But why such a massive price tag? According to media insiders, CBS sees an untapped market of conservative viewers who have been clamoring for a show that represents their views. While The View has dominated daytime television for decades with its progressive slant, there’s been little in the way of competition from the right. With Kelly and Owens leading the charge, CBS hopes to fill that void and capture the hearts and minds of viewers who feel alienated by The View’s increasingly liberal tone.
“This isn’t just a talk show—it’s a cultural shift,” said one CBS executive, speaking anonymously. “There are millions of viewers who feel like their voices aren’t being heard, and we’re giving them a platform. Kelly and Owens are two of the most powerful conservative voices out there, and we believe they can deliver the kind of ratings we’ve been missing.”
With this announcement, the rivalry between Kelly and Owens’ new show and The View has already begun to heat up. While The View has long prided itself on being a space for “diverse opinions,” critics have often accused the show of skewing heavily to the left. The addition of Kelly and Owens to the morning talk show landscape will offer a sharp contrast to The View’s progressive hosts, such as Whoopi Goldberg and Joy Behar, who often dominate the conversation.
Early reports suggest that Kelly and Owens are eager to engage in direct debates with The View hosts on everything from politics to culture to current events. “We’re not afraid of a fight,” Kelly said in a recent interview. “If The View wants to keep pushing their woke agenda, we’re ready to offer an alternative. People are tired of being told what to think by the same old liberal voices. Candace and I are here to shake things up.”
