Whoopi Goldberg’s Shocking Super Bowl Advice Sparks Uproar

Whoopi Goldberg is in hot water after making a controversial joke about pretending to be another race at the upcoming Super Bowl.

During Monday’s episode of “The View,” the actress and host stunned viewers with her comments while discussing Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) planned presence at the big game.

Her remark quickly spread online, sparking a flood of criticism, with many accusing her of being insensitive.

It all started during a heated discussion on “The View” about reports that Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents would be attending the 2025 Super Bowl in California.

Co-host Joy Behar mentioned that Kristi Noem, who had confirmed ICE’s presence, planned to be at the game. Goldberg then stunned her co-hosts by saying, “Everybody, get a little cocoa butter, sit in the sun, that’s the first thing. And then - this is probably the only time you can ever do this - give yourself a Latin accent.” The audience reacted with a mix of laughter and shock.

Behar then tried to draw a historical comparison to the Holocaust, saying that Jewish and non-Jewish people once wore the Star of David to protect each other, but Goldberg’s comment had already struck a nerve.

Viewers at home quickly began sharing clips of the moment, calling the joke offensive and out of touch.

Within hours, Whoopi Goldberg’s name was trending across social media platforms. Many viewers accused her of crossing a serious line. Per the Daily Mail, one person wrote, “I knew The View could be wild, but this is beyond crazy.”

Another commented, “If a white host said that, everyone would be demanding they get fired.”

Conservative commentator Megyn Kelly also weighed in, writing on X, “I hear this is racist,” while others asked why “The View” was still airing after repeated controversies.

Several online critics said Goldberg’s comment reinforced stereotypes that associate undocumented immigrants with being Hispanic. Others accused the show of using comedy to downplay real immigration issues.

As clips from the episode spread, fans called on ABC to apologize and take action against the icon.

Goldberg’s remark came as the panel discussed a separate issue surrounding the Super Bowl halftime show.

Rapper Bad Bunny had reportedly refused to tour the U.S. in the past due to fears that ICE agents might target his concerts.

After he was confirmed as the Super Bowl performer, Kristi Noem and Trump advisor Corey Lewandowski announced that ICE would have a strong presence at the event.

“People should not be coming to the Super Bowl unless they’re law-abiding Americans who love this country,” Noem said.

Lewandowski added that enforcement would take place “everywhere” to ensure safety.

Bad Bunny’s fans defended him, saying his comments were not anti-American but based on safety concerns.

Whoopi Goldberg’s recent controversy isn’t the first time she has been slammed online in recent times.

As The Blast reported in September, the 69-year-old came under fire after revealing the surprising reason she can’t walk away from Hollywood just yet.

The “Lion King” star confessed that despite her decades-long career and impressive fortune, she “can’t afford to retire.”

Speaking candidly, Goldberg joked that she “didn’t marry well,” hinting that past relationships and divorces left her to handle all her financial responsibilities alone.

Even with successful movies, TV gigs, and real estate, the Oscar winner admitted she still needs to “keep paying those bills.”

Goldberg’s comments quickly went viral, igniting a wave of criticism from fans across various social media platforms.

On Reddit, one fan slammed the star for making poor financial decisions.

“So she makes millions of dollars every year and does not have money saved? That’s pretty pathetic,” the user shared.

A second person commented, “Bad financial planning is bad to be sympathetic of. How could you f up having millions of dollars for just being you and lose it?”

Some fans revealed they weren’t surprised as it was a norm for celebrities to be broke, considering their expensive lifestyles.

One Redditor wrote, “Some wise person said: It doesn’t matter if you make 1 million if you spend 1.1 million, then you are broke. So a bit of checking the finances will be fine.”

Others didn’t believe Goldberg’s words, with one sharing, “Nonsense…she’s a very wealthy woman.”