Why Was Whoopi Goldberg’s Bakery Service Denied? Uncover the Real Reason

Whoopi Goldberg’s claim of political discrimination by a bakery unravels as the truth comes to light.

Remember when the Democrats were freaking out over the gay wedding cake scandal?

At a Glance

  • Whoopi Goldberg claimed a Staten Island bakery refused service due to her politics
  • Holtermann’s Bakery owner denied political motivation, citing equipment issues
  • The bakery eventually fulfilled the order for Goldberg’s birthday celebration
  • Incident highlights the dangers of jumping to conclusions about discrimination

Goldberg’s Accusation Stirs Controversy

“The View” co-host Whoopi Goldberg sparked controversy by alleging that a Staten Island bakery refused to serve her due to her political views. During her 69th birthday celebration on the show, Goldberg shared that her favorite dessert, Charlotte Russe, was initially denied to her by a local bakery.

She insinuated that the refusal was politically motivated, stating, “Perhaps they did not like my politics.” This claim immediately caught the attention of viewers and media outlets, raising questions about political discrimination in customer service.

The bakery in question was soon identified as Holtermann’s Bakery, a long-standing establishment in Staten Island. As the story gained traction, it became clear that there was more to the situation than Goldberg’s on-air comments suggested. The bakery’s owner, Jill Holtermann, quickly came forward to set the record straight, revealing a very different version of events that had nothing to do with politics and everything to do with the challenges of running a small business.

The Bakery’s Side of the Story

Jill Holtermann, the owner of Holtermann’s Bakery, wasted no time in addressing Goldberg’s claims.

In a statement that cut through the speculation, Holtermann explained the real reason behind the initial hesitation to fulfill Goldberg’s order. “I said to Whoopi, ‘I can’t do it right now,'” Holtermann recounted. “We have so many things going on with my boiler.”

This straightforward explanation shed light on the operational challenges faced by the bakery, housed in a building from 1930, which was experiencing equipment issues at the time of Goldberg’s request.

So…Whoopi is lying? And using her platform to harass a small business?

Despite the initial challenges, Holtermann’s Bakery ultimately came through for Goldberg’s celebration. The bakery confirmed that they eventually made and delivered 50 Charlotte Russe desserts for “The View’s” taping. This fact alone casts doubt on the notion that the bakery was unwilling to serve Goldberg due to her political views. If political discrimination were truly at play, it’s unlikely that the bakery would have fulfilled the order at all.

The incident has had repercussions for Holtermann’s Bakery. Since the episode aired, the establishment has received numerous calls, presumably from both supporters and critics reacting to Goldberg’s on-air comments. This flood of attention underscores the power of celebrity statements and the potential consequences for small businesses caught in the crossfire of public controversy.

Whoopi was lucky they even served her in the end. After abusing a business like that, why would they want to provide a service to her?

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