Joy Behar's Divine Dig: 'God Canceled The Talk' as Sheryl Underwood Breaks Silence on Explosive Sharon Osbourne Feud

BY Elena Rossi • MARCH 10 2026 AT 12:58 PM ET

Credit: Joy Behar and Sheryl Underwood on 'The View' ; Sharon Osbourne on 'The Talk'. Credit: ABC; Cliff Lipson/CBS via Getty; ABC

In a bombshell moment on The View, Sunny Hostin ignited the conversation by labeling the Underwood-Osbourne clash as a "pretty big spat" and a "feud over race." Underwood, visibly reflective, shot back, "I don't like to beef with my coworkers," adding she was left "sitting in the middle of it looking around like, what the hell?"—a raw admission that has fans buzzing.

Whoopi Goldberg, Sara Haines, Joy Behar, Sunny Hostin, Sheryl Underwood on 'The View'. ABC

Hostin traced the feud's origins to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's explosive Oprah interview, where Meghan alleged racism within the Royal Family. "Piers Morgan, Sharon Osbourne's friend, went into overdrive defending the Royals, denying racism," Hostin summarized. "That's when Osbourne jumped in, backing Morgan and dismissing the racism claims—a move that set the stage for a TV war."

Underwood, with emotion in her voice, defended her stance: "We can't let you drag her, especially when she's addressing not just racism, but her mental health." She revealed a glimmer of hope, saying, "I still believe there's some love between me and Sharon Osbourne. I tried to reach out when Ozzy passed. I love her, but sometimes... you hope it doesn't blow up like this."

The fallout was catastrophic: the feud forced a temporary pause on The Talk, and the show was ultimately axed in 2024. Underwood reflected, "I sat next to her for years, and I do believe when she's hurt, she's really hurt. I got into some messy discussions on The Talk. Y'all know. Amen, right? God let me live to correct some of the things I said."

The cast of 'The Talk,' including Sharon Osbourne and Sheryl Underwood. Randee St. Nicholas/CBS

In a viral twist, Underwood quipped, "And that's why I'm on the 'I Need a Job' tour—because I need a job!" Turning to Joy Behar, she teased, "But Joy, you've had your situation with people!" Behar laughed it off with a sharp retort: "How dare you," as Underwood fired back, "Listen, you talked about a show I was on that got canceled, baby, I've got to give you something back!"

Behar's clapback stole the show: "Yeah, but I'm still here!" Underwood, playing the guest card, countered, "But, I'm a guest, and I'm trying to come back!"—a moment of levity that's already trending online.

Sunny Hostin and Sheryl Underwood on 'The View'. ABC

Whoopi Goldberg wrapped it up with sage advice for public spats: "You do what you can, try not to fight on social media. Make a phone call. If you want to talk to Sharon, call her. It doesn't matter if she takes it—you've made the effort. That's what counts." Her words, delivered hours after Mo'Nique's open letter (unreferenced), add a layer of wisdom to the drama.

TheEntBase has reached out to Osbourne's reps for comment, but the real story is in the raw, unfiltered exchange that's set social media ablaze.

THE ENTBASE VIEW

"This isn't just another talk show spat—it's a cultural flashpoint. Underwood's candidness about race, mental health, and forgiveness, paired with Behar's cheeky divine intervention line, makes this a must-share story. The feud's roots in the Meghan Markle interview add real-world relevance, while Goldberg's call for private resolution offers a poignant counterpoint. Expect this to dominate headlines and spark debates on cancel culture and workplace dynamics."

CONTRIBUTOR: Elena Rossi

International Content Lead. Reporting on global co-productions, European markets, and the rise of non-English hits.