Sharon Osbourne is not going to appear on the U.S. talk show after a heated debate on the air about racism.
It came after her friend Piers Morgan left Good Morning Britain after saying he did not think Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, had considered suicide when she was unhappy with her life in the Family. Royal.
Osbourne, 68, had contradicted her peers on The Talk as she defended Morgan – with CBS concluding that her behavior “did not align with our values for a respectable workplace”. .
Osbourne was battling co-presenter Sheryl Underwood. Pic: AP
Presenter Underwood, who is black, asked Osbourne in the broadcast on March 10: “What would you say to people who might be feeling down, while standing with your friend? , you seem to have given proof or safe haven for something that has been said to be racist, even if you do not agree? “
Osbourne responded angrily and used a number of deleted words, saying: “I even feel like I’m about to be put in the electric chair because I have a friend who many people think is there is racism so that makes me racist. “
She then told Underwood: “Don’t try to cry, because if anyone should cry, I should.”
Osbourne challenged the comedian and actress to appear when she heard Morgan say racist things.
Although she later said she was “deeply sorry” if she did a crime with her comments, The Talk has been off the air while CBS scrutinized the broadcast.
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In a statement, the network said: “Sharon Osbourne has decided to leave The Talk.
“The events of the March 10 broadcast were difficult for all involved, including the home-watching audience.
“As part of our review, we concluded that Sharon’s behavior toward her peers during the March 10 program did not align with our values for a respectable workplace.”
CBS said “it was clear that the guests were not properly prepared by the staff for a complex and sensitive discussion involving a race”.
The Conversation is due to return on April 12 – and in the meantime, the program hosts, delegates and team are about to complete “workshops, listening sessions and training on fairness, inclusion and training. cultural awareness ”.