Television host Alyssa Farah Griffin surprised viewers during the October 8 episode of The View when she announced she’s expecting her first child — live on air.

The moment was emotional and honest: Griffin, 36, shared that she and her husband, Justin, have faced a tough fertility journey and underwent five rounds of IVF before conceiving. When she revealed, “Baby boy Griffin arrives this February,” cohosts rushed to hug her, and the live audience erupted into applause.

Her road to this announcement was not easy. Earlier speculation about a possible pregnancy had circulated, but nobody expected such a raw and public reveal. Griffin expressed relief at finally hiding less and being authentic with her work family and audience.

In her statement, she also honored the emotional toll of fertility struggles. “I can breathe now,” she said, referencing the weight she carried through the process. The episode quickly made headlines, with fans applauding her courage and the show’s vulnerability.

This announcement adds a deeply human moment to the celebrity news cycle — where joy, struggle, transparency, and public life converge.READ MORE BELOW