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'They Say I Am Racist': Sharon Osbourne Feels She Will No Longer Be Employed In The US
The famous media personality Sharon Osbourne believes that she won’t find employment in the United States anymore due to racism accusations leveled against her; here’s what she feels.
Sharon Osbourne says she's having trouble finding work in the United States lately. During an appearance on the Celebrity reality show Big Brother in the United Kingdom, she discussed facing public backlash after being accused of racist behavior on The Talk with her housemates. She told co-stars Lauren Simon and Louis Walsh (via Yahoo!), “I got banned in America. I did nothing wrong.”
According to Yahoo!, when Simon inquired whether Osbourne could work in the U.S., Osbourne replied, "I can legally... but nobody will employ me because they say I am racist." Simon noted Osbourne's Jewish heritage, to which Osbourne affirmed, "I know, and that’s what I said to them!"
"They believe we don't understand being bullied," Osbourne added. "I would never target someone based on their race or religion, ever.”
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Sharon Osbourne stands by Piers Morgan amid Meghan Markle controversy
In March 2021, Osbourne stirred controversy on The Talk by defending Piers Morgan, who had been criticized for his skepticism about Meghan Markle's statements on mental health during her interview with Oprah Winfrey. Osbourne maintained that Morgan isn't racist, acknowledging his disagreement with his views but supporting his right to express them as a friend.
Sheryl Underwood, a co host, expressed concern that by supporting her friend, Osbourne might unintentionally condone or protect racist remarks. In response, Osbourne likened the situation to facing a severe judgment simply for being friends with someone accused of racism.
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CBS condemns Sharon Osbourne's conduct on March 10 episode
Following the intense on-air argument, Osbourne faced accusations of racist and homophobic behavior backstage at The Talk. Osbourne denied these claims and left the show shortly afterwards.
CBS acknowledged that the March 10 broadcast's events upset everyone, including the audience. In their review, they determined that Sharon's conduct toward her co-hosts didn't adhere to their workplace values of respect.
TV personality reveals Sharon Osbourne's uncertain future amid Suspension
In April 2022, Osbourne stated that her career took a significant hit following the Talk incident. She has been part of the daytime talk show since 2010.
"They told me, You're on permanent suspension. We don't think you're repentant enough. We'll decide if you can come back,” the TV personality recounted to The Sunday Times. "I asked, Who will decide? They replied, We can't tell you.
Osbourne mentioned that the controversy didn't impact her career in the U.K., but opportunities in the U.S. vanished quickly.
At the time, Osbourne expressed that her phone for TV career opportunities in America was silent. No calls came through. However, her situation remained unchanged in England and Australia. In America, it felt as if she was overlooked.
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