Former co-host Abby Huntsman is making a notable return to ABC’s “The View” as a guest host this week, years after her departure from the show where she once criticized its work environment.
Latest Development
According to recent reports, “The View” announced via social media on Sunday, March 22, 2026, that Huntsman would be returning to the show. The 39-year-old journalist and former Fox News personality served as a co-host on the daytime talk show from 2018 to 2020, often providing a conservative perspective on the panel.
Her return is part of the show’s guest lineup for the week of March 23-27, filling in for regular co-host Alyssa Farah Griffin. The announcement has generated significant media attention due to Huntsman’s past comments about the show’s atmosphere.
Background and Career
Abigail Haight Huntsman was born on May 1, 1986, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She is the daughter of former Utah Governor and U.S. Ambassador Jon Huntsman Jr. An alumna of the University of Pennsylvania, she began her television career at Fox News and later served as a co-host on MSNBC’s “The Cycle” before joining “The View.”
She has been married to Jeff Livingston since August 21, 2010, and the couple has three children.
The “Toxic Environment” Controversy
Huntsman’s initial exit from “The View” in January 2020 was followed by public remarks where she described the show’s backstage culture. In various interviews after her departure, she characterized the environment as “toxic,” citing intense behind-the-scenes drama and a difficult workplace atmosphere. These comments have been widely referenced in coverage of her impending return.
Current Week’s Lineup and Reaction
Huntsman’s guest appearance coincides with a high-profile week for “The View,” which also features scheduled guests like Senator Cory Booker, Chelsea Handler, and musicians Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie, and Carrie Underwood.
Early reaction to the news of her return has been mixed on social media and in comment sections, with some viewers expressing excitement and others skepticism, given her past critiques of the program. The return highlights the show’s ongoing cycle of co-host changes and its history of publicized internal tensions.
As of Monday, March 23, 2026, Huntsman is expected to appear on the show during its 11 a.m. EDT broadcast on ABC.