THE View has aired a touching moment between host Whoopi Goldberg and Broadway actress Chita Rivera, leaving fans emotional after the sweet interaction.
Whoopi introduced Chita on Monday's show, and reactions from the panel and audience blew viewers away.
When The View returned after a commercial break, the audience roared as Whoopi tried to introduce the next segment.
The 67-year-old host laughed and said to the camera operator: "You should show why the audience is up and clapping."
The camera then switched to show Chita, who looked stunning in a red blouse and blazer, paired with bright lipstick.
Whoopi continued: "They are clapping for the incomparable Chita Rivera.
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"She's a three-time Tony winner, a trailblazer who introduced the world to some of the most iconic roles in Broadway history like Anita in West Side Story, Rosie in Bye Bye Birdie, and Velma in Chicago just to name a few!"
The show's moderator then added: "For the first time, she's taking you behind the curtain in her long-awaited memoirs. Please welcome the incomparable Chita Rivera."
The audience began clapping and chatting wildly again, as the 90-year-old theater legend waved humbly while smiling.
The cameras panned over the audience members as they stood from their seats in honor of the guest star, while Sunny Hostin exclaimed: "I'm just telling her, the audience doesn't always do this!"
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Chita became emotional at the audience's reverence, and Ana Navarro quickly grabbed her hand as the pair shared a tender moment.
Whoopi then proclaimed: "You know what? I'm standing for you, too."
All of the panel, including Sara Haines and Alyssa Farah Griffin, then stood and turned to the star of the stage, as Chita seemed overwhelmed with happiness.
EMOTIONS RUNNING HIGH
On Twitter, many viewers of the daytime TV show shared their admiration for the sweet, unexpected moment.
The View's Twitter page posted a gif of the segment, along with a caption reading: "Standing ovation for Broadway legend Chita Rivera!"
One person responded: "I cried."
A second wrote: "One of the nicest ladies on earth."
Another fan reminisced: "Well deserved Ms. Rivera! My late mother and I saw you on Broadway in 1984!"
"One of the best things on this show in a long time. Super lady and star of Broadway," a fourth viewer added.
Other fans of the moment virtually added their own applause in honor of Chita.
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One person posted a gif of two men rising from their seats and clapping, with the caption: "Yes.. #ChitaRivera #TheView."
A second exclaimed: "Standing O for Chita!! @TheView#TheView," along with a gif of celebrities applauding at an award show with the word "BRAVO!!!!" on the image.
