‘The View’ makes a major change in its new season as one former host returns for Season 30.
‘The View’ Will See One Former Host Return For Season 30.

The View is set to release a milestone season very soon. Recently, news has come out that one former co-host is going to make a return to the show. This also comes out as another former co-host teased her own possible return this season.
Fans Won’t Have To Wait Long After Labor Day For Season 30 Of The View
The View is set to return for Season 30 on September 8, 2026, just after Labor Day. Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, Sara Haines, Sunny Hostin, Ana Navarro, and Alyssa Farah Griffin are all expected to return for the milestone season.
Over the years, fans have seen a number of co-hosts sit at the table on The View. Recently, it’s been announced that one past cast member is set to make her return with this upcoming season.
Ana Navarro absent from ‘The View’ table/Credit: YouTube
According to Entertainment Weekly, it’s been announced that Sherri Shepherd will make her return to the show as a guest host. She was previously part of The View from 2007 to 2014.
Following her time on the show, Shepherd was known for her work on Dish Nation and her daily syndicated daytime talk show, Sherri. In addition, she is also known for her work as an actress, appearing on shows like The Jamie Foxx Show and Less Than Perfect.
A Few Big Names, From Musicians To Politicians, Are Set To Appear This Season
This hasn’t been the first time Sherri has made her return to The View since her original departure. In fact, she has been making guest appearances as early as 2015 and 2016. She has also appeared for special segments, including a tribute to late executive producer Bill Geddie.
There has been speculation that Sherri won’t be the only former co-host who won’t be returning to the talk show. The outlet noted that Rosie O’Donnell also previously teased a return to the show. However, the outlet also noted that there weren’t any ‘current plans” to have her appear during Season 30.
Sherri Shepherd/Credit: YouTube
A rep for the actress also shared, “There was a mention of inviting some of the hosts back to The View as a guest during season 30.” However, they noted that “there has not been a formal ask from the show at this time.” Her team also shared that Ana Navarro “mentioned [to Rosie] coming to Season 30 of The View as a guest (at some point during the season)” but that “nothing has been formalized.”
Meanwhile, a few other high-profile guests are set to appear this season. Such names include Jessica Lange, Andrew Garfield, Sarah Paulson, Kate McKinnon, Ke Huy Quan, Lizzo, Neil deGrasse Tyson, and Kenny Chesney. In addition, some politicians expected to appear include Sen. Ted Cruz and Gov. Andy Beshear.