A heated debate on ABC’s “The View” was sparked by a viral incident involving Miranda Lambert at her Las Vegas concert. The controversy began when Lambert, visibly frustrated, interrupted her performance to scold fans for incessantly taking selfies during the show. This incident divided the co-hosts of “The View,” particularly Sunny Hostin and Whoopi Goldberg, who had starkly differing viewpoints.

Sunny Hostin staunchly defended the concertgoers’ right to take selfies, arguing, “If I paid $757 for tickets, I’m going to take as many selfies as I want.” She emphasized the perspective of paying customers and their expectations of enjoying the concert experience in their own way.

On the other hand, Whoopi Goldberg took a contrasting stance, emphasizing the need for mutual respect between performers and the audience. She expressed, “Give me the respect of watching me while I do my thing, or don’t come.” Whoopi sided with Lambert’s frustration, believing that constant distractions like excessive selfie-taking can disrupt the performer’s concentration and the overall atmosphere of the concert.

The debate escalated when Whoopi abruptly left her seat during the discussion, urging Sunny to watch the unfolding events on television. Adding an unexpected twist, Whoopi surprised everyone by taking a selfie with an audience member, injecting humor into the tense debate and prompting laughter from the studio audience before a commercial break.

Despite the controversy and subsequent backlash, Miranda Lambert found support from some fans who defended her actions. One concert attendee named Lindsey shared her firsthand experience, tweeting in support of Lambert and asserting that the singer owed no one an apology for her interruption.

The incident on “The View” not only highlighted differing opinions on concert etiquette and performer-audience interaction but also underscored the broader debate over the boundaries between personal enjoyment and respect for performers in live entertainment settings.