Whoopi Goldberg returns to The View after forced absence due to health woes
Whoopi Goldberg has issued a health update as she returned for today's episode of The View.
The TV host, 67, is a fan favourite on the ABC daytime show but last week, she was forced to pull out of the programme after falling ill on Tuesday.
The star is now back and thanked her co-stars who had wished her a speedy recovery.
Appearing on Monday's episode, Whoopi said: "Well, hello and welcome to The View it's nice to be back," before turning to Sara Haines and adding: "Well I don't know if I'm talking to you."
The panellists laughed before explaining Sara had originally had a cold before Whoopi was wiped out with her illness.
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Whoopi Goldberg returns to the view (ABC)Whoopi explained: "People will tell you take off your mask, 'Oh we don't care anymore', just know the flu will fly in. It got me."
Fans have taken to Twitter to share their joy at Whoopi's return, with one person commenting: "I'm glad she’s back Whoopi."
"Welcome back Whoopi! Looking fantastic! Love the purple nails. All of the ladies look fabulous," another fan said.
A third viewer tweeted: "Good to see you, Whoopi! Stay well!!!"
"Happy to see Whoopi, back on the View. Glad she is doing well," another added.
Fans are happy to see the star back on The View (ABC)Whoopi's co-host Joy Behar explained Whoopi's absence during Tuesday's episode as she offered the actress her well-wishes, saying: "Unfortunately Whoopi isn't here today because she's under the weather."
"She has a cold," Joy explained. "So if you're watching this Whoopi, get better."
Michael B. Jordan appeared as a guest on the show and also said he hoped Whoopi got better soon, blowing kisses to the cameras.
Fans had also been offering their well-wishes, with one person tweeting: "Feel better, Whoopi."
Another added: "Aww Whoopi's under the weather. Or course, kinda wondered what happened, or guess kinda figured she didn't feel good."
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"Poor Whoopi," another viewer tweeted while someone else replied with a series of sad faces.
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