CBS has postponed for the second time the return of the daily series “The Talk”, while it continues to investigate the accusations brought against its co-host, Sharon Osbourne.
The show was initially suspended following a controversy over Osbourne’s support of Piers Morgan, which led to several accusations of racism from current and previous hosts.
The hiatus was extended days later, and the show was scheduled to return on March 22, but will continue to be in hiatus for at least another week.
“Everyone is in the language and wants this to end,” said a network spokesman. “There is still no clear understanding of what the outcome will be. He must carefully consider all these things. There are a lot of new leaders and they don’t want to repeat the days in Les Moonves when things were often ignored and let go. He looks at all the accusations. ”
For her part, the British woman denied the accusations that she had called the previous host Julie Chen “ordinary” and that she labeled Holly Robinson-Peete as “too ghetto” for the show.
The 68-year-old also reported to the police and massively strengthened her security after receiving threats for herself, her family and even their pets.
However, excuse for her comments about Morgan after defending her debate over Meghan Markle’s mental health, which sparked a heated discussion between her and co-host Sheryl Underwood.
Most recently, Osbourne was accused of spreading lies about her co-hosts, but found a supporter in singer Cyndi Lauper.
“I’ve known her for a long time and I don’t think she’s racist,” the “Girls Who Want to Have Fun” singer said on Thursday.
She added, along with a photo of her and Osbourne hugging: “I understand that you may have mispronounced, misused words and acted in ways that were harmful to others. Maybe he even apologized. But I think she’s sincere in trying to do the right thing. ”