The View Drama: Whoopi Goldberg's Sudden Exit Explained

It wasn't the first time Goldberg left the discussion.

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Whoopi Goldberg made a dramatic exit from the set of "The View"

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When the topic of foot fetishes arose during Tuesday's episode.

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The conversation was sparked by a Guardian advice column,

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In which a person discussed their partner's foot fetish.

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Co-host Alyssa Farah Griffin suggested that partners should entertain each other's kinks within reason

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Prompting Goldberg, 68, to stand up and walk away from the discussion.

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Farah Griffin humorously remarked: "Whoopi has left the building," as Goldberg made her exit.

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When Joy Behar inquired about her departure, Goldberg deflected with humor, stating:

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"I was so enamored by what you were saying that I felt that

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I needed to take a breath so I could just get myself together,

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So I could come back to the table!" She added: "So, I just got up and walked away and just got myself together!"

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