appear on the show for some time now due to health reasons.
Alyssa Farah Griffin gives update on why she’s away from ‘The View’

Alyssa Farah Griffin recently gave fans an update on her health while addressing why she missed some episodes of her ABC talk show, “The View.” The TV personality is one of the co-hosts on the show, alongside Whoopi Goldberg, Sara Haines, Joy Behar, and more.
Fans were quick to notice that Griffin was absent from a few episodes of the talk show, sparking several speculations among them. Meanwhile, in a recent episode, her co-host, Whoopi Goldberg, sent her a message, saying, “Get better soon.”
On Wednesday, December 3, Alyssa Farah Griffin took to Instagram to share a story, explaining why she could not join her other co-hosts in some recent episodes of “The View.” In the Story, she penned, “Hey guys! I’ve been down sick with a stomach virus.” The TV personality continued, “But will hopefully be back on @theviewabc tomorrow.”
In the meantime, Alyssa Farah Griffin further explained, “It’s no fun being sick while 6 ½+ months pregnant!” The television personality also left some advice for her fans in the same Instagram Story. She added, “Remember it’s that time of year — be smart, use hand sanitizer, stay home if you’re sick!”
Alyssa Farah Griffin is expecting her first baby, a boy, with her husband Justin Griffin. Their child is due in February 2026. The TV personality announced the happy news on her talk show, “The View,” on October 8, 2025. Hopefully, she will feel better and resume her role as the show’s co-host soon.
Originally reported by Nikita Nath on Reality Tea
