Whoopi Goldberg Shuts Down Meghan Markle Debate on The View: “Wake Me Up When It’s Over”**

America’s popular daytime talk show, The View, recently found itself in the middle of chaos after a heated debate about Meghan Markle’s controversial use of her HRH (Her Royal Highness) title.

While the panel is no stranger to passionate discussions, this particular segment took an unexpected turn when Whoopi Goldberg, the show’s legendary moderator, made it clear she wanted no part of the conversation.

The drama unfolded during the “Hot Topics” segment, a staple of the show where the co-hosts break down the latest headlines.

Meghan Markle had come under fire in the British press for allegedly using her HRH title in a letter, despite stepping back from royal duties years ago. The story had already sparked fierce debate online and among royal watchers, so it was no surprise that The View’s panel wanted to weigh in.

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Sunny Hostin and Alyssa Farah Griffin began the discussion, with Sunny arguing that Meghan was unfairly targeted by the media, and Alyssa suggesting that the Duchess should be more mindful of royal protocols.

Joy Behar, never one to hold back, chimed in with her own brand of sarcasm, joking about the absurdity of royal titles in the modern world.

But as the conversation grew more animated, it became clear that Whoopi Goldberg was not interested in dissecting the latest royal scandal. As her co-hosts debated back and forth, Whoopi leaned back in her chair, closed her eyes, and appeared to doze off, prompting laughter from the studio audience.

When the others tried to bring her into the discussion, Whoopi quipped, “Wake me up when it’s over,” making it clear she had no intention of joining the debate.

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Her comedic protest quickly became the highlight of the segment. Social media exploded with clips of Whoopi’s reaction, with many viewers praising her for expressing what they felt: fatigue over the constant media coverage of Meghan Markle and the royal family.

“Whoopi is all of us,” tweeted one fan. “Enough already with the royal drama!”

Despite Whoopi’s lack of interest, the rest of the panel pressed on, debating whether Meghan’s use of her HRH title was a deliberate snub or just a misunderstanding. Some argued that Meghan is held to an unfair standard compared to other royals, while others felt she should be more careful given her complicated relationship with the monarchy.

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As the segment wrapped up, Whoopi finally opened her eyes and joked, “Did I miss anything important?” Her co-hosts couldn’t help but laugh, with Joy Behar remarking, “You missed nothing but the same old royal nonsense.”

The episode quickly went viral, with viewers divided over whether The View should continue covering royal controversies or take Whoopi’s advice and move on. For now, one thing is clear: Whoopi Goldberg’s candid reaction struck a chord with many Americans who are ready for a break from royal drama.

In the end, The View’s Meghan Markle debate proved that sometimes, the most powerful statement is simply opting out—especially when you’re Whoopi Goldberg.