Sharon Osbourne's future with "The Talk" is filled with uncertainty following a heated exchange between her and co-host Sheryl Underwood.
Osbourne has faced widespread backlash after she defended friend Piers Morgan, who criticized Meghan Markle for comments she made during her tell-all interview with Oprah Winfrey. During their conversation, Underwood explained that some of Morgan's statements could be seen as racist, to which Osbourne argued that her co-host was suggesting she herself had been racist.
"The Talk" was subsequently put on hold as an investigation takes place. Now Osbourne has revealed that she is unsure whether she will return to the show.
"I wish we could go on and have an adult conversation calmly and work it out but I don’t know whether we can," she told Entertainment Tonight. "I don’t know whether it’s gone past that. I would love to but I don’t know whether I even want to go back. ... I don’t know whether I’m wanted there."
Osbourne said she owned up to her mistake, adding that she "got too personal" with Underwood. However, she explained that she was taken by surprise when the topic came up, claiming that her co-hosts had prepared in advance with pre-determined questions that she was unaware of.
"I was p---ed off with my friend for not giving me the heads up," she continued. "But in hindsight she was doing her job. ... So, she did what she was asked to do, and I can’t blame her for that. The only thing I don’t understand with Sheryl was in the break, why she wouldn’t talk to me and just say, ‘Aww s---, let’s get out of this or something,’ and she didn’t. She wouldn’t talk to me."
"The Talk" was initially meant to return this week but its hiatus was extended until next week, a CBS spokesperson confirmed in a statement to Fox News.
"CBS is committed to a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace across all of our productions. We’re also very mindful of the important concerns expressed and discussions taking place regarding events on 'The Talk,'" the statement read.
"This includes a process where all voices are heard, claims are investigated, and appropriate action is taken where necessary. The show will extend its production hiatus until next Tuesday as we continue to review these issues."
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