SEASON 11 of The Talk is currently on a hiatus after the heated exchange between Sharon Osbourne and Sheryl Underwood.
Prior to the shows pause, Osbourne and Underwood were joined by Carrie Ann Inaba in the lineup.
Who are the hosts of The Talk now?
Carrie Ann Inaba
Carrie Ann Inaba is a guest judge on Dancing with the Stars and co-host of The Talk.
She was born and raised in Honolulu and she is of Japanese, Chinese, and Irish ancestry.
The TV star has been battling the autoimmune illnesses Sjögren’s Syndrome and fibromyalgia for years.
Carrie candidly told her co-hosts on The Talk that she feels “so much shame” about her illnesses.
“I have all these autoimmune conditions, and I’m in a really bad flare,” the 52-year-old told the panel.
“It sounds so silly, but people who have these like invisible illnesses – whether it’s rheumatoid arthritis, or a gastrointestinal thing… I feel so much shame when I go through these things, because I want to be what people see. And people see a healthy person, from the outside,” she continued.
Sheryl Patrice Underwood is a comedian, actress and television host.
Sheryl Underwood
She rose to fame in the comedy world as the first female finalist in 1989’s Miller Lite Comedy Search.
The Arkansas native joined The Talk panel in 2011.
She candidly revealed that she was married to a man named Michael who committed suicide in 1990 three years into their marriage.
Did Sharon Osbourne quit The Talk?
Osbourne quit The Talk following mass backlash for her “racially insensitive” comments while defending Piers Morgan.
On March 26, CBS released a statement confirming the daytime series will also continue to be on hiatus for the foreseeable future while the cast makes its transition.
“Sharon Osbourne has decided to leave The Talk,” CBS announced on March 26.
“The events of the March 10 broadcast were upsetting to everyone involved, including the audience watching at home.
“As part of our review, we concluded that Sharon’s behavior 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.
The network continued: “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.”
The British personality has been a main fixture on the program since it first premiered in 2010 – making her the only person who has remained on the cast since the beginning.
What did Sharon Osbourne say to Sheryl Underwood?
The audience seemed to turn on Osbourne after she got into a tense argument with co-host Underwood regarding Morgan‘s “racially insensitive” behavior toward Meghan Markle.
Piers even walked off set and left his morning show after he was also accused of racially insensitive comments.
Osbourne continually defended the ex Good Morning Britain anchor after he slammed the Duchess of Sussex’s interview with Oprah Winfrey.
However, Osbourne’s co-host Underwood did not see eye-to-eye with her after Ozzy Osbourne‘s wife said she was supporting Morgan’s “freedom of speech.”
Underwood attempted to explain that racism was not always “the words themselves” but the “intent or way they are said” but Sharon kept fighting back.
They exchanged words as Osbourne ended up in tears during the heated segment – while also quipping at Underwood to “not cry.”
The duo also refused to apologize on air, however Osbourne eventually clarified her position and views on Instagram and ended up blaming the on-air fight on the network, claiming she was “blindsided.”
Who is series creator Sara Gilbert?
Sara Gilbert is an actress, director, and producer who is known for her role as Darlene Conner on the ABC sitcom Roseanne.
The 45-year-old, who is married to musician Linda Perry, co-founded The Talk which began airing in 2010.
Recently, low ratings have threatened The Talk’s air time, and there have allegedly been whispers among executives to have the show axed.
A source told Page Six: “The View has been growing at a huge rate during the Covid lockdown, and The Talk is literally the lowest-rated show in the whole CBS lineup.
“At one point, The Talk and The View were only 30,000 viewers apart.”
Producers are feeling “panicked and frustrated” as the guest hosts filling in for former host Eve – Elaine Welteroth, Amanda Kloots and Rumer Willis – have not been “delivering numbers.”
The insider continued: “Nothing is working. We are now the lowest-rated network program and we can’t get any traction. To lose more than half a million viewers in a year is catastrophic for a daytime show.
“Unless we can hire Gayle King, Oprah or Meghan Markle, the writing is on the wall.”
Who were the original hosts from season one?
Season one’s lineup included Sara Gilbert, Osbourne, Marissa Jaret Winokur, Holly Robinson Peete and Leah Remini.
Marie Osmond is the show’s most short-lived judge.
Marie, who was ousted from the new series last month, has not yet been replaced in the show lineup for season 11.
Since Marie’s exit many fans have leapt to her support, saying they miss the star on the panel.
Eve revealed earlier this month that she will be leaving the popular daytime talk show after four seasons after the staff’s fears she would quit.
The 41-year-old made the shocking announcement on November 2 during the episode of the popular daytime talk show as she revealed she will be wrapping up her time there at the end of December.
The rapper explained that she is unable to host the show from London, England, where she currently lives with her husband, Maximillion Cooper, as she “can’t travel.”
There are rumors that Willis, Kloots or Welteroth will take Eve’s place.
