A fiery debate unfolded on ABC’s “The View” regarding a recent viral video of country star Miranda Lambert criticizing fans for taking selfies during her Las Vegas concert. Co-hosts Sunny Hostin and Whoopi Goldberg found themselves on opposite sides of the argument.

Sunny Hostin defended the right of concertgoers to take selfies, emphasizing that if someone paid a significant amount for tickets, they should be allowed to capture memories. On the other hand, Whoopi Goldberg passionately advocated for respect towards performers, asserting that if fans are spending money on tickets, they should show respect by watching the performance without distractions.

The debate took an unexpected turn when Whoopi abruptly left her seat and approached the audience, addressing Sunny’s preference for preserving memories through photos. She emphasized the importance of focusing on the live performance rather than taking selfies. The unexpected departure added a jovial note to the discussion, resulting in laughter among the co-hosts.

The original controversy arose when Miranda Lambert halted her concert to criticize fans for taking selfies instead of listening to her performance. Captured in a TikTok video, the star expressed frustration with attendees being more concerned about selfies than the music. The incident divided opinions, with some fans supporting Miranda’s actions, while others felt scolded and compared the experience to being reprimanded in school.