The media community and social networks are in a tizzy after Elon Musk, a famous tech billionaire, publicly called for a boycott of the show, calling it “a meeting place for stupid women.” The statement was published just a few days after a tense confrontation with Whoopi Goldberg at the 2025 Oscar Awards, where Goldberg criticized Musk scathingly on stage. The incident quickly became a media battle, with the entire cast of the show simultaneously clashing, expressing outrage at Musk’s words.
It all started when Goldberg, in a speech about Oscar, attacked Musk and his controversial statements on social networks, calling him “shameless arrogant”. Musk, not a quiet person, responded with a sharp tweet, criticizing the viewing program and asking fans to stop looking. He wrote: “Do not waste time on that program, only those who are considered correct”. This call immediately divided public opinion: one side supported Musk, saying that he was protecting his personal opinion, while the other side defended Goldberg and her colleagues, considering this as an unfair attack on a group of vocal women.
The cast of the show, including Joy Behar, Sunny Hostin, and Sara Haines, have signed off on an episode of the show to respond. Behar called Musk “a little person,” while Hostin emphasized that her show represents diversity and dialogue, which Musk doesn’t seem to embrace. Sponsors of the show are also under pressure, with some commenters calling for them to withdraw support for responding to Musk. Meanwhile, parent company ABC’s stock hasn’t fluctuated much, but the incident has raised questions about Musk’s influence on public culture.
This scandal is not just a personal controversy, but also reflects the deepening polarity in society. With Musk continuing to hold his ground and the view showing no signs of giving up, this stress promises to last, attracting the attention of millions around the world.
