uring a recent episode of stirred controversy after revealing an unexpected detail about co-host personal life on . Did Joy Behar go too far? While conservative parents were seated in the studio audience, openly referenced a same-sex romance experienced in college-a story Haines had previously shared only in private. The exchange unfolded as began discussing the upcoming Behind the Table podcast, where The hosts take a deeper dive into their lives and viewpoints.
, known for her candid style, interjected, asking , The unexpected remark sparked visible reactions from both and her parents, who were caught on camera at that moment. tried to deflect the situation with humor, telling her father, while gesturing to cover her ears. reminded , to which added with a laugh, Though responded with humor, making light of the awkwardness by saying, it was clear that her co-hosts were taken aback by candidness.
added to the moment, noting, Hains has no hard feelings towards Behar Despite the awkward moment, a source close to the show shared that holds no ill will toward . the insider said, though did not anticipate the detail being aired publicly. Growing up in an household in Iowa, attended , a liberal arts institution known for its progressive atmosphere, where she encountered a more diverse set of perspectives and experiences.
While her past includes a same-sex relationship, has long been an ally of the . she said in a past interview, emphasizing that her upbringing and experiences have .
