Alyssa Farah Griffin went into labor just after predicting her baby would arrive during Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show, exciting fans on The View.
- February 11, 2026
AceShowbiz - Alyssa Farah Griffin made headlines when she unexpectedly went into labor, just one day after playfully suggesting that her baby might arrive during Bad Bunny's halftime performance at the Super Bowl. This exciting news was revealed during an episode of The View, where her co-hosts discussed her absence.
On Tuesday, February 10, viewers noticed that Griffin was not present on the show, prompting Whoopi Goldberg to share the thrilling reason for her absence. "I don’t know if you saw the show yesterday, but it turned out Alyssa was right about Bad Bunny’s halftime show putting her into labor," Goldberg announced. The audience erupted in cheers as she added, “She’s at the hospital right now.”
Goldberg went on to express her well wishes for Griffin, saying, “We are wishing her the best as she waits for her baby to arrive. It’s kind of fabulous.” The moment was filled with joy, as Joy Behar humorously suggested that Griffin should name her baby Bunny in honor of Bad Bunny, while Sunny Hostin joked about naming the child Benito, echoing the artist's real name.
This news came just a day after Griffin had praised Bad Bunny's performance, describing it as "excellent" and noting how it got people dancing. During the previous episode, she had quipped, “People are dancing! Baby might come out! We’re good!”
Alyssa Farah Griffin first announced her pregnancy on The View back in October, sharing a heartfelt story about her journey. She recounted a memorable moment when Goldberg asked her if she was pregnant during a discussion, to which Griffin had initially responded with a lighthearted denial, saying, “You can’t ask me that with my mother-in-law here!” However, during her announcement, she confidently rubbed her baby bump and asked, “So, Whoopi. Do you want to ask me again?”
During that announcement, Griffin expressed her joy, revealing, “Baby boy Griffin arrives in February.” She shared her experience with IVF, explaining, “It was hard, it took us about a year. It took five rounds but he’s here, he’s coming. I’m so happy to have the most supportive husband in the world, Justin.”
Her husband also joined the show for the big reveal, stating, “I’m great. I’m hanging in there. This is a big moment for our family. Our growing family, I should say.” As The View prepares for Griffin’s maternity leave, a lineup of celebrities is set to guest host in her absence.
The excitement surrounding Alyssa Farah Griffin’s new arrival adds a heartwarming touch to the ongoing conversations on The View, reminding viewers of the joys of family amidst the lively discussions and entertainment.