CBB'S Sharon Osbourne opens up on comments that led to death threats and needing therapy
ok.co.ukCelebrity Big Brother star Sharon Osbourne has opened up about the intense fallout she faced after publicly supporting Piers Morgan amidst his controversial comments on Meghan Markle.The TV personality, known for her stint on Celebrity Big Brother, defended Piers after he openly doubted Meghan's mental health claims made during her explosive interview with Oprah Winfrey, which led to a massive backlash and thousands of complaints to Ofcom.
In a candid revelation, Sharon tweeted her support for Piers, only to find herself in hot water on her show 'The Talk', where co-host Sheryl Underwood questioned if her actions were racially motivated.The on-air confrontation spiraled, leading Sharon to issue an apology: "To anyone of colour that I offended and/or to anyone that feels confused or let down by what I said, I am truly sorry." She admitted to feeling defensive and scared of being labeled racist, which ultimately resulted in CBS parting ways with her.
Since then, Sharon has been vocal about the incident's impact on her career, stating she's now unable to work on television in America.
In a heartfelt interview with Bella magazine, Sharon disclosed the extent of the ordeal: "I went into eight months of therapy after that.
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