Joy Behar talks retirement plans during 80th birthday celebration

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People published on Friday, as she marked the milestone day. “I just signed a contract so I’ll be here for a while,” the comedian defiantly declared. “I have no plans to retire.”Back in July, ABC told The Post that Behar had inked a new three-year contract that will keep her tied to the network until 2025, refuting a report by the Independent Journal Review that claimed she was gearing up to announce her exit from “The View.”Speaking with People, Behar fawned over the show, touting its longevity and strong ratings.“It’s really, you know, something that is an important show in many ways,” she proclaimed of the program, which she joined back in 1997. “Sometimes I don’t believe that, as I’ve been here since the beginning, but we’re the most-watched show in daytime.

Most-watched!”“I’m happy to be a part of it. So no, I’m not going anywhere. I’m having a good time,” she added. Back in 2020, Behar told reporter Ramin Setoodeh that it was unlikely she would continue on “The View” after her 80th birthday. “I don’t see myself staying for more [time].