'The View' Host's Allergic Reaction Demands Immediate On-Air Interventionoriginally appeared onParade. A routine cooking segment onThe Viewshattered into a heart-stopping medical emergency this week when co-hostSunny Hostinendured an on-air allergic reaction. The harrowing incident began innocently enough. Former co-hostDebbie Matenopoulosvisited the set, bringing delectable samples from her new cookbook,GREEK.ish. Hostin, unsuspecting of the danger, tasted a dish. The turning point arrived when co-hostAlyssa Farah Griffinposed a question that pierced the lighthearted mood: "Are those walnuts in here?" Matenopoulos's direct "yes" triggered an immediate wave of terror for Hostin, who suffers from a severe walnut allergy. "You mean when I almost died?" Hostin directly asked on Friday's broadcast, recounting the terrifying ordeal after cohostJoy Beharprompted her to share the full story. Her words, stark and loaded, emphasized the extreme gravity of the situation. The realization of what she had consumed sent a jolt of panic through her. In a desperate, immediate reaction, Hostin scribbled a frantic "death note" to Griffin, conveying the critical nature of her allergy. This chilling message underscored the severe and rapidly unfolding peril. Griffin, initially unable to grasp the urgency of the hastily written note, later recalled the escalating concern visible on Hostin's face. Hostin then caught the eye of Executive ProducerBrian Teta, whose worried gaze seemed to silently ask, "Is everything OK?" Her internal, panicked response was clear:No, it's not.The danger was real, immediate, and rapidly intensifying. As the crisis reached its most critical point,The View's incredibly sharp on-site medical team sprang into action. Hostin later praised them as true lifesavers. "What was great was, our Disney nurses are like superheroes," Hostin recounted. "Nurse Jan came in with an EpiPen. She was testing me. I had Benadryl. I was scared." The swift, decisive intervention of these medical professionals prevented a catastrophic outcome, transforming a terrifying live television moment into a powerful testament to preparedness and immediate response. Griffin, who admitted she hadn't fully processed the implications of Hostin's "death note" in the high-stress moment, received reassurance from Hostin about her supportive presence. "She was great in the moment," Hostin affirmed. "I panicked." The entire team expressed relief that their co-star made it through the harrowing ordeal unharmed.Sara Haines, another co-host, confessed her complete unawareness of Hostin's severe allergy to the specific ingredient in Matenopoulos's salad, highlighting the unforeseen nature of the incident that unfolded so rapidly. The terrifying incident immediately resonated with viewers, sparking a wave of online discussions, particularly among those familiar with the severe risks of food allergies. One YouTube user powerfully articulated the constant vigilance required: "As someone with food allergies this is why you never eat anything unless you know exactly what's in it." The comment continued with an emphatic warning, "I don't care if your Mom, Best friend, Former co-host, makes something, or if you're just trying to be polite and not make a scene or question anyone. You never ever eat something from anyone unless you know every single ingredient. Personally I never eat anything unless I make it, or I watch it being made." This raw, honest reaction underscores the life-altering reality of managing severe allergies and the critical importance of uncompromising caution, a lesson Hostin learned in the most terrifying way imaginable. 'The View' Host's Allergic Reaction Demands Immediate On-Air Interventionfirst appeared on Parade on Jun 21, 2025 This story was originally reported byParadeon Jun 21, 2025, where it first appeared.