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Zara Woodcock

Sharon Osbourne teams up with Piers Morgan for new show after controversial CBS exit

Sharon Osbourne announced she has joined TalkTV to front her very own prime time show.

The 69-year-old was previously a panellist on CBS' The Talk but was terminated following her controversial comments.

She defended Piers Morgan's negative comments on Meghan Markle in March last year, which resulted in a heated exchange with co-host Sheryl Underwood.

A clip of her comments on the Duchess of Sussex's skin colour also resurfaced that same month.

And now, a year later, it has been confirmed that the star will host a new current affairs panel show for an hour every week, called The Talk.

Announcing the news today, Sharon told fans: “I’m excited to be working with News UK, the panel and my good friend Piers.

Sharon is joining TalkTV for her very own show (Neil Genower)

"Watch this space for some exciting and lively debates from us all."

The host will be discussing all the issues of the day, including politics, crime, health and even entertainment.

The Talk will be airing in the UK on TalkTV, the same channel Piers joined, later this spring.

Sharon's return to television comes after her tense clash with former co-host Sheryl.

She was accused of racism and the chat show was briefly taken off air as it investigated the incident.

CBS confirmed the former X Factor judge's departure in a statement, with them also stating that they were to go 'on hiatus'

CBS announced: "Sharon Osbourne has decided to leave The Talk.

"The events of the March 10 broadcast were upsetting to everyone involved, including the audience watching at home.

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“As part of our review, we concluded that Sharon’s behaviour toward her co-hosts during the March 10 episode did not align with our values for a respectful workplace.

“We also did not find any evidence that CBS executives orchestrated the discussion or blindsided any of the hosts," it added.

“At the same time, we acknowledge the network and studio teams, as well as the showrunners, are accountable for what happened during that broadcast.

"As it was clear the co-hosts were not properly prepared by the staff for a complex and sensitive discussion involving race.

“During this week’s hiatus, we are coordinating workshops, listening sessions and training about equity, inclusion and cultural awareness for the hosts, producers and crew.

“Going forward, we are identifying plans to enhance the producing staff and producing procedures to better serve the hosts, the production and, ultimately, our viewers."

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