The Talkwill return to CBS Monday following a month-long hiatus — without former longtime co-hostSharon Osbourne.
The April 12 episode of the morning talk show will feature remaining co-hostsSheryl Underwood,Carrie Ann Inaba,Amanda KlootsandElaine Welterothdiscussing “race and healing” with diversity, equity, inclusion and justice expert Dr. Donald E. Grant.
Life coach Dr. Anita Phillips will also make an appearance to “share her expertise on how to heal after a painful event or conversation.”
“The Talkreturns with a discussion about race and healing; expert on diversity, equity, inclusion and justice Dr. Donald E. Grant will offer advice on how to have these difficult conversations; nationally acclaimed trauma therapist and life coach Dr. Anita Phillips will share her expertise on how to heal after a painful event or conversation,” the schedule for the show reads, according toThe Wrap.
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It was announced last month that Osbourne, 68, would be leaving her post atThe Talkafter she had a heated exchange with Underwood, 57, on air.
During the March 10 broadcast, Osbourne defended her friendPiers Morganfollowing the backlash he faced for makingcontroversial remarksaboutMeghan Markle’sinterview with Oprah Winfrey.
When Underwood pushed back against Osbourne, their conversation quickly turned emotional, with Osbourne telling Underwood to “educate” her and warning her not to cry during the episode. Osbournelater apologizedfor her “panicked” defense of Morgan.
The incident led to the daytime talk show going on anextended hiatusas CBSlaunched an investigationinto the matter. Ultimately, CBS revealed on March 26 that Osbourne wasstepping awayfrom the show.
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Since her controversial conversation with Underwood, Osbourne has also been accused of a number of additional instances of racism, homophobia and bullying on the set ofThe Talk, all of which she has denied.
On March 16, journalist Yashar Ali published areportalleging that Osbourne used racial slurs while referring to her formerThe Talkco-hostJulie Chen, citing multiple unnamed sources and another former co-host,Leah Remini.
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Ali’s report further claimed that Osbourne referred to former co-host and executive producerSara Gilbert, who is lesbian, as “p—- licker” and “fish eater.”
The week prior,Holly Robinson Peete, who exitedThe Talkin 2011 following its first season, claimed Osbourne hadcomplained she was “too ‘ghetto,'“which she said played a role in her departure.
source: people.com
