Andy Cohen talked about the controversy surrounding Sharon Osbourne that led to the CBS program “The Talk” on a hiatus for a week.
The show extended its hiatus on Wednesday, when a heated conversation took place between Osbourne and co-host Sheryl Underwood, after the former host defended her friend Piers Morgan when he beat Meghan Markle for her revealing interview to Oprah Winfrey. Morgan ended up quitting his job on the “Good Morning Britain” program after facing a negative reaction for saying he does not believe the Duchess of Sussex’s claims.
Speaking on the Australian radio show “The Kyle and Jackie The Show”, Cohen revealed that he does not believe the hiatus was necessary, arguing that the best course of action that CBS could have taken would be to let Osbourne air again the next day and discuss the situation with your co-hosts.
“In my mind, what they should have done with the Sharon Osbourne thing is to go back, get back on the horse the next day and talk in the air,” said the host of “Watch What Happens Live”. “You know, keep talking. I mean, now we’re investigating and investigating what happened … it’s like, just keep talking!”
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Kyle Sandilands agreed, arguing that, “It’s the only way to get over a shit tide – is to keep talking about it and being truthful and honest with each other.”
Andy Cohen talked about Sharon Osbourne’s situation in ‘The Talk’.
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Jackie ‘O’ Henderson noted that “it will be weird” if Osbourne tries to get back to business as usual after all this hype.
“They can’t come back from this right now,” she concluded.
Osbourne herself questioned whether or not she plans to return to the show after the hiatus.
During the March 10 episode, Ozzy Osbourne’s wife Osbourne explained that, although she disagrees with Morgan’s opinion, she supported her voice.
Co-host Sheryl Underwood replied, “While you’re next to your friend, it looks like you’re giving validation or a safe haven to something he said is racist.”
“He doesn’t want to understand how Meghan was treated as racism and then says … ‘I don’t see it as racist – I don’t believe what she’s going through’ – it’s that white right, privilege that makes him racist with himself,” continued Underwood. “So, if you’re saying ‘I’m with you’, how do you address people who say that you are against racism?
Osbourne then asked, “So, if I like Piers and he’s seen as a racist, am I a racist? Is that what you’re saying?”
‘THE CONVERSATION’ HAPPENS AT HIATUS AFTER THE DEFENSE OF SHARON OSBOURNE FROM PIERS MORGAN
After the episode aired, Osbourne apologized on twitter for her comments and “any person of color that I have offended and / or anyone who is confused or discouraged by what I said.”
‘The Talk’ went on a hiatus after Sharon Osbourne defended Piers Morgan.
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She said she was “in a panic, she was surprised [and] became defensive. “
“There are very few things that hurt my heart more than racism, so feeling associated with it made me spin fast! I’m not perfect, I’m still learning like the rest of us and will continue to learn, listen and do better,” he said. Osbourne. statement continued.
A CBS spokesman told Fox News in a statement on Tuesday: “CBS is committed to a diverse, inclusive and respectful work environment in all of our productions. We are also very attentive to the important concerns expressed and discussions ongoing about events at ‘The Conversar.’ “
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“This includes a process in which all voices are heard, complaints are investigated and appropriate action is taken when necessary. The program will extend its production gap until next Tuesday, while we continue to review these issues,” continued the communicated.
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Osbourne has since faced new charges, including one from former “The Talk” host Holly Robinson Peete. Peete said that Osbourne played an important role in her dismissal after she said that Peete was “too much ghetto”. Osbourne denied the charges.
Jessica Napoli of Fox News contributed to this report.