It’s been almost a week since Sharon Osbourne overthrew Sheryl Underwood because she questioned her defense of Piers Morgan’s controversial comments about Meghan Markle on “The Talk,” and the co-hosts have yet to reconcile.
“Sharon is upset with Sheryl because she feels she helped sow a seed that is racist and [Osbourne]He is not able to rationalize that this is not the case, “said a Page from the CBS daily for Page Six.
In fact, the insider said, Sharon went crazy after the show and shouted, “I’m taking my lawyers!”
Osbourne has long apologized to those he offended in the black community, but did not mention Underwood.
However, a source close to Osbourne told us that he had personally contacted Underwood.
“I sent him a very detailed, emotional and heartfelt apology on Friday. It was very personal and Sheryl did not return to her “, said the source.
Later, Osbourne gave an interview to Variety magazine, where he attacked CBS for bypassing it with the segment.
But sources told us that Osbourne initially wanted to talk about Morgan and Markle on the show.
“Whenever Sharon is on the news, she always goes to the producers and wants to approach her on the show. She was aggressive about supporting Piers on social media and was dragged into it.
“She came to work after being labeled a racist on Twitter and asked to address what is happening online. she [was not] blinded by CBS, “the insider said.
Osbourne originally intended to approach it in a monologue, but “30-35 minutes” before going live, we are told that the producers changed their minds and decided they wanted a discussion between the hosts.
The insider continued: “Everyone knew there would be a discussion. Sharon was already hyper-emotional and was expecting cover from Sheryl, then she felt attacked. He blames Sheryl. In the post-show session, she shouted, “I’m taking my lawyers!” ”
The Osbourne source explained: “Sharon was perhaps expecting two questions, not a 20-minute segment. He broke the precedent and, to make matters worse, [the ladies] came to Jesus a few weeks ago, swearing to support each other. To be attacked as she did, it felt very painful. “
CBS announced that it is investigating the exchange after Osbourne dropped the “F bomb” twice, including shouting: “I can’t be racist. I’m a [bleeping] Jew.”
And Page Six exclusively revealed co-host Elaine Welteroth and her hairstyle complained that there was an alleged “racially insensitive and hostile environment” on the show.
The investigation comes after years of other high-profile scandals involving toxic work environment and racial accusations in the network.
The CBS representative did not comment, but released a statement on Friday after the announcement.
“We are dedicated to a diverse, inclusive and respectful job,” they said.
“The Talk” suspended live episodes and aired previously recorded shows on Monday and Tuesday. He expects to return to live shows on Wednesday.