What happened on The Talk and why is today’s show a rerun?
VIEWERS were left reeling after an on-air row between Sharon Osbourne and Sheryl Underwood.
The fallout from the row has been huge - and while an investigation takes place.
Why is today's The Talk a rerun?
has been off air for the last two days and should be back on air on Wednesday, March 17.
It follows's vocal support for British presenter .
Sharon and co-host Sheryl Underwood entered a heated discussion over Piers' commentary on 's public perception.
CBS launched an internal investigation into the comments, and took the show off air on Monday, March 15, and Tuesday, March 16.
What happened on The Talk?
The controversy all stems from an on-air row that happened on the show on Wednesday, March 10 - following Meghan and 's interview with and its aftermath.
During the row, in which he said he about .
She said: "Did I like everything he said? Did I agree with what he said? No.
"Because it’s his opinion. It’s not my opinion… I support him for his freedom of speech, and he’s my friend.
"I’m not racist… I don’t care what colour or what religion anyone is. Are you a nice person? That’s what I judge you on."
on her comments, saying: "What would you say to people who may feel that while you’re standing by your friend, it appears you gave validation or safe haven to something that he has uttered that is racist, even if you don’t agree?"
Sharon hit back: "I very much feel like I’m about to be put in the electric chair because I have a friend, who many people think is a racist, so that makes me a racist? What does it gotta do with me?"
Becoming increasingly emotional, she continued: “I will ask you again Sheryl... and don’t try and cry because if anyone should be crying, it should be me… You tell me where you have heard him say racist things.”
What has Sharon Osbourne said about her comments?
After the on-air debacle,
She tweeted: “To anyone of color that I offended… I am truly sorry.
"I panicked, felt blindsided, got defensive & allowed my fear & horror of being accused of being racist take over.”
Meanwhile, : "Sharon's been shamed and bullied into apologising for defending me against colleagues accusing me of racism because I don't believe Meghan Markle,
" from those @TheTalkCBS bullies for their disgraceful slurs against ME."
When will The Talk be back on CBS?
It is thought The Talk will return on Wednesday, March 17.
"This is the worst time in the history of the show.
"The network execs are furious that their Grammys night was interrupted by dealing with the show's drama. Heads are going to roll.
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"They may pay off Sharon the rest of her $5 million dollar contract and be done after she called out the network for making producers ambush her. But also possible she will not be let go."
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In a statement released by CBS on Friday, March 12, a spokesperson said: "We are committed to a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace.
"All matters related to the Wednesday episode of The Talk are currently under internal review."