CBS has postponed the return of the daytime series “The Talk” for the second time, while continuing to investigate allegations filed against co-host Sharon Osbourne.
The show was initially suspended following controversy over Osbourne’s support for Piers Morgan, which sparked several allegations of racism by current and former hosts.
The hiatus was extended days later and the show was scheduled to return on March 22, but will continue to be stopped for at least another week.
“Everyone is on the edge and wants this to end,” a network spokesman said. “It’s still not clear what the outcome will be. They have to thoroughly examine all these things. There are a lot of new leaders and they don’t want to repeat the days of The Moonves, where things were often ignored and let go. They’re studying all the complaints “.
For its part, the British has denied allegations that it called former host Julie Chen “no” and that it labeled Holly Robinson-Peete as “too ghetto” for the show.
The 68-year-old has also notified police and massively tightened her security after receiving threats for herself, her family and even her pets.
She, however apologize for her comments about Morgan after defending her disagreement over Meghan Markle’s mental health, which sparked a heated air discussion between her and co-presenter Sheryl Underwood.
Osbourne was recently accused of spreading lies about her fellow hosts, but has found a supporter of singer Cyndi Lauper.
“I’ve known her for a long time and I don’t think she’s racist,” the “Girls just want to have fun” singer declared on social media on Thursday.
He added, along with a photo of her and Osbourne hugging, “I understand that you may have said the wrong thing, used the wrong words and acted in ways that have been detrimental to others. You may have even rejected the “But I think she’s sincere in trying to do things right.”