Joy Behar’s Heartbreaking Words About Leaving The View Leave Her Co-hosts In Tears! After Nearly 30 Years, Her Unexpected Admission Reveals What Really Matters Most To Her! For Nearly Three Decades, Joy Behar Has Been Part Of The View’s Biggest Debates, Fiery Clashes And Unforgettable Television Moments. But When The Conversation Turned To Retirement, The Veteran Host Revealed Something Deeply Personal About What She Would Miss Most When Her Time On The Show Eventually Comes To An End. It Wasn’t About Fame, Money Or The Spotlight. Her Admission Touched On Something Far More Meaningful — And The Emotional Response From Her Co-hosts Revealed A Softer Side Of Their Bond Rarely Seen Amid The Show’s Heated Discussions. Behind The On-air Arguments Lies A Connection That Runs Much Deeper — And Joy’s Heartfelt Confession Brought That Bond Into Focus.

Joy Behar is the last OG co-host on The View, still standing since the daytime talk show premiered on ABC in 1997.

As the co-hosts discussed news that Jason Kelce was retiring from the NFL, Behar opened up about leaving the show at some point and what she would miss the most.

“He sounds more upset that he’s leaving his friends,” Behar pointed out after listening to Kelce’s retirement announcement. “When I leave this show, it will not be because I’m worried about my future. It’ll be because I will miss my friends. That’s basically it.”

The View co-hosts got emotional at Behar’s words, with Sunny Hostin extending her arm to give the comedian affection while Sara Haines got out of her seat to give her a big warm hug.

“I love when you say that,” Haines said with Alyssa Farah Griffin adding, “The good news is you can never leave us.”

Behar has been a co-host on The View since the very beginning and remained on the panel up until Season 16 in 2013. The show underwent a cast shakeup as producers tried to shift the show into a different direction. After a two-season absence, Behar would return for Season 19 in 2015 when the show returned to debating politics.

During his emotional speech about retiring from the NFL after 13 years, Kelce talked about the bonds he created with his Philadelphia Eagles teammates.

“I’d like to thank my teammates, my other brothers. Oh, how I’ve drawn my strengths from you all,” he said. “I was fortunate to play with great players, some of the best in this league has to offer. But it was really off the field, just sitting in the cafeteria with my teammates, breaking bread and talking about life, that were some of the most meaningful times I spent in my career. The NFL is truly like no other place and, at the same time, represents America as a whole like no other.”