AceShowbiz - During a recent episode of The View, cohosts Sara Haines and Whoopi Goldberg engaged in a playful physical exchange that saw them slap each other six times. This lighthearted back-and-forth occurred on the April 23 broadcast, much to the surprise and amusement of viewers.

The incident began while Sara Haines, 48, was interviewing guests Kate Hudson and Justin Theroux. During their conversation, Justin Theroux, 54, discussed working with legendary actress Meryl Streep on the upcoming film The Devil Wears Prada 2. Theroux remarked that Streep is "just like every other actor," downplaying the superstar status she holds in Hollywood.

Haines enthusiastically agreed with Theroux's comment, which prompted her to slap Whoopi Goldberg's arm. Goldberg immediately responded with an exclamation of “Ow!” before slapping Haines back. The two then proceeded to exchange slaps multiple times, creating a humorous moment on the show.

Theroux eventually stepped in, asking, "Why are we all hitting each other?" To which cohost Sunny Hostin explained that they felt about Goldberg the same way Theroux felt about Streep—just normal people.

This playful physicality is not unprecedented on The View. Just one month prior, Haines made an offhand joke about cohost Joy Behar involving oral sex, which resulted in Goldberg slapping Haines's elbow as a reaction. That incident also sparked laughter and banter among the hosts.

During that March 25 episode, Behar reflected on her experience on the show, recalling how her agent once advised her against taking the role. She said, “My agent at the time told me not to take The View, and, in retrospect, he might've been right.” She also joked about being asked to change her voice or name, comments that Haines found amusing and responded to with, “It's so iconic, why would you change it?”

The conversation then turned playful again when Haines teasingly asked Behar if she had dated some of the famous men she had referred to in past discussions. Goldberg quickly grabbed the cue card and playfully hit Haines in response to the remark, leading to more laughter and lighthearted interactions.

Behar joked about her voice, quipping, “Because I sound like I have Jimmy Hoffa in the back of my throat,” referencing the famous labor leader who disappeared decades ago. The ongoing banter between the cohosts highlights the chemistry and camaraderie that often plays out on The View.

Sara Haines has had an on-and-off presence on The View over the years. She first appeared as a guest cohost in 2016 before securing a permanent position that same year. She left the show in 2018 but returned in 2020, remaining a cohost since then.

Aside from their physical exchanges, the cohosts have also discussed more serious topics. For example, on October 30 of the previous year, Joy Behar questioned Haines on air about a rumored past same-sex relationship. The moment came near the end of the broadcast after Goldberg teased that Haines and her parents, who were in the audience, would be the next guests on the show.

Throughout these interactions, the dynamic between Haines and Goldberg has shown both playful teasing and genuine connection, providing entertaining moments for the audience while maintaining the show's lively atmosphere.

These moments of physical comedy and spirited conversation have become part of the unique charm of The View, illustrating the natural chemistry among its hosts and their ability to engage viewers with a mix of humor and real talk.

This article is based on reporting originally published by Us Weekly.