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Sharon Osbourne Repeats Racial Slur in New Denial as Racism Allegations at The Talk Mount
According to a new report, Sharon Osbourne used several racial slurs while referring to her former co-host Julie Chen
By Ally Mauch March 17, 2021 02:19 PM
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Ali's Tuesday report further claimed that Osbourne referred to former co-host and executive producer Sara Gilbert, who is lesbian, as "p---- licker" and "fish eater."
Reps for both Chen and Gilbert did not immediately respond to PEOPLE's request for comment at the time.
In a statement shared with PEOPLE on Tuesday, Osbourne's publicist, Howard Bragman, denied the allegations against the British TV personality. That same day, CBS announced that The Talk will extend its production hiatus until next Tuesday as they "continue to review these issues."
"CBS is committed to a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace across all of our productions," reps for the show said in a statement to PEOPLE. "We're also very mindful of the important concerns expressed and discussions taking place regarding events on The Talk. This includes a process where all voices are heard, claims are investigated and appropriate action is taken where necessary."
The show previously announced a production hiatus on Monday, less than a week after Osbourne defended friend Piers Morgan following the backlash for his controversial remarks questioning the validity of Meghan Markle's discussion on mental health during her recent interview with Oprah Winfrey.
Her defense led to an intense exchange with co-host Sheryl Underwood during Wednesday's episode, who pushed back on Osbourne's downplaying of Morgan's comments. Osbourne apologized days later for her "panicked" remarks on air.
That same week, Holly Robinson Peete, who exited the daytime talk show in 2011 following its first season, claimed that Osbourne had complained she was "too 'ghetto,'" and alleged that it played a role in her departure.
According to the report from Ali, Remini also claimed that Osbourne didn't want Peete as a co-host on The Talk. Prior to filming the first season of the show, Remini said she went to lunch with Osbourne, who "tried to persuade [Remini] to join Osbourne in ousting Robinson Peete as a co-host," the report states.
Remini alleged that after Osbourne costarred with Peete on The Celebrity Apprentice 3, Osbourne said Peete "wasn't a good person, not to trust her and that we should find 'another Black person who is funny.'"
Though Peete and Remini both went on to host The Talk, their time was short-lived. The pair was fired by the end of season 1 at Osbourne's direction, multiple sources told Ali.
On Friday, Peete, 56, recalled her exit, which came after Osbourne's alleged name-calling on the show.
"I'm old enough to remember when Sharon complained that I was too 'ghetto' for #theTalk...then I was gone," Peete tweeted. "I bring this up now bc I was mortified watching the disrespectful condescending tone she took w/her co host who remained calm & respectful because...she HAD to. ����*♀️ ����*♀️ #fbf."
The following day, Osbourne denied ever calling Peete "too ghetto" or having a role in her exit from the show.
According to a new report, Sharon Osbourne used several racial slurs while referring to her former co-host Julie Chen
By Ally Mauch March 17, 2021 02:19 PM
PEOPLE LINK
Ali's Tuesday report further claimed that Osbourne referred to former co-host and executive producer Sara Gilbert, who is lesbian, as "p---- licker" and "fish eater."
Reps for both Chen and Gilbert did not immediately respond to PEOPLE's request for comment at the time.
In a statement shared with PEOPLE on Tuesday, Osbourne's publicist, Howard Bragman, denied the allegations against the British TV personality. That same day, CBS announced that The Talk will extend its production hiatus until next Tuesday as they "continue to review these issues."
"CBS is committed to a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace across all of our productions," reps for the show said in a statement to PEOPLE. "We're also very mindful of the important concerns expressed and discussions taking place regarding events on The Talk. This includes a process where all voices are heard, claims are investigated and appropriate action is taken where necessary."
The show previously announced a production hiatus on Monday, less than a week after Osbourne defended friend Piers Morgan following the backlash for his controversial remarks questioning the validity of Meghan Markle's discussion on mental health during her recent interview with Oprah Winfrey.
Her defense led to an intense exchange with co-host Sheryl Underwood during Wednesday's episode, who pushed back on Osbourne's downplaying of Morgan's comments. Osbourne apologized days later for her "panicked" remarks on air.
That same week, Holly Robinson Peete, who exited the daytime talk show in 2011 following its first season, claimed that Osbourne had complained she was "too 'ghetto,'" and alleged that it played a role in her departure.
According to the report from Ali, Remini also claimed that Osbourne didn't want Peete as a co-host on The Talk. Prior to filming the first season of the show, Remini said she went to lunch with Osbourne, who "tried to persuade [Remini] to join Osbourne in ousting Robinson Peete as a co-host," the report states.
Remini alleged that after Osbourne costarred with Peete on The Celebrity Apprentice 3, Osbourne said Peete "wasn't a good person, not to trust her and that we should find 'another Black person who is funny.'"
Though Peete and Remini both went on to host The Talk, their time was short-lived. The pair was fired by the end of season 1 at Osbourne's direction, multiple sources told Ali.
On Friday, Peete, 56, recalled her exit, which came after Osbourne's alleged name-calling on the show.
"I'm old enough to remember when Sharon complained that I was too 'ghetto' for #theTalk...then I was gone," Peete tweeted. "I bring this up now bc I was mortified watching the disrespectful condescending tone she took w/her co host who remained calm & respectful because...she HAD to. ����*♀️ ����*♀️ #fbf."
The following day, Osbourne denied ever calling Peete "too ghetto" or having a role in her exit from the show.
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