In the midst of an anti-Kanye backlash that’s sweeping the nation, Kanye West picked up the phone this morning to call Taylor Swift and apologize for his rude antics on the VMA’s Sunday night.

According to TMZ.com, Swift, who is currently on a pity tour, told the ladies of The View that she hadn’t heard from Kanye since he bumrushed the stage to snatch her microphone and declare that Beyonce should have won her award instead of her.

Reps at The View say Kanye rang the show immediately after Swift left the set and offered a big fat apology for being a jackass.

The rep said Swift accepted Kanye’s apology.