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Erivo’s Paris call prompts Hostin to pivot Cornell 7 legal defense to empathy
entertainment6 days ago

Erivo’s Paris call prompts Hostin to pivot Cornell 7 legal defense to empathy

Cynthia Erivo called 'The View' co-host Sunny Hostin from Paris after seeing viral clips of her legal analysis regarding the Cornell 7 sexual assault case. Erivo advised Hostin to 'lead with empathy' rather than blunt legal facts to ensure her message about New York consent laws was received effectively. Hostin acknowledged the advice changed her approach but rejected accusations of victim-blaming, noting her career in prosecuting sex crimes. The case remains under review by New York Attorney General Letitia James and Cornell University.

Sunny Hostin Discovers She Was the Holdout Juror in 1991 Rakowitz Trial
us-news19 days ago

Sunny Hostin Discovers She Was the Holdout Juror in 1991 Rakowitz Trial

Sunny Hostin revealed on The View that she was the lone holdout juror in the 1991 trial of Daniel Rakowitz, the 'Butcher of Tompkins Square Park.' Her revelation came during a discussion about the Lindsay Clancy mistrial, where she defended the insanity defense. Hostin confirmed she was the juror who prevented a guilty verdict in the Rakowitz case, leading to his acquittal by reason of insanity.

Megyn Kelly slams Sunny Hostin for The View plug amid son's trespass controversy
entertainment2 months ago

Megyn Kelly slams Sunny Hostin for The View plug amid son's trespass controversy

Megyn Kelly ripped Sunny Hostin for name-dropping The View to police while discussing her son Gabriel’s trespassing citation, accusing Hostin of sanctimony and privilege; the Westchester incident saw Gabriel detained near Metro-North tracks as Sunny told officers she co-hosts The View and highlighted his Harvard background, with Sunny later defending him in a letter to the Westchester DA as he faces a July 31 court date.

Sunny Hostin leans on prosecutor past during son's trespass stop
crime2 months ago

Sunny Hostin leans on prosecutor past during son's trespass stop

Bodycam video shows The View co-host Sunny Hostin telling Metro-North/ MTA police she’s a former federal prosecutor as her Harvard-educated son, Gabriel Hostin, is cited for trespassing on railroad property in New Rochelle; after a background check he’s issued an appearance ticket and released, with Hostin urging officers to show discretion, a stance that sparked online criticism from some conservatives and media commentators.

Sunny Hostin reveals vocal nodules are changing her voice on The View
entertainment7 months ago

Sunny Hostin reveals vocal nodules are changing her voice on The View

Sunny Hostin says on The View's Behind the Table podcast that her voice sounds different due to vocal cord nodules, a condition that began after a dry December and which doctors say could involve surgery, rest, or injections. She even consulted ChatGPT for guidance. Resting her voice provides relief, but recent singing and public appearances have strained her cords, and her husband is arranging a second medical opinion as she prepares to return to The View.

Savannah Chrisley Finds The View Surprised Her: Joy And Sunny Were Warmer Than Expected
entertainment7 months ago

Savannah Chrisley Finds The View Surprised Her: Joy And Sunny Were Warmer Than Expected

Savannah Chrisley stepped in as The View’s conservative voice while Alyssa Farah Griffin was on maternity leave and says she expected hostility from Whoopi Goldberg and Joy Behar, but found them surprisingly warm and funny. Joy Behar’s off-camera humor and questions about her parents amused her, while Sunny Hostin was initially more confrontational, likely due to her prosecutor background; after a candid off-camera chat, the two cleared the air. Chrisley emphasizes not judging and notes the overall experience was more positive than she anticipated. Watch the interview linked in Deadline’s coverage.

Savannah Chrisley Finds Common Ground With The View Co-Hosts After Expecting a Battle
entertainment7 months ago

Savannah Chrisley Finds Common Ground With The View Co-Hosts After Expecting a Battle

Savannah Chrisley guest-hosted The View expecting a confrontation with Whoopi Goldberg and Joy Behar, but off-camera she says she ended up getting along with them. She acknowledged The View’s reputation for toxic treatment of guests with differing views but said she and Behar had a fun exchange off-camera, while Sunny Hostin challenged her on her parents’ pardons and she apologized during a tense moment. Chrisley left impressed they could have constructive conversations and found common ground, ahead of Amanda Carpenter’s upcoming guest-hosting stint.