A former member of this ensemble show who previously has also been a network competition judge has been asked back to the ensemble show.

She is refusing to return though until a current member is fired.

Sharon Osbourne

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Sheryl Underwood

Everything Sheryl Underwood Has Said About the Sharon Osbourne Racism Dispute on The Talk

During the episode, Osbourne, 68, defended 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. Osbourne has since apologized for what she called a “panicked” reaction on air.

In the course of their discussion, Underwood, 57, questioned Osbourne about her outspoken support of Morgan, 55, amid his criticism of the Duchess of Sussex.

“What would you say to people who may feel that while you’re standing by your friend, it appears you gave validation or safe haven to something that he has uttered that is racist, even if you don’t agree?” Underwood asked.

Things quickly turned emotional, with Osbourne insisting that Underwood “educate” her and warning her not to cry during the episode. “I very much feel like I’m about to be put in the electric chair because I have a friend, who many people think is a racist, so that makes me a racist?” Osbourne asked while on the verge of tears.

Underwood explained that while Morgan was not overtly racist, she found it hard to understand why Osbourne was defending him so fiercely, telling her “it is not the exact words of racism, it’s the implication and the reaction to it.”

“To not want to address that because she is a Black woman, and to try to dismiss it or to make it seem less than what it is that’s what makes it racist,” Underwood said. “But right now, I’m talking to a woman I believe is my friend and I don’t want anybody here to watch this and think we are attacking you for being racist.” – Source

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