Alyssa Farah Griffin Clarifies Why She Was Absent from “The View”, Discusses Intentions to Come Back Soon

Alyssa Farah Griffin addressed her absence from this weeks episodes of The View, explaining that health issues have kept her away. The 36-year-old TV host shared the update on Instagram, revealing that shes been unwell.

Griffin, who is more than six months pregnant with her first child, emphasized the importance of self-care during this time. Ive been down with a stomach virus, but I hope to be back on The View soon, she wrote. Its no fun being sick while 6 + months pregnant! Remember to stay healthy use hand sanitizer and stay home if youre not feeling well.

Back in October, Alyssa and her husband Justin Griffin announced they are expecting a baby boy in February 2026. The couple, married since November 2021, shared with PEOPLE their journey to parenthood, describing it as both exciting and emotional. Alyssa recalled the first time she felt the baby move and how she immediately shared the moment with Justin, calling it magical.

They also discussed their path to conception, noting that they turned to in vitro fertilization after trying naturally for two years. During this time, Alyssa discovered she had endometriosis, a condition that complicated her pregnancy journey. After five rounds of IVF, they successfully became pregnant. We feel incredibly grateful to have had the opportunity for multiple IVF rounds, Alyssa said, calling it a miracle of science.

Looking ahead, Alyssa and Justin expressed their joy at expecting a son. Alyssa joked about being outnumbered at home since they have two male dogs but shared excitement about raising a boy and planning a family of two children. Justin reflected on recreating childhood memories with their own child, hoping to provide a loving and close-knit environment.

The View airs weekdays at 11 a.m. ET on ABC.

Author: Olivia Parker