I think Joy does a great job as " moderator " in Whoopi's absence.
Whoopi is not an asset to the show. Her contract needs to be terminated. I was appalled and disgusted when Whoopi mimicked the dying woman Shiavo and voiced very strongely and disgustingly that her feeding tube be discontinued. She was a disgrace.
Whoopi's tenure and return has lowered the standard of the show.
Also the women need to stop talking over each other. It's rude, disrespectful and annoying.