LOS ANGELES, CA — CBS has confirmed that “The Talk” will go on without Sharon Osbourne, who is leaving after nearly 11 years on the daytime talk show in the wake of a controversy that erupted over her defense of comments made by Piers Morgan regarding the Meghan Markle/Oprah Winfrey interview and accusations of racism leveled against her by former co-hosts.
“The events of the March 10 broadcast were upsetting to everyone involved, including the audience watching at home,” the network said in a statement announcing that Osbourne would not be returning. “As part of our review, we concluded that Sharon’s behavior toward her co-hosts during the March 10 episode did not align with our values for a respectful workplace.
“We also did not find any evidence that CBS executives orchestrated the discussion or blindsided any of the hosts. At the same time, we acknowledge the network and studio teams, as well as the showrunners, are accountable for what happened during that broadcast as it was clear the co-hosts were not properly prepared by the staff for a complex and sensitive discussion involving race.”
The show was on hiatus this week, and new episodes will resume April 12.
During the hiatus, CBS said it has been “coordinating workshops, listening sessions and training about equity, inclusion and cultural awareness for the hosts, producers and crew. Going forward, we are identifying plans to enhance the producing staff and producing procedures to better serve the hosts, the…
