I bring this up now bc I was mortified watching the disrespectful condescending tone she took w/her co-host who remained calm & respectful because … she HAD to,” Robinson Peete tweeted. “I’m old enough to remember when Sharon complained that I was too ‘ghetto’ for #theTalk … then I was gone. She's also turned off social media comments. Page Six exclusively reported that the internal investigation was kicked off when host Elaine Welteroth and her hairstylist complained about an allegedly “racially insensitive and hostile environment” on the show. “I will always support freedom of speech, but now I see how I unintentionally didn’t make that clear distinction.”

“I should have been more specific about that in my tweet,” she continued, referencing her original defense of Morgan online. CBSĪfter the heated on-air debate, Osbourne tweeted a lengthy apology in which she said she does not “condone racism, misogyny or bullying.” “Why can’t it be he just doesn’t like her? Why does it have to be racist?” Osbourne said. Sheryl Underwood responded that “the implication” of Morgan dismissing Markle was racist, rather than the words themselves. She then challenged the other hosts to tell her “what he’s uttered that’s racist.” “I feel like I’m about to be put in an electric chair because I have a friend who many people think is a racist, so that makes me a racist,” Osbourne said. We were also told that some of the producers and showrunners may have to take some of the fall for allegedly not preparing Osbourne showdown with Underwood.ĭuring the show’s March 10 episode, Osbourne, 68, spoke about being branded a racist for supporting Piers Morgan, who left his own morning show in Britain after furiously blasting Markle’s interview with Oprah Winfrey. Sharon Osbourne on the set of ‘The Talk.’ CBS She knows where all the bodies are buried,” a source told us. “She could write a book, she would do a world of interviews. Page Six previously reported that Osbourne was expected to be fired, but wouldn’t go down without a fight. “All matters related to the Wednesday episode of ‘The Talk’ are currently under internal review.” “We are committed to a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace,” a statement from CBS said. The departure comes after the network announced on March 12 that the talk show would suspend filming while it conducted an investigation into allegations the atmosphere was “racially insensitive.” “‘The Talk’ will return with original episodes on Monday, April 12, 2021, following the pre-scheduled hiatus the week of April 5th.” Going forward, we are identifying plans to enhance the producing staff and producing procedures to better serve the hosts, the production and, ultimately, our viewers. “During this week’s hiatus, we are coordinating workshops, listening sessions and training about equity, inclusion and cultural awareness for the hosts, producers and crew. “At the same time, we acknowledge the Network and Studio teams, as well as the showrunners, are accountable for what happened during that broadcast as it was clear the co-hosts were not properly prepared by the staff for a complex and sensitive discussion involving race,” the release continued. We also did not find any evidence that CBS executives orchestrated the discussion or blindsided any of the hosts. As part of our review, we concluded that Sharon’s behavior toward her co-hosts during the March 10 episode did not align with our values for a respectful workplace. “The events of the March 10 broadcast were upsetting to everyone involved, including the audience watching at home. “Sharon Osbourne has decided to leave ‘The Talk,’” a release from CBS read. Sharon Osbourne quit “The Talk” Friday, two weeks after rocking the daytime chat show by getting into a testy argument over racial issues with co-host Sheryl Underwood and shocking allegations of racist name-calling. Mickey Rourke: Amber Heard is ‘abso-f–king-lutely’ a gold digger

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