She had been on the show for 11 years.
Well that’s. Sharon Osbourne “decided” to leave The conversation.
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CBS announced the news in a statement, saying: “The events of the March 10 broadcast were disturbing for everyone involved, including the audience watching at home. As part of our analysis, we concluded that Sharon’s behavior towards his co-hosts during the month of March 10 episode does not align with our values for a respectful workplace. “
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Sharon’s departure comes after she defended Piers Morgan’s racist comments against Meghan Markle, which sparked a heated conversation with co-host Sheryl Underwood.
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The show took a hiatus after the episode sparked a reaction, and extended it after more racist allegations against Sharon were reported.
Sharon posted an apology shortly after the incident, but in an interview with Variety, said she was surprised and blamed the network.
But CBS denied these claims in its statement, saying, “We also found no evidence that CBS executives orchestrated the discussion or surprised any of the hosts.”
At the same time, we recognize that the network and studio teams, as well as the showrunners, are responsible for what happened during the broadcast, as it was clear that the co-presenters were not properly prepared by the team for a complex and sensitive discussion. involving race. During this week’s hiatus, we are coordinating workshops, listening sessions and training on equity, inclusion and cultural awareness for the hosts, producers and staff.
“In the future, we are identifying plans to improve the production team and production procedures to better serve presenters, production and, ultimately, our viewers,” concluded the broadcaster.
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Sharon was a presenter in The conversation 11 years ago, since its first season. No word yet on whether it will be replaced, but the show is scheduled to return on April 12, so I think we will know more then.
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