Sharon Osbourne can be in hot water with CBS and follow her with heated Sheryl Underwood on a recent episode of The conversation
Trouble started out of the blue when Osbourne’s friend, Piers Morgan, hit Meghan Markle following the Duchess of Essex’s television interview on March 7 with Oprah Winfrey
“I wouldn’t believe her if she read me a weather report,” Morgan, 59, snapped on his show the next day. Good morning Great Britain
Sharon Osbourne and Sheryl Underwood fight on ‘The Talk’
Two days later, Osbourne, 68, and Underwood had an intense conversation about the Morgan controversy.
Did I like everything he said? Did I agree with what he said? No, ”said Osbourne The conversation“It’s not my opinion … I support him for his freedom of speech, and he’s my friend.”
Underwood, 57, then asked Osbourne what she would tell people who felt “ that while you’re standing next to your friend, it seems like you’ve given validation or a safe haven to something he’s uttered that is racist, even if you disagree? “
An emotional Osbourne asked Underwood to explain what Morgan had said was racist.
“I’ll ask you again Sheryl, I asked you during recess and I’m asking you again, and try not to cry, because if someone should be crying, it should be me,” said Osbourne.
“Educate me! Tell me if you’ve heard him say racist things, ”she continued.
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Is Piers Morgan ‘racist’?
Underwood replied to her co-host saying that “it’s not the exact words of racism, it’s the implications and the response to it.”
“Not to deal with that because she’s a black woman, and try to turn it down or make it look less than it is, that’s what makes it racist,” Underwood said. “But right now I’m talking for a woman who I believe is my girlfriend and I don’t want anyone here to watch this and think we’re attacking you for being racist.”
As a result of the exchange, Statistics Netherlands has announced an investigation into the situation.
“We are committed to a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace,” the network said in a March 12 statement. The conversation are currently being assessed internally. “
The day the network made the announcement, Underwood, 57, admitted The Steve Harvey Morning Show that her conversation with Osbourne took her by surprise.
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‘I thought we were having a conversation like we normally do. But then I got the feeling that, wait a minute, this isn’t what it usually is, ”Underwood explained. “I also got a different feeling of, okay, Sheryl, this is time for you to act in the leadership position… this is time for you to show what you are made of, and in a personal way. Whatever anyone says about you, I can show you something better than I can tell you. “
Osbourne later offered a public apology.
“After some thought, after sitting down with your comments and sitting with my heart, I’d like to get into the discussion on Wednesday’s The Talk,” Osbourne said on Twitter. “I have always been with so much love and support from the black community and I have deep respect and love for the black community.”
“To anyone of color I’ve offended and / or anyone who feels confused or disappointed by what I said, I’m really sorry. I panicked, felt blinded, got defensive and left my fear and disgust at being accused of being racially taken over, ”continued Osbourne.
“Few things hurt my heart more than racism, so feeling connected to that made me spin quickly. I’m not perfect, I’m still learning like us and will continue to learn, listen and do better, ”she added.
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