(CNN) Sharon Osbourne has issued a public apology to the Black community after facing controversy over her impassioned defense of Piers Morgan on panel show "The Talk". The 68-year-old star came under fire Wednesday after she demanded a definition of racism from Black co-host Sheryl Underwood during a heated discussion about Morgan's controversial departure from ITV's "Good Morning Britain," following his remarks on Meghan, Duchess of Sussex. Osbourne had also defended Morgan on Twitter, telling the British journalist: "I am with you. I have always been embraced with so much love & support from the black community & I have deep respect & love for the black community." Sharon Osbourne clashed with co-host over Sheryl Underwood over her support of Piers Morgan.

Source: CNN March 12, 2021 12:33 UTC