New York Post

Down goes Frazier

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“ENTERTAINM­ENT Tonight” host Kevin Frazier suggested that a number of prominent black women in Hollywood come together to help Sharon Osbourne “learn” about race. It backfired on him spectacula­rly. Frazier interviewe­d Osbourne on Tuesday about the fallout from her explosive discussion on “The Talk” with her co-host Sheryl Underwood, which caused CBS to pull the chat show pending an investigat­ion into claims of racism. Frazier posted a photo from his interview with Osbourne, tagging her, Underwood former “Talk” co-host Holly Robinson Peete — who has accused Osbourne of calling her “ghetto” — and actress and outspoken racial justice advocate Amanda Seales. He suggested they have a “summit . . . where we can sit together and have a tough conversati­on about race.” “How bout you put your energy into providing a safe space for those on the show who have been terrorized by her rampant racism/classism/xenophobia,” replied “Insecure” star Seales. Frazier shot back: “Been doing that for years . . . I wanted to hear your thoughts that’s why i tagged you.” Meanwhile, Sherri Shepherd sarcastica­lly said she “must’ve missed” Osbourne’s “public apology” to Underwood and former co-host Julie Chen, whom Osbourne is accused of calling “wonton” and “slanty eyes.” Shepherd added, “Don’t think Sharon is anywhere near ready.” Osbourne has denied uttering the slurs. Frazier ended up deleting the post. A rep for “ET” and Frazier did not comment.

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