Carnage on The View: Ricky Gervais Destroys Joy Behar’s Hypocrisy

Last night’s episode of *The View* was unlike anything daytime television had ever witnessed. Ricky Gervais, the legendary British comedian, walked onto the set for what was supposed to be a routine promotional interview for his new Netflix special. Instead, he delivered a masterclass in verbal takedown that left host Joy Behar speechless and the show in shambles.

The tension was palpable from the moment Gervais arrived at ABC Studios. At 62, with decades of controversial comedy behind him, he knew the topic—comedy censorship—would spark friction with the show’s famously outspoken hosts. But Joy Behar had a plan. Backstage, she reportedly told writers, “This British prick thinks he’s untouchable. Let’s remind him he’s just a has-been who offends people for attention.” The preparation notes included a list of Gervais’s most controversial jokes and statements from the past 20 years. Gervais, however, seemed unfazed, scrolling through his phone with the calm of a cat watching mice plot their attack.

When the cameras started rolling, the hosts launched into their usual hot topics, but the mood was hostile. Joy made pointed comments about comedians who “forget how to be funny without being offensive.” Whoopi Goldberg tried to keep things neutral, but the tension was unmistakable.

Finally, Whoopi announced, “Please welcome Ricky Gervais.” Ricky strolled out with his signature smirk, greeting each host with exaggerated politeness that bordered on mockery. Joy wasted no time: “Ricky, your new special has been called transphobic, misogynistic, and cruel. Are you proud of that?” she asked, dropping any pretense of professionalism.