Sheryl Underwood has publicly addressed her notorious feud with former The Talk co-panelist Sharon Osbourne during a guest-hosting appearance on The View. The comedian, stepping in for Alyssa Farah Griffin who is on maternity leave, reflected on the heated 2021 incident that centred on racism and the British Royal Family.
Recalling the On-Air Clash
During Tuesday's episode of The View, co-host Sunny Hostin prompted Underwood, 62, to share her perspective on celebrity feuds, specifically referencing her 'pretty big spat' with Osbourne. Underwood responded by stating, 'I don't like to beef with my coworkers,' and described feeling bewildered during the original confrontation, saying she was 'sitting in the middle of it looking around like, 'what the hell?''
The Root of the Controversy
Underwood explained that the dispute erupted following Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's interview with Oprah Winfrey, in which the Duchess of Sussex alleged experiencing racism within the Royal Family. 'Piers Morgan, Sharon Osbourne's friend, really went into it, defending the Royal Family and saying that was not racism,' Underwood recalled. 'I think, at that point, Sharon Osbourne got involved and defended Piers Morgan and said there wasn't racism.'
The tense exchange saw Osbourne demand that Underwood 'educate' her and instruct her not to cry. This led to a nearly month-long hiatus for The Talk as an internal investigation was conducted, ultimately resulting in Osbourne's dismissal from the show. The Talk was cancelled three years later, a point humorously noted by longtime The View star Joy Behar, who quipped, 'And God canceled that show.'
Underwood's Current Sentiments
Despite the public fallout, Underwood expressed a belief that affection remains between her and Osbourne. 'I still believe there's some love between me and Sharon Osbourne,' she stated. She revealed that she attempted to reach out to Osbourne following the death of her husband, rock legend Ozzy Osbourne, who passed away from a heart attack in July 2025 after 43 years of marriage.
Reflecting on their past working relationship, Underwood added, 'I sat next to her for years, and I do believe that when she's hurt, she's really hurt.' She also acknowledged her own past missteps on The Talk, saying, '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.'
The discussion on The View provided a rare public insight into one of daytime television's most memorable conflicts, highlighting Underwood's perspective on reconciliation and the complex dynamics of high-profile workplace disputes.
