Sheryl Underwood Opens Up About Sharon Osbourne Feud on The View
Television personality Sheryl Underwood has publicly addressed her notorious feud with former The Talk co-panelist Sharon Osbourne during her guest-hosting appearance on The View. The discussion occurred on Tuesday's episode as Underwood filled in for Alyssa Farah Griffin, who is currently on maternity leave.
The Infamous 2021 On-Air Clash
Underwood, 62, reflected on the heated 2021 exchange that centered on racism and the British Royal Family. The conflict erupted after Piers Morgan faced widespread criticism for his remarks about Meghan Markle and Prince Harry following their Oprah Winfrey interview. Osbourne defended Morgan, leading to a tense confrontation where she demanded Underwood "educate" her and told her not to cry.
"It started because Prince Harry and Meghan Markle did an Oprah Winfrey interview, and the Duchess said she experienced racism at the hands of the Royal Family," Underwood recalled. "And Piers Morgan, Sharon Osbourne's friend, really went into it, defending the Royal Family and saying that was not racism. I think, at that point, Sharon Osbourne got involved and defended Piers Morgan and said there wasn't racism."
Aftermath and Show Cancellations
The explosive incident prompted an internal investigation and a nearly month-long hiatus for The Talk, ultimately resulting in Osbourne's dismissal from the program. The daily talk show was canceled three years later in 2024. During The View discussion, longtime co-host Joy Behar quipped about the rival show's fate, stating, "And God canceled that show."
Underwood's Current Perspective
When asked about the feud by co-host Sunny Hostin, Underwood expressed her discomfort with workplace conflicts. "I don't like to beef with my coworkers," she stated, adding that during the original incident she had been "sitting in the middle of it looking around like, 'what the hell?'"
Despite the public fallout and professional consequences, Underwood revealed she maintains positive feelings toward Osbourne. "I still believe there's some love between me and Sharon Osbourne," she declared. The comedian also shared that she attempted to reach out to Osbourne following the death of her husband, Ozzy Osbourne, in July 2025.
"I tried to reach out when Ozzy passed," Underwood said, referring to the rock legend who died of a heart attack after 43 years of marriage to Sharon. "I sat next to her for years, and I do believe that when she's hurt, she's really hurt. I believe that what really happened to me, I'd gotten into a couple of problem discussions on The Talk. Y'all know. Amen, right? God let me live to correct some of the things that I said."
Broader Context of Celebrity Feuds
The discussion occurred during a segment on celebrity conflicts, with Hostin specifically asking Underwood for her perspective due to her "pretty big spat" and "feud over race" with Osbourne. The exchange highlighted how personal disagreements can escalate into public controversies with lasting professional repercussions in the entertainment industry.
Underwood's appearance on The View marks her continued presence in daytime television following The Talk's cancellation, demonstrating her resilience in an industry where public conflicts can define careers. Her reflections offer insight into the complex dynamics of workplace relationships under the intense scrutiny of national television.
