Holly Robinson Peete, one of the original hosts ofThe Talk, is speaking out aboutSharon Osbourne.
On Friday, Peete — who exited the daytime talk show in 2011 after its first season — claimed Osbourne, 68, had complained she was “too ‘ghetto,'” alleging that it played a role in her departure.
“I’m old enough to remember when Sharon complained that I was too ‘ghetto’ for #theTalk…then I was gone,” Peete, 56,tweeted. “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.”
A representative for Osbourne did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment.
Holly Robinson Peete (L); Sharon Osbourne (R).
Peete’s allegation comes after Osbourne defendedPiers Morganin thewake of backlashfollowing remarks he made aboutMeghan Markle, prompting a heated conversation with co-hostSheryl Underwood.
“Did I like everything he said? Did I agree with what he said? No,” she said on the show. “Because it’s his opinion. It’s not my opinion … I support him for his freedom of speech, and he’s my friend.”
Sharon Osbourne (L) and Sheryl Underwood (R) onThe Talkon March 10.the talk
During the discussion, a very emotional Osbourne also demanded Underwood explain when Morgan had said something racist, to which her co-host responded that “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.”
On Thursday night, Osbourneissued a statement apologizingfor any harm she may have caused in supporting Morgan.
source: people.com
