Viewers witnessed one of the most painfully awkward moments in The View's history on Friday, as Gypsy Rose Blanchard joined the panel to discuss her life out of prison.
The 32-year-old was released from prison on December 28, 2023, after serving seven years for her involvement in the murder of her mother, Clauddine "Dee Dee" Blanchard.
Throughout her life, Gypsy Rose was falsely diagnosed with a multitude of severe medical conditions by her mother - including sleep apnea, leukemia, and muscular dystrophy. These fabricated illnesses led to numerous painful surgeries and interventions that Gypsy Rose did not need.
It was only after her killing that it was revealed that Dee Dee suffered from Munchausen by proxy syndrome, a mental disorder in which a person fakes or exaggerates the illness of another.
Following her release, Gypsy Rose has enjoyed somewhat of a cult following thanks to the sympathy she's received from her story and her desire to become a spokesperson for Munchausen by proxy syndrome. As such, she has already taken part in several interviews, with her most recent being on Friday's episode of The View.
However, the interview took an unexpected turn when 81-year-old Joy Behar appeared to momentarily forget Gypsy Rose's involvement in her mother's death, as the panelist attempted to defend her. Check out the moment below:
As Blanchard discussed her plans to use her newfound social media fame to advocate for the voiceless and emphasize alternative solutions to difficult situations, Behar initially tried to comfort her, saying: "No, no, no, don't say that."
"You had no choice," Behar added.
Blanchard, seemingly taken aback, clarified her stance, asserting that her past actions were indeed the wrong way to address her circumstances. "I did. I did something wrong, and I paid my dues for it," she replied.
It was at this point that Behar seemed to realize the gravity of Blanchard's statement and the context in which she was speaking. The moment led to an awkward exchange, with Behar initially responding with: "Oh, you mean that part. Oh, yeah. Nevermind."
Behar's co-hosts quickly chimed in, with Sara Haines jokingly asking: "Where are you going with this, Joy?"
Ana Navarro also extended her arm toward Behar and humorously emphasized: "Murder is wrong, Joy."
The audience chuckled at the lighthearted exchange, and Blanchard herself agreed with Navarro, repeating: "Yes, murder's wrong."
Fortunately, the awkward blunder was received well by Blanchard and the interview continued without an issue.
Gypsy Rose has gained widespread attention and millions of social media followers after her release from Missouri's Chillicothe Correctional Center on December 28.
In interviews following her release, Gypsy Rose has expressed that she did not want to kill her mother but believed it was the only way out of her circumstances. She also emphasized that her mother, despite her actions, did not deserve to die, telling PEOPLE: "She didn't deserve that.
"She was a sick woman, and unfortunately, I wasn't educated enough to see that. She deserved to be where I am, sitting in prison doing time for criminal behavior."
Gypsy Rose will also be sharing more of her story in the docuseries The Prison Confessions Of Gypsy Rose Blanchard this month.