Rachel Bilson talks being SHAMED by Whoopi Goldberg on The View – after host criticized her thoughts on single men in their 40s

Rachel Bilson thinks she should send Whoopi Goldberg a Christmas present after she was 'called out' on national television for her comments about the body count.

In October, Bilson said she would find it “weird” if a single man in his 40s had only slept with four women – and her comments were criticized by Whoopi on The View.

The drama was brought up during Bilson's appearance on Bill Maher's Club Random podcast, where Maher, 67, said the actress should now “send them a fruit basket” after the conversation generated her publicity.

“I should send Whoopi a damn Christmas present, that's what I should do,” Bilson, 42, said.

Speaking about the drama, the OC actress said the criticism almost “felt like shame in a weird way.”

“I don't normally respond when I'm called for things,” she explains. “But on the other hand, it's like, 'Okay, if you're talking about my podcast and I said something, let me respond. Because it's just going to lead to more people maybe hearing the conversation in the first place. “'

Bilson also said there was more context to her comments and that she had backtracked on her original comments.

In October, the View panel discussed Bilson's claim that she would find it “weird” if a single man in his 40s had only slept with four women.

Whoopi, 68, admitted she found Rachel's comments “very strange.” She said it was not her “business” how many sexual partners a suitor had, adding: “If he's happy with you and you're having a good time, why are you fucking?”

Claiming that it wouldn't be a problem if her lover had only had four sexual partners, Joy blurted out, “If one in four can find my G-spot, I'm all in!” I don't need thousands, just get one right!'

The live studio erupted in laughter at Joy's vulgar comment, but Whoopi was more concerned and joked, “That scares me!” Now if you don't know where that G-spot is…'

The G-spot is an erogenous zone in the vagina.

Joy – who has been married to Steve Janowitz since 2011 – felt the need to explain herself further and fired back: 'I know where it is! I'll form a search party soon so they can find it!'

The comment prompted Sister Act star Whoopi to reveal a subtle detail about her own sex life.

“But what makes you think you never have to tell… listen, not that I want to give you all this information, but you have to teach people what you want and where things are. They won't know if you don't tell them!' she exclaimed as the studio audience gave her a round of applause.

In October, Bilson said she would find it “weird” if a single man in his 40s had only slept with four women – and her comments were criticized by Whoopi on The View.

Sunny Hostin (right) found Joy's sex comments hilarious

Referring to Rachel's comments, Joy replied: 'That's why she doesn't like the four. She thinks he doesn't have enough experience.'

Whoopi argued, “She assumes she knows something about the four, but she doesn't!”

Sunny Hostin then came out and admitted, “I don't want to know anything about ex-sexual partners, I never asked my husband that. But I just want to know if you got the herp or the hit or something. Then I want to know who gave you the herp or the hit, because I don't want that, but that's it, there's no need to know.'

Alyssa Farah Griffin added, “I also think that if you're in a happy, stable relationship and you're too preoccupied with your partner's past, that in itself is a red flag, like they've invested in you, then that's not the case' It doesn't really matter.'

She continued, “And by the way, can we just get rid of the slut shaming women for having more than one partner! I detest it! I'm a conservative Christian, but I also dated in my 30s.

Comedian Joy pictured with her husband Steve Janowitz, whom she married in 2011

Sunny (middle) claimed she would never want to know about her partner's sexual past

Mum-of-three Sara Haines was also seen giggling as Joy opened up about her sex life

“Even if you're in a long-term, committed relationship and you just haven't found the right person, there will be history and that's OK.”

Clearly intrigued, Sunny added, “I haven't dated in 27 years. Do men ask women how many partners they have had?'

Whoopi replied, “I don't know, no one I know has ever done that.”

Alyssa started again, revealing, “That was my thought, but just to be clear, I'm not like Magic Johnson here! I'm just saying I dated people before my husband!'

Some viewers tuning in at home were unimpressed by Alyssa's mention of the former basketball player and took to social media to share their thoughts.

“Please tell me my ears are playing tricks on me and I did NOT hear @Alyssafarah refer to Magic Johnson in this conversation… #TheView,” someone posted on X.

Another wrote: “I hope Alyssa wasn't trying to make a Magic Johnson joke #TheView,” and a third said: “Leave Magic alone Alyssa!! #The view.'

A fourth person sarcastically added, “Ummm what did you mean you're not Magic Johnson??? #The view.'