In a moment of pure drama on The View, Whoopi Goldberg found herself collapsing onto the Hot Topics table in protest after struggling to get through a discussion on Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck’s divorce. The scene unfolded during Thursday morning’s episode when the conversation shifted from a serious topic to the personal lives of the famous couple.

Earlier in the episode, Goldberg and her cohosts had delved into weighty matters, discussing national security issues surrounding Pete Hegseth. But when The View turned its attention to the breakup of Affleck and Lopez, Goldberg’s patience was tested to its breaking point.

The segment began with Joy Behar commenting that “people grow apart” in relationships, while Sunny Hostin remarked that “this was supposed to be true love” between Affleck and Lopez. Hostin’s statement sparked immediate backlash from her cohosts, with Goldberg sharply responding, “No, you said it was true love. You’re the only one who believed that!”

Hostin, undeterred, stuck to her original sentiment, stating, “I think maybe it was true love. And then just something happened.” But Goldberg, clearly disinterested in the topic, rolled her eyes and slowly lowered her head to the table, signaling her clear protest of the ongoing conversation.

As Goldberg’s head neared the table, Sara Haines quickly stepped in to help her regain composure, while Goldberg famously hit her iconic bell to signal that she had reached her limit with the topic. The crew’s attempt to move the conversation along was successful when a commercial break arrived, giving Goldberg the moment of respite she needed.

The moment had viewers talking, with many commenting on Goldberg’s dramatic reaction to the topic. While the show had covered everything from serious political discussions to celebrity gossip, it was clear that this particular topic tested Goldberg’s endurance, as she seemed exhausted by the repeated focus on the celebrity couple’s turbulent relationship.

Earlier this week, Ben Affleck spoke out about the end of his marriage to Jennifer Lopez in an interview with GQ. “There’s no scandal, no soap opera, no intrigue,” he shared. “The truth is, when you talk to somebody, ‘Hey, what happened?’ Well, there is no: ‘This is what happened.’ It’s just a story about people trying to figure out their lives and relationships in ways that we all sort of normally do.”

Despite Goldberg’s apparent frustration, it seems the discussion surrounding J.Lo and Ben Affleck is far from over. Fans of The View can expect more dramatic moments and lively exchanges as the hosts tackle the latest trending topics. Whether or not Goldberg will continue to participate in future discussions on celebrity gossip remains to be seen—but for now, she has made it clear that some topics are more draining than others.