The fact that it was reported in various news outlets (although granted tabloids) and that the test show was in front of a live studio audience leads me to believe it's true.
https://twitter.com/NYCCONS/status/1132695680923897856
https://radaronline.com/exclusives/2014/08/the-view-rosie-odonnell-whoopi-goldberg-s-e-cupp-sunny-hostin-sherri-shepherd-jenny-mccarthy/