In a stunning move that has left viewers across the country scratching their heads, ABC has announced that they have sold their daytime talk show “The View” to CNN for a whopping $400 million.
According to industry insiders, the decision to sell “The View” was made after ABC executives realized that they were no longer able to compete with the hard-hitting journalism and unbiased reporting of CNN.
“Let’s face it, our hosts are just a bunch of talking heads spouting off about their personal opinions,” said an ABC spokesperson. “We couldn’t hold a candle to the journalistic integrity of CNN.”
CNN, on the other hand, is thrilled with the acquisition. “We’ve been looking for a way to expand our reach into the daytime TV market, and ‘The View’ is the perfect fit,” said a CNN executive.
“We’re confident that with our expert reporting and analysis, we can turn this show into a must-watch for viewers across the country.”
But not everyone is happy with the sale. Fans of “The View” have taken to social media to express their disappointment and outrage. “I can’t believe ABC would just sell out like this,” said one Twitter user. “I’ve been watching ‘The View’ for years, and now it’s just going to become another propaganda machine for CNN.”
Meanwhile, former “View” host Meghan McCain had some choice words for both ABC and CNN. “I can’t say I’m surprised by this move, given the state of journalism these days,” she said.
“But I do think it’s a shame that ‘The View’ is being turned into a platform for partisan politics instead of a place where diverse voices can come together to have meaningful conversations.”
Only time will tell how this sale will ultimately affect “The View” and its loyal viewers. But one thing is for sure – the world of daytime TV just got a whole lot more interesting.
