CLEAR ‘VIEW’: Bethenny Frankel Fires Back at Joy Behar Over Fashion Show Diss

The gloves are off between two of TV’s most outspoken women. Reality TV icon Bethenny Frankel is firing back at The View co-host Joy Behar after Behar mocked Frankel’s recent runway appearance, sparking a war of words that has quickly gone viral.

It all began after Frankel walked in a high-profile New York fashion show, where she strutted the runway in a daring black ensemble. While the moment was meant to celebrate confidence and self-expression, Behar took a jab at the former Real Housewives of New York star during a segment on The View, joking, “That wasn’t a walk—it was a wobble.”
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Frankel didn’t waste any time clapping back. In a now-trending Instagram Story, she blasted Behar as a “miserable, washed-up woman” who doesn’t live life “with any joy,” turning the host’s own name into a pointed punchline.

“You’d think someone named Joy would have some, but no—just bitterness, judgment, and cheap one-liners,” Frankel wrote, adding, “It must be exhausting to be that unhappy on television every day.”

 

The Feud Escalates

While Behar hasn’t responded publicly since Frankel’s outburst, fans of both women are taking sides online. Supporters of Frankel praised her for standing her ground and refusing to be body-shamed or mocked for embracing a new experience later in life. “Bethenny’s out there trying new things and living boldly. Joy’s just sitting at a desk throwing shade,” one fan posted on X.

Others, however, defended Behar’s right to speak freely on a talk show known for its sharp opinions. “She’s a comedian, not a cheerleader,” one viewer tweeted. “Bethenny needs to toughen up.”

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Not the First Time

This isn’t the first time Frankel has clashed with high-profile women in media. She’s been openly critical of The Kardashians, Meghan Markle, and even former Housewives castmates. But her sharp tongue has also earned her a reputation for being brutally honest and fiercely independent.

“Say what you want about Bethenny, but she’s never afraid to speak the truth,” said one fan. “Joy picked the wrong one.”

 

A Clear Message

Frankel ended her fiery post with a final dig: “I walk my walk—whether it’s down a runway or through real life. And I don’t need a panel of bitter daytime hosts to validate it.”

While it remains to be seen whether Behar will return fire, one thing is certain: this clash of TV titans just added a whole lot of drama to both the fashion and talk show worlds.