Arnold Schwarzenegger Kicked Off The View After Explosive Showdown with Joy Behar

What was supposed to be a standard celebrity interview promoting a new book turned into a daytime TV disaster when Arnold Schwarzenegger and Joy Behar went head-to-head in a fiery on-air argument. By the end of the segment, Schwarzenegger was kicked off The View, Behar was visibly shaken, and millions of viewers were left stunned by what they had just witnessed.

Here’s how it all went down.

A Calm Start, Then Chaos

Arnold Schwarzenegger arrived at The View set early that morning, dressed in a sharp navy-blue suit and ready to promote his latest memoir—a reflection on personal growth, leadership, and second chances. The mood was light as the other hosts, including Whoopi Goldberg, welcomed him warmly. The studio audience applauded. For a few minutes, it was business as usual.

Arnold spoke about his life, his time in Hollywood, his role as California’s governor, and the lessons he learned along the way. He shared inspirational stories about discipline, determination, and public service.

But Joy Behar had other plans.

Joy Behar Turns the Tables

Waiting silently for her moment, Behar finally interrupted the friendly flow of conversation with a sharp pivot:

“Arnold, let’s talk about your real legacy. You left California worse than you found it. How can you write a book about success when your time as governor was a failure?”

Arnold blinked, clearly caught off guard but composed. He began to explain the economic crises he faced during his term, the reforms he pushed through, and the difficult compromises that came with leadership. But Joy wasn’t finished.

Armed with statistics, she attacked his record—unemployment rates, budget deficits, environmental contradictions. She accused him of hypocrisy for driving large cars while talking about green energy. What started as a book promotion turned into a political ambush.

A Heated Exchange Turns Personal

Arnold defended himself. He accused Joy of cherry-picking data and ignoring his accomplishments—like bipartisan reforms, disaster preparedness, and investment in renewable energy. He pushed back hard, saying:

“You’re more interested in creating drama than having a real conversation.”

Then things got personal.

Joy brought up Arnold’s divorces and family controversies, claiming he lacked the moral credibility to give advice on success. That’s when Arnold stood up.

“You’ve crossed a line,” he said. “This isn’t an interview anymore. It’s a character assassination.”

Joy fired back:

“You’re just a movie star who thought politics was easy. You failed—and now you’re trying to rewrite history.”

The two were locked in a verbal war. Arnold countered that at least he tried to make a difference:

“While you sit behind a desk mocking everyone who’s actually out there doing the work.”

Security Called, But the Audience Reacts

As tensions escalated, Joy snapped:

“Security, get him out of here. I’m not going to be lectured by a washed-up action hero.”

But the audience did something unexpected: they clapped for Arnold.

Joy’s demand backfired. The crowd’s support seemed to embolden the former governor. He refused to leave.

“You want to keep going? I’m not scared of you. I came here to talk honestly. Let’s do it.”

Joy, clearly furious, tried to change tactics by mocking his movie career—calling his characters unrealistic and violent. Arnold smiled and responded:

“Those characters stood for something. They protected people. What do you stand for, Joy?”

The Final Blow

The two were now face-to-face, both standing. The moment felt more like a political debate than a daytime talk show.

Arnold delivered one of the most biting lines of the segment:

“You don’t inform people—you inflame them. You don’t challenge politicians—you just attack them. You could’ve been great, Joy. You had the platform, the intelligence. But you chose to be bitter.”

Joy, visibly shaking, tried one last time to have him removed. Arnold didn’t wait.

“I’ll leave—but not because you threw a tantrum. I’ll leave because I’m done wasting my time.”

Then, with a calm nod to the audience, he added:

“You’re absolutely right, Joy. We are not the same—and thank God for that.”

And with that, he walked off the set, leaving stunned hosts and a silent studio behind him.

Aftermath: A TV Moment That Went Viral

The fallout was immediate. Clips of the argument flooded social media. Hashtags like #ArnoldVsJoy, #TheViewMeltdown, and #ArnoldWalksOff were trending by noon. Viewers were divided—some praised Arnold for standing up to what they saw as Behar’s relentless hostility, while others said both sides went too far.

Still, one thing was clear: Joy Behar came out looking more like the aggressor, while Arnold’s composed (but fiery) defense won him admiration—even from those who didn’t agree with his politics.

Media commentators across networks weighed in. Some called it “the end of civil interviews on TV.” Others called it “a masterclass in standing your ground.”

More Than Just TV Drama

Beyond the entertainment value, this confrontation raised serious questions about the state of media discourse. Are interviews about meaningful conversation, or are they just battlegrounds for gotcha moments?

Arnold Schwarzenegger may not have promoted his book the way he planned, but he certainly made headlines—and perhaps, earned even more readers because of it.

Final Words?
Joy Behar said Arnold was a failed politician trying to repair his image.

Arnold said Joy was a missed opportunity for greatness.

Either way, daytime television may never be the same again.

What do you think? Did Arnold go too far? Or did Joy cross the line first? Drop your thoughts in the comments, and don’t forget to subscribe for more stories from the wild side of Hollywood and media.