THE View’s Sunny Hostin has created a stir after she expressed her “frustration” with co-host Alyssa Farah Griffin on the show…The reason has been revealed

Tension quietly bubbled over on a recent episode of The View when co-host Sunny Hostin openly admitted she was feeling “frustrated” with fellow panelist Alyssa Farah Griffin.

While the moment wasn’t explosive, it was enough to stir conversation online and among viewers, especially after Sunny’s tone and body language clearly indicated there was more behind her words.

The exchange happened during a discussion about the current political climate and what the co-hosts described as “a dangerous normalization of extreme behavior.” As Alyssa, a former White House Communications Director under Donald Trump, began defending the idea of reaching across the aisle and not demonizing Republican voters, Sunny cut in.

With a slight pause and a measured tone, she said, “I’m just going to be honest here. I find it really frustrating to hear this kind of both-sides argument. Especially coming from someone who worked in that administration.”

The air went noticeably tense, with Whoopi Goldberg stepping in quickly to steer the conversation forward. But by then, the discomfort was palpable. Alyssa, clearly caught off guard, remained calm and said, “I understand your perspective, Sunny, but I think if we keep shutting people out, we’ll never move forward.”

Later in the segment, Sunny doubled down, saying, “We can’t just forget or excuse what happened. Some things shouldn’t be normalized. That’s where my frustration comes from.”

While the show continued as usual, fans and media outlets quickly picked up on the moment, speculating about behind-the-scenes friction between the two. Social media lit up with divided reactions — some praising Sunny for holding firm to her convictions, while others called her comments “passive-aggressive” and “counterproductive.”

Insiders later confirmed that Sunny and Alyssa have had several off-camera disagreements about tone, accountability, and how to engage politically diverse audiences. One anonymous source close to the show told reporters, “There’s respect, but there’s definitely tension. Sunny doesn’t sugarcoat, and Alyssa’s still navigating how to respond when things get personal.”

This isn’t the first time The View has found itself in the middle of internal drama. The nature of the show — with outspoken, opinionated women from vastly different backgrounds — often leads to on-air clashes. But this one stood out because of the subtle yet emotionally charged way Sunny chose to express her feelings.

Alyssa, for her part, has not commented further since the episode aired, though she liked a post on X that read, “Standing your ground with grace is underrated.” Sunny, on the other hand, has remained silent online, choosing not to fan the flames.

Some longtime viewers see the tension as part of what makes The View compelling, saying it reflects the very real challenges of having difficult conversations across ideological divides. Others, however, have called for more unity on the show, suggesting that internal conflict is beginning to overshadow the topics being discussed.

Despite the brief clash, the chemistry between the co-hosts remains intact — at least publicly. But the incident has reignited a familiar question among fans: how much disagreement is too much when it comes to daytime talk?

What’s clear is that both Sunny and Alyssa remain committed to sharing their views, no matter how uncomfortable things might get in the moment. And for better or worse, that’s exactly what keeps people tuning in.