Ozzy Osbourne Alleges Sharon Osbourne Was 'Set Up' in 'The Talk' Controversy

In Ozzy Osbourne's new memoir, 'Last Rites', the former Black Sabbath frontman provides insight into the 2021 controversy that resulted in his wife, Sharon Osbourne, leaving her co-hosting role on the talk show 'The Talk'.

According to Ozzy, the incident began when Sharon defended her friend Piers Morgan, who had faced backlash for his comments about Meghan Markle. Sharon stated that not believing Markle's claims did not automatically make someone a racist. This sparked an internal investigation at CBS, the network that aired 'The Talk', and they ultimately determined that Sharon's behavior "did not align with our values for a respectful workplace."

Ozzy, however, alleges that Sharon was "set up" and that the person who orchestrated the situation "knew what they were doing." He vehemently denies claims that Sharon is racist, stating that it goes against everything she has ever stood for. Ozzy believes Sharon was unfairly targeted and that the consequences of being labeled as such would have been devastating for her career.

Despite the initial turmoil, Ozzy notes that Sharon quickly moved past the incident, remaining friendly with many of her former co-workers. He describes her as an "incredible woman" who is able to let go of such situations. Poetic justice, Ozzy adds, was ultimately served when 'The Talk' was canceled in 2024, over two years after Sharon's departure.