Whoopi Goldberg Receives Apology After "Shark Tank" Star Jokes About Her Weight

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Barbara Corcoran went viral and faced backlash after she visited "The View" and attempted to crack a joke that did not land well.

There was an awkward moment on The View when Shark Tank star Barbara Corcoran visited the talk show, and it caused quite the backlash. It isn't uncommon for moments on The View to go viral, but typically, those clips center around controversial topics like the vaccine or some politically charged discussion. However, earlier today (October 7), it was all about Whoopi Goldberg's weight.

During a playful roundtable chat about "Covid butts," the hosts' banter shifted when Barbara Corcoran, a multi-millionaire businesswoman and investor who has been seen on Shark Tank since 2009, jumped in with what she says was meant to be a joke.

As several hosts laughed about "Covid butts," Corcoran said to Whoopi Goldberg: "And when you get finished with those jeans and decide you don't like them, give them to me, I'm gonna make two pairs." The audience let out a roaring "ooooh" at the remark and Whoopi's demeanor visibly changed.  Ana Navarro jumped in with a slight insult of her own by mentioning that Corcoran was wearing a dress that other famous women have already donned on television.

It was a brief moment that came and went, but social media users wouldn't let it fade. They ignited so many conversations about it, it caused both Corcoran and Whoopi to become trending topics. Corcoran returned with an apology.

"I just came back from The View and saw my old friend Whoopi," Corcoran said in a video. "As you well know, she has a phenomenal sense of humor and I've known Whoopi for years. I made a joke at Whoopi's expense and now realize wasn't funny. For anyone who I may have offended unintentionally, I just wanted to say, I really am very sorry."

Swipe below to watch the moment, as well as Corcoran's apology.

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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.