After so many months of on-and-off breaks, Whoopi Goldberg is lastly returning to The View.

The star left the speak present earlier this yr after making controversial feedback concerning the Holocaust, and whereas she got here again after a two-week suspension, she left once more in April to work on a brand new venture.

When she returned, she expressed how a lot she missed her co-hosts, however she additionally revealed how a lot enjoyable she had whereas on go away.

The actress-turned-television character was returning to her Hollywood roots as she filmed a brand new movie in Scotland titled Anansi Boys, primarily based on Neil Gaiman’s novel of the identical identify.

She was greeted on stage with a spherical of applause from the viewers and hugs from her co-hosts, and he or she didn’t hesitate to say, “Nicely, I’ll say it’s very nice to be again,” as followers and co-stars alike expressed their gratitude.

Nonetheless, Whoopi went on to describe her experience filming, saying, “I have to tell you, it’s one of the best sets I’ve ever been on.”

“I wish to thank ABC and The View as a result of one of many issues I get to do, and I’m actually happy about it, is go do the opposite factor that I’m sort of good at, they usually permit me to do it,” the Sister Act actress stated candidly.

She continued her heartfelt tribute by saying, “Typically it goes just a little longer than you need it to, however I can’t thank all the ladies sufficient.”

Followers reacted positively to her return, writing, “So good to have Whoopi again,” “We missed you Whoopi,” and “Appears to be like like she was pleased to be again.”

In response to the guide’s description, “Mr. Nancy—aan incarnation of the West African trickster god Anansi—ddies, leaving twin sons who uncover each other’s existence after being separated as younger kids,” and Whoopi performs one of many primary antagonists.