In a shocking turn of events, Whoopi Goldberg, longtime host of The View, has been fired by ABC after making controversial remarks about Elon Musk’s 4-year-old son.

The incident occurred during a recent episode of The View, where Goldberg and her co-hosts were discussing the unusual names that billionaires give their children. When Musk’s son, X Æ A-12, was mentioned, Goldberg laughed and said:

“I don’t even know if this kid can pronounce his own name! I mean, imagine a teacher trying to call on him in class. The whole room would probably burst into laughter!”

Her comments quickly went viral on social media, sparking outrage among Musk’s supporters. Many argued that mocking a child was unacceptable, especially given Goldberg’s advocacy against bullying and her history of defending children’s rights.

Elon Musk responded on Twitter, saying:

“Mocking a child over his name? Shameful. Adults should act like adults.”

As backlash mounted, calls for ABC to take action grew louder. Just a day later, ABC released a statement announcing Goldberg’s termination, stating that her remarks were “inconsistent with the values of the show.”

Goldberg later issued an apology video, insisting that she did not intend to offend anyone and was simply making a joke. However, with public sentiment already turned against her, the apology did little to change the outcome.

This incident serves as another reminder of the power of social media in shaping public opinion and the fine line between humor and controversy.