The episode began with the panel hosts discussing their Fourth of July weekend activities. While Sunny Hostin attended a white party in the Hamptons and Sara Haines hosted a pool party for her kids, Whoopi’s weekend was overshadowed by her health concern.
“I nursed my back. So I was not very mobile and this is it,” Whoopi humorously revealed. She went on to express gratitude for the support she received from others, mentioning that people took care of her, fed her, and assisted her with essential daily tasks like going to the bathroom, told The Sun.
When asked how the health issue occurred, Whoopi admitted she doesn’t know the exact cause. Her back seemingly gave her trouble, urging her to be cautious with movement.
Interestingly, just days before discussing her health issue, Whoopi made headlines for a different reason. On the show, she boldly addressed the topic of older individuals’ sexual activity, affirming that older people do indeed engage in intimate relationships.
Whoopi’s openness about her personal life and her mission to challenge societal stereotypes around aging and sexuality has been a recurring theme. Last year, she even discussed the topic while promoting her book, emphasizing the importance of embracing life’s pleasures, including sexual intimacy, at any age.
With her latest health revelation, fans are expressing concern for Whoopi’s well-being, hoping for a swift recovery for the beloved talk show host.