Joy Behar Celebrates 82nd Birthday with Unexpected Striptease on ‘The View’

In a delightful surprise for Joy Behar’s upcoming 82nd birthday, her co-hosts on “The View” orchestrated a memorable moment that included a male stripper, ensuring the celebration was one for the books. The excitement unfolded during a special episode of the ABC talk show, where Behar’s longtime friend and Broadway star Nathan Lane made a guest appearance.

As the interview with Lane concluded, co-host Ana Navarro playfully nudged him, asking whether he had brought a gift for Behar. With a flair for the dramatic, Lane replied, embracing the fun by declaring that although he didn’t have a gift in hand, “Joy is still a hot Italian woman,” and instead, he had arranged for a “hot Italian pizza.”

Moments later, the studio was abuzz as a handsome man, donned in a pizza delivery outfit complete with a T-shirt and cap, burst onto the stage. He approached Behar, pizza box in hand, as she eagerly gestured for him to come closer, announcing, “Bring it, bring it, bring it!” It was then that the atmosphere transformed into a lighthearted spectacle: the delivery man shed his shirt, kissing Behar’s hand and launching into an energetic dance routine, much to the amusement of the audience and her co-hosts.

The faux pizza delivery man wowed everyone with his dance moves, including flips and thrusts that had Behar giggling and clapping with delight. She even amusingly fanned herself with her notecards as the performance heated up. The comical scene was a testament to her vibrant spirit and sense of humor, which she carried throughout the episode.

As the show drew to a close, the playful pizza guy made a reappearance, continuing to entertain the hosts and the audience breaststroking his way through a few more dance moves. Navarro, not missing a beat, cheekily asked if he could return to the show “without a shirt,” much to the audience’s laughter.

In the midst of the birthday celebrations, Behar took the opportunity to engage in some self-deprecating humor about her age. She quipped that she refrained from disclosing her age to avoid being “fact-checked.” Known for her bold and often risqué commentary on “The View,” she has delighted audiences with her wit over the years, addressing topics ranging from pop culture to personal anecdotes.

Behar’s enduring sense of humor shines through her past moments in the spotlight, like when she cheekily remarked on her desire for romantic escapades at 90 or her whimsical anecdotes about meeting her husband at a nudist colony.

This birthday segment exemplified the fun-loving camaraderie that defines “The View,” with Behar at the forefront, reminding viewers that laughter transcends age and time. It was not just a celebration of her birthday but also a reflection of her vibrant personality and the bond she shares with her co-hosts.