The cohost spoke to the show’s audience after returning from a commercial break.
Jean-Pierre asked, to which Goldberg responded: “Well, maybe he’s getting married?
WhenThe Viewreturned from the break, Goldberg turned to the camera and spoke to the audience.
Whoopi Goldberg addressed a gay joke she seemed to make about Lindsey Graham on ‘The View.'.ABC; Eric Lee/Bloomberg via Getty Images
“I need to make clear that I was doing what I do as a comic.
“I just got a whole conversation about people misunderstanding the joke.
I mean, okay.
I should probably never do this show again, if this is what it’s coming to.
It was a joke, guys.”
EW has reached out to Graham’s office for comment.
Fans responded to Goldberg’s remarks on Twitter, with many defending the joke about Graham’s sexuality.
You’re fine Whoopi!”
The Viewseason 26 continues weekdays at 11 a.m.
