In today’s episode of The View, Alec Baldwin decided to toss subtlety out the window and serve up some piping-hot tea. The actor, known for his fiery personality and occasional moments of controversy, boldly labeled tech mogul Elon Musk as the “ultimate bastard” during a live segment. Yes, you read that correctly. Baldwin unleashed the verbal grenade with the flair of a man who has mastered the art of on-screen drama—and apparently, off-screen too.

The comment came during a discussion on Musk’s impact on society, with the panelists debating the merits and drawbacks of his ventures. Baldwin, who was clearly not in the mood to sugarcoat anything, declared:

“Elon Musk isn’t just a billionaire who’s out of touch—he’s the ultimate bastard! He pretends to save the world while hoarding power and treating people like chess pieces.”

The statement left the other hosts visibly uncomfortable, though co-host Joy Behar tried to steer the conversation back to safer waters. But alas, the damage was done, and the live audience erupted into a mix of gasps, laughter, and awkward applause.

Of course, the ever-controversial Musk didn’t take long to respond. Within minutes, a tweet appeared from Musk himself:

“Wow, Baldwin. Coming from someone with a track record of calm and measured behavior, I’ll take that as a compliment. #DramaKing”

And just like that, Musk managed to flip the script in a single tweet. The comment not only roasted Baldwin for his well-documented public outbursts but also left the studio hosts scrambling to regain composure.

Social media exploded in the aftermath, with hashtags like #BaldwinVsMusk and #UltimateBastard trending worldwide. Fans of both men took to Twitter to defend their chosen champion, while memes flooded the internet faster than Musk’s Starlink satellites beam internet to remote corners of the globe.

For now, Baldwin has remained tight-lipped, though it wouldn’t be surprising if he crafts a theatrical comeback of his own. Meanwhile, Musk seems to be enjoying the chaos from his metaphorical ivory Tesla tower.

Who needs scripted reality TV when real-life personalities serve up this kind of entertainment? Tune in next week for what will inevitably be the next chapter in this ongoing saga of billionaire-versus-Hollywood-elite drama.