Alyssa Farah Griffin's Health Issues Cause Absence from 'The View'

Alyssa Farah Griffin, a co-host on ABC's "The View," has been noticeably absent from the show for the past week. The popular television personality took to Instagram to reveal the reason for her time off. She shared that her absence was due to health-related issues that have kept her from appearing on the show recently.

Fans of the talk show quickly noticed her absence, which led to various speculations. In a recent episode, co-host Whoopi Goldberg sent a supportive message to Alyssa, wishing her a speedy recovery.

On December 3, 2025, Alyssa posted an update on Instagram Stories, explaining her condition. She wrote, "Hey everyone! Ive been down sick with a stomach virus." She added, "But Im hoping to return to @theviewabc tomorrow." Alyssa also shared that being ill while being over six months pregnant had made the situation even more challenging. "Its no fun being sick while 6 + months pregnant!" she remarked.

In her message, she reminded her followers about the importance of taking precautions during flu season, advising, "Remember its that time of year be smart, use hand sanitizer, and stay home if youre sick!"

Alyssa is expecting her first child, a boy, with her husband, Justin Griffin. Their baby is due in February 2026. She revealed the joyful news on "The View" on October 8, 2025. Fans are eagerly hoping that Alyssa will recover soon and return to the show as its co-host.