Sharon Osbourne says she can’t find work across the pond.

In an episode of ITV’s Famous big brother which aired in Britain on Thursday, March 7, Osbourne, 71, claimed she was “banned in America” following her dismissal from The conversation in 2021 following allegations of racist behavior behind the scenes.

“I was exiled in America,” Osbourne told her Famous big brother housemates Lauren Simon And Louis Walsh. “I didn’t do anything wrong.” When asked by Simon if she could find work in the US, Osbourne replied: “I can do it legally… but no one will hire me because they say I’m racist.

Simon responded by noting that Osbourne is Jewish, to which the Osbournes alum replied, “I know, and that’s what I said to them!” She continued, “They think we don’t know what it’s like to be bullied. I would never single out someone because of their race or religion.”

In March 2021, Osbourne defended her friend and media personality Piers Morgan for his comments on Meghan Markle‘s CBS interview, in which she spoke about experiencing racism and suicidal thoughts. Morgan’s comments, questioning the validity of Markle’s statements, were met with backlash from the public.

“Did I like everything he said? Did I agree with what he said? No,” Osbourne continued The conversation at the time. ‘Because it’s his opinion. It’s not my opinion… I support him for his freedom of speech, and he is my friend.”

Osbourne’s co-host, Sheryl Underwoodresponded: “As you stand with your friend, it appears you are giving confirmation or safe haven to something he has said that is racist.”

The former x Factor judge came up with her own defense in response to Underwood. “I feel like I’m about to be put in the electric chair because I have a friend who a lot of people think is racist, so that makes me a racist,” she said.

Following these comments, Osbourne was further accused of racist and homophobic behavior behind the scenes The conversation. Although she denied these allegations, she was fired from the show shortly afterwards.

“The events of the March 10 broadcast were disturbing for everyone involved, including the audience watching at home,” CBS said in a statement at the time. “As part of our review, we concluded that Sharon’s behavior toward her co-hosts during the March 10 episode was inconsistent with our values ​​for a respectful workplace.”

Osbourne previously claimed in April 2022 that her career took a major hit after the… Conversation debacle. (She had been on the daytime talk show since 2010.)

“They said to me: ‘You are permanently suspended. We don’t think you have enough remorse. And we will decide if you ever come back,” the TV personality said The Sunday times. “And I said, ‘Well, who’s going to make that decision?’ And they said, ‘We can’t tell you that.’

Osbourne also said that while her career in Britain was unaffected by the controversy, the well of opportunity in the US seemed to immediately dry up.

“My phone to my TV career [in America was concerned] didn’t exist, not a single phone call. Nothing,” she said at the time. “In England and Australia it has never changed. Here it was as if I were dead.”

Dancing with the Stars 2024 has started rehearsals in Sydney and two more cast members can now be revealed.

Former WAG Nadia Bartel and comedian Nikki Osborne were both spotted at rehearsals for the Channel Seven dance competition in Sydney on Saturday, all but confirming their participation this season.

Nadia, 38, who is best known for her high-profile split from footy star Jimmy Bartel, arrived at the studio with her new boyfriend Peter Dugmore.

The mother-of-two looked relaxed in a black tank top and white track pants, as she completed her look with comfortable sneakers.

For the casual occasion, she went makeup-free, allowing her noticeably age-defying complexion to shine.

Nadia was all smiles as she chatted with her male model friend after what was probably an intense day of training.

Elsewhere, comedian Nikki, 42, cut a lonely figure as she left rehearsals in a bright red and white vest top and sports shorts.

The funny woman slung a yellow school bag over her shoulder and carried her belongings in a large white duffel bag.

She completed her look with a dramatic makeup look and jewelry, including a pendant necklace, rings and a watch.

Former politician and retired athlete Nova Peris, 52, was also spotted leaving rehearsals with her dance partner Craig Monley.

The hockey legend appeared ready for action, wearing a loose orange T-shirt, gray shorts and several duffel bags.

It comes after 2009 MasterChef winner Julie Goodwin was confirmed as a member of the cast of Dancing With The Stars this season.

The 53-year-old chef was spotted on her way to rehearsals on Tuesday with her dance partner Andrej Gorbunov.

Earlier this month it was revealed that AFL legend Ben Cousins ​​will also be among the stars taking to the dance floor.

The 45-year-old football star, who has spent the last few years rebuilding his life after a fall from grace, explained that part of his redemption arc will include reality TV.

Ben turned down shows like SAS Australia but agreed to do Dancing With The Stars this year, explaining that focusing on a new challenge would help him rebuild his life.

Meanwhile, sources have confirmed to Daily Mail Australia that Hayden Quinn, Ant Middleton, James Stewart and Samantha Jade will also join the soon-to-be-announced cast.

Little information has been released about the anticipated series, but tickets are currently on sale to the public as the episode one dance-off begins filming on Thursday, February 22.

David Haye’s model girlfriend Sian Osborne has ‘rejected’ Helen Flanagan after going on a string of dates with the former boxer.

The former boxing champion, 43, and his girlfriend, 31, are reportedly on their fourth throuple of the year after hitting it off with the Coronation Street star, 33.

Although David and Helen have a ‘flirty’ relationship with each other, Sian does not follow her on social media despite being so close to her husband.

David and Sian, who have been dating since 2020, have been romantically linked while with a number of other people, including former The Saturdays singer Una Healy, 42.

But Una reportedly left the group in February this year, and David and actress Helen are said to have since reconnected after appearing together in the I’m A Celebrity jungle in 2012.

However, according to reports, Helen’s relationship with the former boxer has not been linked to Sian in a romantic ‘throuple’ setting.

According to The sunsaid a source: ‘She has met Sian before and is aware of reports about the setup of their group but is clearly not involved.’

The pair were spotted together at a Heineken after-party following a boxing event at Ovo Arena in London’s Wembley in May, which Sian was also in attendance, according to the Mirror.

The publication claims Helen and David were ‘flirty’, with Sian fully aware of the pair’s dates.

Helen shares three children Matilda, seven, Delilah, five, and Charlie, two, with ex Scott Sinclair.

A source close to Helen told the newspaper: ‘Helen reconnected with David earlier this year. They got along like a house on fire and have messaged a lot since then.

‘Helen and Sian also met and hit it off straight away. Helen is a very open-minded person and the three of them got along well.

‘Helen has had some difficult dating experiences since becoming single, but really enjoys David’s company.’

Former Coronation Street star Helen split from her Bristol Rovers footballer ex Scott Sinclair last year after 13 years.

The source added: ‘Helen and David got on well in the jungle so have seen each other quite a bit over the years. But lately they seem to have really clicked and had that chemistry. They’re having a lot of fun together.’

Una, 42, recently spoke about her romance with David as she wanted to put rumors that she was in trouble ‘to bed’.

She revealed she was looking for a monogamous relationship but decided to date polyamorous David because their romance was “casual, it wasn’t serious.”

Yet David soon introduced Sian to the group, insisting the ladies get to know each other while inviting her to go on holiday with Una.

Although the trio enjoyed an initial short vacation together in Morocco, Una realized during a second trip to Costa Rica that she could no longer be part of the relationship.

While in Central America, she received a “sign” when she heard Brandy and Monica’s song The Boy Is Mine, a song about two love rivals arguing over a man.

Una confessed, “As soon as I got there, I could hear the song. It just wasn’t right.

‘There’s no dynamic there – she’s not my girlfriend – he’s both our friends and I just thought, “I’m out, you can have him.”

However, according to The Sun, Sian appeared to call Una a ‘liar’.

They report that Sian has shared a dictionary definition of the word deluded – in relation to Una’s bold claims.

Alongside the beaming snaps, which she dated from November 2022, she wrote: ‘Hoodwink: verb to deceive or deceive someone.’

‘A liar weaves a tangled web and becomes entangled in a labyrinth of deception.

Before adding, “When we embrace the truth, we join the harmonious order of the universe.”

Comedian Nikki Osborne has said she believes homework should be banned to make children and parents happier.

In a column written for The courier postThe Australian actress, 42, said schoolwork at home should be abolished as schools introduce a four-day working week.

It comes after the Queensland government gave public primary and secondary schools the green light to change timetables and shorten the school week.

‘No. Drive backwards,” the mother of two wrote before asking how working parents would cope in this situation.

‘I try to imagine that every parent really wants this. Especially a working parent. I’m already struggling to schedule a work week with the current school schedule, but to lose a day? I had a really good laugh imagining the knock-on effects of this.”

‘Do you want children to feel less overwhelmed by school? This is my idea: abolish homework. Or add an extra hour at the end of the school day so they can complete it,” she suggested.

The presenter said getting rid of homework would take the pressure off children and provide more family time.

‘[No homework] will allow us to have more time to bond and connect after dinner,” she added.

It comes after Nikki recently revealed her two young sons were taken from her and checked for ‘explosives’ during a terrifying ordeal at Dubai airport.

She had been on holiday in France with sons Will, 15, and Teddy, 10, before catching a flight back to Australia, and was passing through in the early hours.

Recalling the disturbing time in The courier post on Sunday, Nikki said airport officials let her through but stopped the boys for inspection.

‘I handed security our three boarding passes and passports and instead of handing them all back to me, to my astonishment, he identified my two young boys, pointed to them, gave them the corresponding paperwork and then said to me, ‘Lady, you go through the gate to board your plane. Guys, you’re coming with me,” she explained.

Nikki said she refused to leave her two young boys behind, who were frozen in fear.

She added that one of her sons even said “stop them” after being told he would be separated from her.

“I went into mama bear mode and said, ‘Noooooooo, they’re staying with me or I’m going with them,’” she said.

“It’s half past one in the morning, abroad they have my boys, they have their passports, what can I stop them? We’ve seen the movies. We know that when it comes to foreign travel, things can change a bit.’

The two boys were then led to an examination room, where Nikki marched behind him.

Nikki noted that only adults were subject to checks, not children, apart from her own children.

Following the investigation, the trio boarded their flight back to Australia.

Nikki railed against airport staff, asking, “Who in their right mind thinks it’s okay to separate young children from their mothers?”

The artist added that both her boys were deeply saddened by the incident, with one of them crying throughout the 14-hour flight home.

She ended by warning fellow holidaymakers planning to travel through Dubai, saying she hoped a similar incident would not happen to their families.