Sharon Osbourneis continuing to deny the mounting allegations of racism and bullying against her.
On Tuesday, journalist Yashar Ali published areportalleging that Osbourne, 68, referred to her formerThe Talkco-hostJulie Chenas “wonton” and “slanty eyes,” citing multiple unnamed sources, including another formerThe Talkco-host,Leah Remini.
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Osbourne called the claims “crap, all crap,” in an interview first given toDaily MailWednesday, (PEOPLE confirmed the veracity of the quotes, and Osbourne shared a similar statement), but repeated the racist language, adding “Everyone’s got an opinion or a story like the wonton story. It’s like f— off with your f—— wonton story. F— off!”
“Of course, it’s a pile on. People want to add fuel to the fire and it comes with the territory and that’s fine,” she said.
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Ali’s Tuesday report further claimed that Osbourne referred to former co-host and executive producerSara Gilbert, who is lesbian, as “p—- licker” and “fish eater.”
Reps for both Chen and Gilbert did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment at the time.
“CBS is committed to a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace across all of our productions,” reps for the show said in a statement to PEOPLE. “We’re also very mindful of the important concerns expressed and discussions taking place regarding events on The Talk. This includes a process where all voices are heard, claims are investigated and appropriate action is taken where necessary.”
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The show previously announced a production hiatus on Monday, less than a week after Osbourne defended friendPiers Morganfollowing the backlash for hiscontroversial remarksquestioning the validity ofMeghan Markle’s discussion on mental health during herrecent interview with Oprah Winfrey.
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That same week,Holly Robinson Peete, who exited the daytime talk show in 2011 following its first season, claimed that Osbourne hadcomplained she was “too ‘ghetto,'“and alleged that it played a role in her departure.
According to the report from Ali, Remini also claimed that Osbourne didn’t want Peete as a co-host onThe Talk. Prior to filming the first season of the show, Remini said she went to lunch with Osbourne, who “tried to persuade [Remini] to join Osbourne in ousting Robinson Peete as a co-host,” the report states.
Remini alleged that after Osbourne costarred with Peete onThe Celebrity Apprentice 3, Osbourne said Peete “wasn’t a good person, not to trust her and that we should find ‘another Black person who is funny.'”
On Friday, Peete, 56, recalled her exit, which came after Osbourne’s alleged name-calling on the show.
“I’m old enough to remember when Sharon complained that I was too ‘ghetto’ for #theTalk…then I was gone,” Peetetweeted. “I bring this up now bc I was mortified watching the disrespectful condescending tone she took w/her co host who remained calm & respectful because…she HAD to. 🤦🏽♀️ 🤷🏽♀️ #fbf.”
The following day, Osbourne denied ever calling Peete “too ghetto” or having a role in her exit from the show.
source: people.com
