[Abra]

I think Sharon was within her rights to defend Piers if that was her opinion but the way she handled the situation on the show was terrible. She likes to act like she was fired from the show for voicing her opinion, but it was more likely something to do with the fact that she started shouting and swearing at her co-hosts on a live daytime show.

[Ammi]

Originally Posted by Abra

I think Sharon was within her rights to defend Piers if that was her opinion but the way she handled the situation on the show was terrible. She likes to act like she was fired from the show for voicing her opinion, but it was more likely something to do with the fact that she started shouting and swearing at her co-hosts on a live daytime show.

…yeah, it wasn’t the defence of Piers as it sparked a discussion…it was that she lost control quite a bit in the discussion so not quite accurate in the way she’s explaining it…even with that, though…I don’t think she should in any way be black listed and the reaction to it and her was very OTT…I mean, when we think how emotional and heated and passionate our Loose Women can get when they feel really personally about topics …they also get very passionate and can ‘lose themselves’ a bit…and that should be allowed for, so long as it’s not their way in every topic and their all time style, etc…obviously in that position a stance of ‘hostility’ or over emotion isn’t acceptable but hmmmmmm, she lost it a bit…it was a one time thing so far as I know and I think it’s all a bit harsh and unforgiving and rejecting of her ….and that’s very sad…we don’t want ‘clone and drone’ panels of current affair presenters, we want real people with real emotions …because those actually reflect the current talking points and society today…

[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by Ammi

…yeah, it wasn’t the defence of Piers as it sparked a discussion…it was that she lost control quite a bit in the discussion so not quite accurate in the way she’s explaining it…even with that, though…I don’t think she should in any way be black listed and the reaction to it and her was very OTT…I mean, when we think how emotional and heated and passionate our Loose Women can get when they feel really personally about topics …they also get very passionate and can ‘lose themselves’ a bit…and that should be allowed for, so long as it’s not their way in every topic and their all time style, etc…obviously in that position a stance of ‘hostility’ or over emotion isn’t acceptable but hmmmmmm, she lost it a bit…it was a one time thing so far as I know and I think it’s all a bit harsh and unforgiving and rejecting of her ….and that’s very sad…we don’t want ‘clone and drone’ panels of current affair presenters, we want real people with real emotions …because those actually reflect the current talking points and society today…

Absolutely agree!

[jet]

It seems to be the norm with many nowadays that if you dislike or disbelieve a black person, or a mixed race person, you are automatically a racist. Or if not an out and out racist, then you are displaying unconscious bias. Nothing whatsoever to do with the person’s personality, or actions, or character.
Poor Sharon, having to sit there and listen to her ‘friends’ telling her onscreen in front of America that they know better than her what is really in her mind and heart; that she doesn’t know it, but she has this unconscious bias. What a way to heal divisiveness and bring unity.
No wonder she lost her temper, being bombarded with that guff without any of them being able to produce a shred of evidence of any racism, unconscious or otherwise from her, or Piers either, for that matter. Disgraceful.

[Abra]

Originally Posted by Ammi

…yeah, it wasn’t the defence of Piers as it sparked a discussion…it was that she lost control quite a bit in the discussion so not quite accurate in the way she’s explaining it…even with that, though…I don’t think she should in any way be black listed and the reaction to it and her was very OTT…I mean, when we think how emotional and heated and passionate our Loose Women can get when they feel really personally about topics …they also get very passionate and can ‘lose themselves’ a bit…and that should be allowed for, so long as it’s not their way in every topic and their all time style, etc…obviously in that position a stance of ‘hostility’ or over emotion isn’t acceptable but hmmmmmm, she lost it a bit…it was a one time thing so far as I know and I think it’s all a bit harsh and unforgiving and rejecting of her ….and that’s very sad…we don’t want ‘clone and drone’ panels of current affair presenters, we want real people with real emotions …because those actually reflect the current talking points and society today…

I totally agree that she has a right to her opinion and blacklisting her is harsh, but I also think that if any of the Loose Women had behaved the way she did (shouting and literally swearing at her co-hosts on live daytime television) I don't think they would have their job there anymore either. There's passionate debate and there's... that. I do understand that she probably felt ambushed and defensive, but if she had handled the situation better there probably would have been a very different outcome.

[Ammi]

Originally Posted by Abra

I totally agree that she has a right to her opinion and blacklisting her is harsh, but I also think that if any of the Loose Women had behaved the way she did (shouting and literally swearing at her co-hosts on live daytime television) I don't think they would have their job there anymore either. There's passionate debate and there's... that. I do understand that she probably felt ambushed and defensive, but if she had handled the situation better there probably would have been a very different outcome.

….I still don’t know all of the details etc in terms of Sharon leaving the show …I read that she apologised to the other presenter afterwards at some point and has also said that she reflects on it differently now in how she addressed it all…?…and I also read that she made the decision to leave the show, so I’m not sure what the ‘black listing’ thing is….

[bots]

Originally Posted by Ammi

….I still don’t know all of the details etc in terms of Sharon leaving the show …I read that she apologised to the other presenter afterwards at some point and has also said that she reflects on it differently now in how she addressed it all…?…and I also read that she made the decision to leave the show, so I’m not sure what the ‘black listing’ thing is….

She is not employable in that role in the USA anymore

[Cherie]

Maybe that is why they are coming back to the UK, I am sure she will be employed here on some channel, and I would back her as she spoke alot of sense, dont think she is a racist and crying on a debating show is hardly professional, it is the equivalent of a toddler tantrum

[Ammi]

Originally Posted by bitontheslide

She is not employable in that role in the USA anymore

…does she want to be, though…I guess because Sharon isn’t really relaying it all how it happened in terms of accuracy, I’m just going to hold back on all of that ……because she’s also said that she’s only doing her little bit in the house because she doesn’t want to spend time away from Ozzie with his Parkinson’s condition …so maybe, she’s not seeking that role or any role atm, she’s focusing on other things…Sharon also does like to say things for controversy/…throw stuff out there… so I don’t know…I’m not going to think that’s accurate unless I feel it is and I’m honestly not sure…I don’t think any of us can say that to be truth tbh…

[Ammi]

…anyway, she’s not an Adele fan as a person, either …or James Cordon…