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‘The Talk’ Extends Its Hiatus Again Following Sharon Osbourne Controversy

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On Friday evening, the team at The Talk was informed that they would not be returning from their original planned hiatus on Tuesday, and that there was no firm return date yet for all-new live shows.

According to Deadline, they shared that their sources say the hiatus will go on at least through next Friday, March 26th.

All of this fallout came on the heels of CBS launching an investigation following the March 10th episode of the afternoon series, when an exchange between co-hosts, Sharon Osbourne and Sheryl Underwood became heated, following Osbourne’s defense of her friend Piers Morgan for comments he made following Meghan Markle’s revelations during her Oprah Winfrey interview.  This sparked an uncomfortable back and forth between Osbourne and Underwood on the topic of racism.

Since that time, other allegations against Osbourne have come to light via her former ‘Talk’ co-hosts, Holly Robinson Peete and Leah Ramini.

In an interview with ET, Sharon revealed that she had been blindsided by the producers and Underwood and had been set-up, most likely by executives, because of her siding with Morgan since the interview with Meghan and Harry aired on CBS, and  she did not know whether or not she would ultimately be back on The Talk.

So, do you think Sharon should return with the show? Do you think The Talk should replace her? What is the appropriate action for the network to take other than issuing statements? Share your thoughts in the comment section.

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FREEDOM OF SPEECH

No offense “A,” but the things Sharon Osbourne continues to be accused of are serious, and far from “freedom of speech.”

CBS also has the freedom to dismiss an employee for cause if they say something detrimental to the network’s image.

I have a gut feeling, that The Talk will be cancelled.The ratings are a record low this season.

That’s fine with me and bring one of our CBS soaps back or give us a new CBS soap.

Hell yes! I don’t watch these daytime talk shows. I miss As The World Turns

Michaela, that will never happen.

CBS would likely give the hour back to its affiliates to program with local news or syndicated talk shows

Just get rid of this show, it’s not the same anymore, the original cast was 100% better! CBS it’s a low rated show, more watch THE PRICE IS RIGHT !

This is becoming a genuine mess. There are some outcomes from this:

A) Sharon Osbourne is fired
B) The Talk is cancelled
C) Nothing happens

Scott, A & B is fine with me.

I have a better solution- fire Sharon Osbourne and bring back Sara Gilbert

I used love this show, but there has been too much turnover. But, on the other hand the same thing was said about The View and it has the ratings now. Not sure about the two new co-hosts.

Just cancel the show.

I’m sure there’s much more we aren’t privy to, but based on the specific episode when this exchange took place, I don’t think Sharon should be fired. Clearly after all these years producers & viewers know that Sharon is unpredictable & often says cringe worthy things. This was different, but it seemed to me that she felt blind sided and was hurt by the accusations. I don’t believe she is racist. I do believe that she says stupid thoughtless things from time to time.
Society has changed. Overlooking thoughtless comments seems to be a thing of the past. She made a career with her outrageous commentary, but she didn’t adjust to the changes in the world & now she’ll probably pay a price for thinking she could slide by.
With regards to the show being cancelled, I’m not invested one way or the other. When Sara moved on I quit watching regularly. When Eve left I watched even less often. I like the new hosts, but Sheryl Underwood’s insistence on bringing her religion into nearly conversation is tiresome

Yes I agree the way things are now you do have to be careful what you say but Sharon can be a little mouthy but I don’t believe she is racist. Cheryl handled herself the best she could. I think the network might be taking it a little too far with firing Sharon or cancelling the show. Let them talk that’s why they call it the Talk Leave it on. I watch it from time to time but miss the original cast with Sara and Julie.

Cancel the show. It was never interesting and has had too many host changes. I don’t like Sharon Osbourne, but I agree with her points regarding Piers Morgan.

I was always furious that this show took over the timeslot for As the World Turns. It’s a shame that Amanda Kloots had to experience this toxic environment. I guess that’s show business.

Fill this hour with 30 minute versions of As the World Turns and Guiding Light. They will generate much higher ratings than The Talk.

Procter & Gamble (not CBS) owns ATWT and GL. Unfortunately for soap opera fans, there’s no financial model that works for returning them to production.

Just get rid of the show. It is not fun to watch anymore. The two new additional women add nothing.

The show is past it’s sell by date. I loved Sharon but the show should be cancelled permanently.✨

The whole show is silly you put 5 people with totally different backgrounds together and watch them TALK (fight) out different subjects every day and now you dont like the outcome you got what you asked
CANCEL THE WHOLE SHOW SHARON WILL BE JUST FINE

Its not Sharon’s fault, from what I saw she was being interrogated and wrongfully accused. However, cancel the show because like everything else they are a bunch of troublemaking, crying racist over everything, catfighting women. I wouldn’t blame Sharon if she walked away and if they keep the show on the air without her then audience will be made to feel like if they keep watching they are on the “racist whistleblowers” side which many done want to be. This is the producers fault for stirring that racist pot and also that other ladies for arguing about it.

I was watching that episode. Your investigators must carefully watch the “gleeful smirk” on Sheryl”s face! Sheryl knew this was a setup.
I don’t like race baiters!!
Mrs. O did nothing wrong in defending Piers Morgan’s right to call out the lies by Meghan Martyr Markle!
Piers would have said the same correct observation no matter what alleged color, pink, purple, or polka dotted, of the lying Meghan Martyr Markle.
Sheryl needs to apologize to all viewers and Mrs. O!
The executive who set up this race baiting needs to b fired for destroying the best talk show on television.
Without honest discussion and RESPECT for others opinions the race crap will further divide people.
U GO MS.O!!!!!!

Rachael A
I agree about Sharon defending the right of Pierce Morgan’s right to call it as he sees it, but the rest of it is B.S and always has been. For one thing, anyone that has ever watched Mrs.O, on this show or any other has to admit she has a big mouth, or they are deaf and blind. The things she has been accused of by former hosts is nothing new, I’ve heard them before except the nasty things recently revealed that she said about Sarah Gilbert. They couldn’t pay me enough money to sit next to that woman, any where.
Finally, you said that Pierce had the right to ” call out the lies” by “the lying M.M” Why does he or anyone have the right to say they were lies, except whomever she was speaking of, and what do you mean by “correct observation”? Yes, he may have observed it, but certainly doesn’t mean his observation was correct! Sharon may be sorry for what she said and feel forced to give a phony apology, but believe me, she isn’t sorry for anything she said.

I dont think Sharon should be fired. I think she is owed a apology by the ececutives for blind siding her. I dont like what Cheryl did to her she should of warned her.
The new ladies dont fit.
I wish Sharon much love and luck.

Sharon publicly defended the odious Piers Morgan. There is no going back from that.

This show was always just a rip off of The View, and was created solely to give Julie a job!
Her hubby was head of CBS, so he created this just for her! Now that both of them are gone, just dump the show!
No one has stuck around for very long because they can’t stand working with Sharon! Time to pull the plug!

Actually, Sara Gilbert created the show.

I guess I knew that, but making Julie the main co-host/spokesperson was a guarantee that it would get the green light.

The talk won’t be the same without sharon. She makes the show. If the talk comes back and sharon nots there I’m not watching anymore. After the way she was attacked I wouldn’t want to go back

She should be replaced. Anyone who defends a low life like Piers Morgan with his racist attitude is not worthy to be on this show. I think Underwood handled the situation as best as she could.

Some of the things Sharon is accused of regarding Holly and Leah are old news. If something was to be done, why wasn’t it done years ago? I’m not totally sure what Sharon said recently. I do agree with some of the things Piers said. I don’t think everything Meghan said is true necessarily. I guess it’s her perception. And if she was suicidal, why didn’t she just go get help? I certainly hope that no one would stop her from seeking help.

Hey Momo: From what Meghan said — and I do believe her — she tried to get help but was told by the handlers (the “Institution”) of the family that she was not permitted to get help, as it would bring about negative publicity to the royals. If true, what a terrible place to be.

But Harry and William spoke about mental health and how the death of their mother affected them. They were proponents of mental health. Why couldn’t she just nip out to the doctor? And if she said she was suicidal, wouldn’t having a Royal commit suicide bring negative publicity? So something doesn’t add up IMO.

I thought she and Harry would do a lot of good as they both seemed philanthropic. I do think Harry never got proper help and healing after the death of his mother.

Jamesj75
Oops, should have seen your post first.

Just re-reading some of these comments. The end of your comment asks why didn’t Megan seek help? According to the interview, if you watched it, told Oprah that she asked for help and was denied it, the firm as it’s called would not allow it, putting them in a bad light.

I think she could have if she really tried. It just doesn’t sound believable. That’s my opinion. I do think there are 3 sides to every story.

She needs to go …. she is a mean woman …. that thinks it’s funny to degrade people

Sheryl should quit if a colleague offends her

She was blindsided piers nor sharon ia a racist. Underwood needs to get off her high horse. Sharon should leave and stop appologizing.

I think Sheryl should be replaced. She’s the racist. Who does she think she is. Sharon has the right to side with her friend!! Sheryl is the racist. I’m done with the talk. As long as Sheryl is still on there. Sheryls speech is horrible too. Sounds ridiculous on air

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Rosie O’Donnell Says She Will Return to ‘The View’ During its Season 30

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Rosie O’Donnell revealed that she plans to head back to a seat at the table of ABC’s morning talk show The View.

The announcement came during Monday’s episode of The Tangle Podcast where she shared she will participate in “in whatever way they want” her or “just as a guest” for its upcoming 30th season.

The View’s season 30 will kick-off this fall in September. O’Donnell explained, “They’re bringing back all the hosts, I think. And, you know, I’m pretty proud of that show, what it’s become and how it really speaks to the people and to politics.”

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ROSIE ON HER PREVIOUS GO-ROUNDS ON THE VIEW

As fans of The View know, O’Donnell famously had two different one-year stints on the talk show in 2007 and again in 2014- 2015. She often feuded with then co-host Elizabeth Hasselbeck.

However, during her discussion with host, Kyle Ridley on The Tangle Podcast, O’Donnell also noted she often had tense moments with longtime moderator and anchor, Whoopi Goldberg.

O’Donnell also expressed, “Many, many people got the short end of the stick there. It was, you know, it was a factory where people were being churned in and out and their tenuous security, nobody got to be calm. It also was a show at the time that was run by a man. A show created by a woman, for women, about women, and the man was deciding what we should talk about. And that didn’t sit right with me, you know.”

Back in 2023, Brooke Shields had asked Rosie on her podcast, Now What? with Brooke Shields, about how she felt on her two stints at The View and all the controversy that surrounded it. Rosie at that time, stated, “I know this, it’s not the best use of my talent to get in a show where I have to argue and defend basic principles of humanity and kindness. It was not something I’d ever do again.”

You can check out the clip with Rosie and Kyle Ridley discussing her return to The View in some form for its upcoming 30th season below.

Then weigh-in: Would you be excited to see Rosie, even for a one-day or a week guest stint on the upcoming celebratory season of The View, or not so much? Let us know via the comment section.

 

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Television Academy and NATAS Open Reunification Talks After Split Almost 50 Years Ago

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In what could prove to be a massive shake-up ahead, both the TV Academy (ATAS), who presides over the Primetime Emmys, and the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS), who preside over the Daytime Emmys, are in exploratory reunification discussions to merge the two organizations into one.

Both sides received an overwhelming vote and support from their boards to evaluate what a unified Academy could look like. However there is no formal calendar at this juncture for the discussions. In addition, because of the ongoing unification talks that should occur, the TV Academy board has voted to extend all current sitting Governors’ terms by one year so they can see the process through.

Boards at both organizations voted overwhelmingly to evaluate what a unified Academy could make possible: a strong vision for the Academy’s future, more effective thought leadership for the industry, broader service and support for members coast-to-coast, and new momentum and opportunities across the full complement of national Emmy competitions.

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AFTER NEARLY 50 YEARS, CAN THE EMMYS BE UNDER ONE BANNER?

In a joint statement, ATAS and NATAS shared, “Television remains the most powerful medium we have to shape culture and prompt conversations that define us—no matter the size of the screen, With the business of television undergoing such a monumental transformation, this is the right moment to explore a reunification of our Academies, providing our members and our industry with a bolder voice advocating for them and a stronger partner to navigate the future with them.”

If the reunification talks continue, this would be the first time since the two Emmy organizations split back on June 30, 1977 that they have tried to come together, all of this after almost three decades of often uneasy and strained tension between the two.

The most recent joint change came in 2022 when a move of the game show categories went from NATAS to ATAS’ and now are in the Primetime Emmys.

Deadline notes that a unification of the two television academies who overall preside over nighttime and daytime programming would be similar how SAG and AFTRA used to represent performers from completely different dayparts of work.

Could the Daytime Emmys finally see some love in primetime and have their major categories televised as part of the annual kudofest every September? Stay tuned.

Meanwhile, the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards ceremony will take place live on Monday, September 14th starting at 8:00 p.m. ET / 5:00 p.m. PT and air on NBC and stream on Peacock emanating from the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles. While, the 53rd annual Daytime Emmy Awards will take place on Friday, October 30, time to be announced, live from the Hollywood Palladium and will be streamed on watchtheemmys.tv

The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) is a service organization dedicated to the advancement of the arts and sciences of television and the promotion of creative leadership for artistic, educational and technical achievements within the television industry. It recognizes excellence in television with the coveted Emmy Awards for News & Documentary, Sports, Daytime and Children’s & Family programming, as well as achievements in television Technology & Engineering.

The Television Academy (ATAS) strives to shape and advance the dynamic television landscape; cultivate a diverse, inclusive and accessible professional community; and advocate for the television industry while capturing the spirit of a new generation of content creators and industry professionals. Through innovative programs, publications and events, the Academy and its Foundation foster and empower storytellers. The Academy also celebrates those who excel in the industry recognizing their achievements through awards and accolades, including the renowned Emmy Award. Membership in the Academy is open to working professionals in the television industry.

So, would you like to see the Primetime Emmy and the Daytime Emmys fold into one show if the two unions reached a unification arrangement? Do you hope that after almost 50 years, the two organizations can finally make some serious headway? Share your thoughts via the comment section below.

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53rd Annual Daytime Emmy Nominations Announced: ‘The Young and the Restless’ Tops With 18, ‘Beyond the Gates’ With 15

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The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) today announced the full list of nominees for the upcoming 53rd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards, and it was CBS daytime’s The Young and the Restless and broadcast television newest soap opera, Beyond the Gates that racked up the most nominations with 18 and 15, respectively.

General Hospital was next with 13 overall nominations, followed by Days of our Lives with 8 and The Bold and the Beautiful with 7 nods. The full reveal on Tuesday, follows the announcement of several major categories including Lead Actor and Actress on Monday via Extra and Entertainment Tonight and The View today revealing Daytime Drama Series and more.

The 53rd Annual Daytime Emmys ceremony are set to take place on Friday, October 30 at the historic Hollywood Palladium in Hollywood, California. The ceremony is currently planned to stream via watch.theemmys.tv and its associated apps. For the second year in a row, both the main Emmys and the Creative Arts will be presented together in one night.

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In a statement, Adam Sharp, President and CEO of NATAS expressed, “We’re proud to honor the extraordinary talent and creative teams whose work continues to define and elevate daytime television, As the Daytime landscape evolves and new forms of storytelling emerge, we remain committed to recognizing the innovation happening across the industry.”

“Each year, the Daytime Emmy Awards celebrate the creativity, passion, and dedication that drive this vibrant community of storytellers,” said Rachel Schwartz, Head of the Daytime Emmy Awards. “Congratulations to this year’s nominees, whose work continues to entertain, inspire and connect with audiences every day. We look forward to celebrating their remarkable achievements in Hollywood this October.”

The Daytime Emmy Awards have recognized outstanding achievement in television programming and crafts since 1974, honoring work in a variety of genres, including daytime dramas, talk series, entertainment news, culinary, adventure, instructional and legal/courtroom programming. This year’s Lifetime Achievement Honoree, Gold & Silver Circle Inductees, and ceremony host will be announced at a later date.

Now below, check out the nominees in the daytime drama, talk show, entertainment news series and creative arts categories. Congratulations to all!

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Outstanding Daytime Drama Series

Beyond the Gates
Days of Our Lives
General Hospital
The Young and the Restless

Outstanding Lead Actress in a Daytime Drama Series

Stacy Haiduk (as Kristen DiMera), Days of Our Lives
Karla Mosley (as Dani Dupree), Beyond the Gates
Michelle Stafford (as Phyllis Summers), The Young and the Restless
Heather Tom (as Katie Logan), The Bold and the Beautiful
Tamara Tunie (as Anita Williams Dupree), Beyond the Gates

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Outstanding Lead Actor in a Daytime Drama Series

Eric Braeden (as Victor Newman), The Young and the Restless
Steve Burton (as Jason Morgan), General Hospital
Scott Clifton (as Liam Spencer), The Bold and the Beautiful
Thorsten Kaye (as Ridge Forrester), The Bold and the Beautiful
Christian Jules Le Blanc (as Michael Baldwin), The Young and the Restless

Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Daytime Drama Series

Linsey Godfrey (as Sarah Horton), Days of Our Lives
Camryn Grimes (as Mariah Copeland), The Young and the Restless
Beth Maitland (as Traci Abbott), The Young and the Restless
Trisha Mann-Grant (as Leslie Thomas), Beyond the Gates
Amanda Setton (as Brook Lynn Quartermaine), General Hospital

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Daytime Drama Series

Sean Dominic (as Nate Hastings), The Young and the Restless
Timon Kyle Durrett (as Bill Hamilton), Beyond the Gates
Michael Graziadei (as Daniel Romalotti), The Young and the Restless
Roger Howarth (as Matt Clark), The Young and the Restless
Mike Manning (as Bradley “Smitty” Smith), Beyond the Gates
Lawrence Saint-Victor (as Carter Walton), The Bold and the Beautiful

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Outstanding Emerging Talent in a Daytime Drama Series

Braedyn Bruner (as Emma Scorpio-Drake), General Hospital
Al Calderon (as Javier Hernandez), Days of Our Lives
Alice Halsey (as Rachel Black), Days of Our Lives
Giovanni Mazza (as Gio Palmieri), General Hospital
Ambyr Michelle (as Eva Thomas), Beyond the Gates
Arielle Prepetit (as Naomi Hamilton Hawthorne), Beyond the Gates

Outstanding Guest Performance in a Daytime Drama Series

Jasmine Burke (as June Hughes), Beyond the Gates
Jeff Kober (as Cyrus Renault), General Hospital
Eva LaRue (as Natalia Rogers-Ramirez), General Hospital
Christopher Sean (as Paul Narita), Days of Our Lives
Ray Wise (as Ian Ward), The Young and the Restless

Outstanding Writing Team for a Daytime Drama Series

Beyond the Gates
The Bold and the Beautiful
Days of Our Lives
General Hospital

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Outstanding Directing Team for a Daytime Drama Series

Days of Our Lives
General Hospital
The Young and the Restless

Outstanding Casting for a Daytime Program

Beyond the Gates
General Hospital
The Young and the Restless

Outstanding Daytime Talk Series

3rd Hour of TODAY
The Drew Barrymore Show
The Kelly Clarkson Show
Live With Kelly and Mark
TODAY With Jenna & Friends
The View

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Outstanding Daytime Talk Series Host

Joy Behar, Whoopi Goldberg, Alyssa Farah Griffin, Sara Haines, Sunny Hostin & Ana Navarro, The View
Kelly Clarkson, The Kelly Clarkson Show
Tamron Hall, Tamron Hall
Jennifer Hudson, The Jennifer Hudson Show
Sherri Shepherd, Sherri

Outstanding Entertainment News Series

Access Hollywood
Entertainment Tonight
Extra

Outstanding Daytime Personality (Daily)

Mona Kosar Abdi, Derek Hough & Terri Seymour, Extra
Cassie DiLaura, Denny Directo, Kevin Frazier, Rachel Smith & Nischelle Turner, Entertainment Tonight
Scott Evans, Zuri Hall, Kit Hoover & Mario Lopez, Access Hollywood
Star Jones & Corey Jovan, Divorce Court

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Outstanding Arts and Popular Culture Program

Beyond the Gates: Welcome to the Neighborhood — An Entertainment Tonight Special
Off Script With The Hollywood Reporter
Variety & CNN Actors on Actors
Variety Studio: Actors on Actors
Working In the Theatre

Outstanding Music Direction and Composition for a Daytime

Beyond the Gates, Episode 103
Have Guitar Will Travel World
The Kelly Clarkson Show Episode 5033
Let Frankie Cook,” Getting the Band Back Together
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

Outstanding Technical Direction and Video for a Daytime Program

Beyond the Gates, Episode 104
The Bold and the Beautiful,” Episode 9511
Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade”
The Jennifer Hudson Show, ” Episode 4041
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade”

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Outstanding Hairstyling and Makeup for a Daytime Program

Beyond the Gates, Episode 103
General Hospital, Episode 15719
The Kelly Clarkson Show,” Episode 5033
The Young and the Restless,” Episode 13273

Outstanding Costume Design / Styling for a Daytime Program

The Jennifer Hudson Show, Episode 4140
The Kelly Clarkson Show
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
The Young and the Restless Episode 13149
The Young and the Restless Episode 13273

Outstanding Sound Mixing and Sound Editing for a Live Daytime Program

The Bold and the Beautiful, Episode 9658
The Jennifer Hudson Show Episode 4039
The Kelly Clarkson Show Episode 5007
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
The Young and the Restless,” Episode 13260

Outstanding Lighting Direction for a Daytime Program

Beyond the Gates Episode 104
General Hospital Episode 15624
The Jennifer Hudson Show Episode 4010
The Kelly Clarkson Show Episode 6169
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade”

Outstanding Art Direction/Set Decoration/Scenic Design for a Daytime Program

The Kelly Clarkson Show Episode 5033
Live with Kelly and Mark Episode 250414
The View Episode 6280
The Young and the Restless Episode 13145
The Young and the Restless Episode 13244

So, what do you think of the 53rd annual Daytime Emmy nominations? Who are you happy to see receive a nomination and who do you think was snubbed? Weigh-in via the comment section.

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