EXCLUSIVE: The conversation canceled their live shows for tomorrow, Monday, March 15th and Tuesday, March 16th. The team was notified today of the hiatus that occurs after CBS on Friday, which launches an investigation into the heated discussion earlier in Wednesday’s episode.
Scheduled guests included Elizabeth Vargas (March 15) and Carly Pearce (March 16). The show is scheduled to return to the originals on Wednesday, March 17.
“We are committed to a diverse, inclusive and respectful work environment,” said CBS in a statement on Friday night. “All matters relating to the Wednesday episode of The conversation are currently under internal review. “
During Wednesday’s episode of The conversation, which is not made available online by CBS, Sharon Osbourne became emotional and combative during a discussion with her co-hosts about how her public support for Piers Morgan after her comments on Meghan Markle is being perceived. Sheryl Underwood noted that “while you are at your side, your friend, it looks like you are giving validation or safe haven to something he said is racist.” Among his most incendiary remarks, Morgan said he did not believe Markle’s suicidal thoughts.
“I feel like I’m about to be put in the electric chair because I have a friend that many people think is racist, which makes me a racist,” said Osbourne, before asking Underwood to be precise about how Morgan has been racist.
After the broadcast, Osbourne tweeted an apology about the switch to “anyone of color that I offended and / or anyone who feels confused or disappointed by what I said.” She added that she was “in a panic, she was surprised [and] became defensive. “