As Sheryl Underwood takes a seat at The View while Joy Behar is away, renewed attention is being drawn to long-standing reports surrounding her time on another popular daytime television show. 
The veteran TV personality has been announced as one of the temporary guest co-hosts filling in for Behar during her absence. However, the move has also reignited discussion about past claims regarding Underwood’s relationships with several former colleagues during her years on CBS’s The Talk.
For more than a decade, Underwood was one of the central faces of The Talk, appearing on the daytime series from 2011 until the show concluded its 15-year run in December 2024. While she became a familiar and respected presence on television, reports from behind the scenes have occasionally painted a more complicated picture of workplace dynamics.
According to previous claims from sources cited before the show’s finale, Underwood often kept to herself during production. Insiders alleged that while other co-hosts and crew members frequently socialized during commercial breaks, she would often retreat backstage or spend time alone when not actively participating in the broadcast.
One source suggested that the atmosphere on set sometimes felt noticeably different when Underwood was present, describing it as more serious compared with the lighter interactions shared among other members of the panel.
Questions surrounding backstage relationships were further fueled by allegations involving former co-hosts Carrie Ann Inaba and Sharon Osbourne.
Reports at the time claimed that tensions existed behind the scenes, with some sources alleging that Underwood was difficult to work with and occasionally clashed with colleagues. Additional claims suggested she sometimes removed herself from meetings when discussions did not unfold as expected.
Both Inaba and Osbourne departed The Talk during 2021, leading to increased speculation about internal dynamics within the show.
Osbourne’s departure came shortly after a highly publicized on-air discussion involving her defense of friend Piers Morgan. The exchange generated significant media attention and became one of the most talked-about moments in the program’s history.
Meanwhile, Inaba announced that she was stepping away to focus on her health and continue her work as a judge on Dancing with the Stars. Despite her public explanation, reports later surfaced suggesting that ongoing tensions behind the scenes may also have contributed to the increasingly challenging work environment.
Additional reports before The Talk concluded claimed that several former panelists chose not to return for the show’s farewell season. Sources alleged that some personalities preferred to avoid uncomfortable reunions and lingering tensions from previous years.
The speculation did not stop there.
In a 2021 appearance on The Megyn Kelly Show, Osbourne claimed that Underwood had been sent to anger management sessions multiple times due to concerns regarding interactions with production staff. The allegation attracted considerable media attention, although it remained part of an ongoing public dispute between the former co-hosts.
There were also reports suggesting friction between Underwood and journalist Natalie Morales after Morales joined the show. Sources at the time alleged that disagreements arose regarding moderator responsibilities, leading to further speculation about tensions behind the scenes.
Now, after spending several years away from a regular daytime panel role, Underwood is once again stepping into the spotlight.
Her return comes as Behar temporarily leaves The View to travel to London, where she is promoting her stage production, My First Ex-Husband. During her absence, Underwood and tech journalist Kara Swisher have been selected as guest hosts.
While viewers continue to focus on Underwood’s return to daytime television, the renewed attention has also brought years of reported backstage stories back into the conversation—adding another layer of intrigue to an already closely watched television comeback.
With Behar expected to return after her London engagement, fans will be watching closely to see how Underwood’s guest-hosting stint unfolds and whether it sparks even more discussion among daytime TV audiences.
Source: Adapted from reporting originally published by Daily Mail UK.
