Why Sharon Osbourne Is Leaving AGT

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By Nads | Monday, August 6, 2012 | 8:39 am | 16 Comments
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Sharon Osbourne told The NY Post that she’s quitting AGT because she got in a nasty fight with NBC over Jack getting fired from Stars and Stripes (a new series which will pit celebrities against one another in military training exercises) right after he got diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. She said, “I just can’t be fake. It’s discrimination, and it was badly handled.” 

Cliff notes of the Jack firing: He got hired for Stars and Stripes, didn’t sign a formal contract and was moving forward in good faith, got an email welcoming him to the NBC family, then he got diagnosed, and just two days before he was supposed to report to work he got an email from the show’s producer stating that, ”the rigors of the show were too intense for him.” Jack offered to take out his own insurance policy for the show, but the producers declined. NBC offered to pay Jack his appearance fee, but Jack didn’t want the money according to Sharon, he wanted the gig. 

So there it is! Sharon Osbourne is mother of the year! I know a lot of people aren’t Sharon fans, but I really love her. She always stands true for what she believes in and takes care of her family like a pitbull. Most showbiz people wouldn’t go to battle for their family the way Sharon does because it’s all about them. She’s one tough brave cookie and I stand by her choice to leave AGT.

Side note: NBC is dumb for letting Jack go…having Jack on the show could have been great press for them. People want somebody to root for. 

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16 Comments

  1. 1
    Pikey578
    Posted August 6, 2012 at 9:17 am

    I am so impressed with Sharon in this instance (and I am not normally a fan)! I know what lengths I would go to to protect my kids so fully understand her actions. Jack does have MS and would be a great spokesperson for the disease to a younger generation. NBC lost a beautiful opportunity to dispel many misconceptions about MS and those who suffer from it…

  2. 2
    zerocool
    Posted August 6, 2012 at 10:04 am

    Wow, was NBC dumb. But that’s not really new, they’ve been stupid for awhile (Conan, Ann Curry, horrible ratings, etc). Just following the pattern. Go Sharon!

  3. 3
    chaosbutterfly
    Posted August 6, 2012 at 10:35 am

    *sighs deeply*

    Well, good for her for standing up for her baby.
    I wonder what was NBC’s rationale for kicking Jack off though.

  4. 4
    KartofflMuter
    Posted August 6, 2012 at 12:00 pm

    Sharon is a delightful person. Without her on the show,I will occasionally,You tube a performance that sounds interesting.

  5. 5
    Sugarbush Sugarbush
    Posted August 6, 2012 at 12:05 pm

    Who are these people you speak of who don’t love Sharon?? If her success with Ozzy living as long as he has isn’t impressive, I don’t know what is.

  6. 6
    WaffleBoy
    Posted August 6, 2012 at 1:46 pm

    Wait a minute. They had to have filmed this show at least a couple of months ago, which means Jack got pulled off the show a couple of months ago, so why is Sharon quitting now, the week before this show goes on the air? Something funny’s going on here

  7. 7
    labowner
    Posted August 6, 2012 at 3:02 pm

    Good catch Waffle.

    Sugar she had to he was the money maker.

  8. 8
    hot cawfee
    Posted August 6, 2012 at 5:22 pm

    Open Letter to Sharon!!!!!!— Stand down bitch—That “show” is an abomination— Sorry Gasmi–Cawfee has a huge problem with this show—HUGE. If they are going to be pissing in fox-holes and going thru all the indignities and dangers that our servicemen and servicewomen endure then OK. But some how we all just know that hot showers, clean clothes, comfy beds and flattering camera angels will makeup a typical work day for all contestants.

    Sorry kids– my late father-in-law fought in Korea and my late uncle was a POW at age 19–he was released at 23 and spent 2 years in a VA hospital getting some measure of health.

    I have a huge problem with this show–the thought that the training and deprivation of simple comforts (even necessary comforts like well yes–real hot cawfee) is somehow going to be actual plot, entertainment fodder sickens me.

    Sorry kids– this strikes a nerve in me. And thank you all for letting me go off.
    @ 6 Waffle (no I am not going to yell–lol) I agree– there is alot more a foot here.
    I sense that SHARON !!!! is somehow not on Cawfee’s line of thinking.

  9. 9
    KartofflMuter
    Posted August 6, 2012 at 5:41 pm

    Cawfee- about Stars and Stripes-the idea of making a reality show about war truly makes me cringe. What will it be? Hogan’s Heroes without the laugh track? I think Jack can do better .Hell,I’m pretty sure Tammy Faye Baker could do better. I still won’t watch. War is not amusing.

  10. 10
    sarcasatire sarcasatire
    Posted August 6, 2012 at 6:01 pm

    I see what you’re saying @hot cawfee, but i don’t think the show is meant to simulate war. All they’re do is competing to see who better completes military training exercises. It’s Wipeout with camo. American Gladiator in combat boots. Ninja Warrior without credibility. (because let’s face it, anyone who can complete the Ninja Warrior course is fit for any branch of military up to the rank of Colin Powell, amirite?)

    Anyway, I don’t get a ‘war is fun’ aspect from this. And watching pampered celebs have to train and compete against one another is bound to be entertaining. Jack was in another reality show in the UK, where he trained to be a mountain climber (rock climber?) and he went from a blubbering, entitled little twat, to a fit, strong kid with a sense of accomplishment, having done something that no one can say was achieved because of who his parents are. He got up that mountain himself. Just as he’d hoped to say he completed military level training, as well. I feel awful that this was taken from him, regardless of NBC’s reasons.

    Perhaps, Jack knew of this diagnosis for a while, and he ‘failed’ the show’s physical because of it. Maybe he came out with his MS amidst fear NBC would secretly drop the story? Also, it’s possible that he and Sharon knew of this months ago but were wrapped in legal battles of which she could not speak. Also, AGT was still underway, and I get the feeling they aren’t allowed to speak of contract negotiations or future seasons while in the midst of the current one. So poor Sharon had to bite her tongue, grin and bear it. But now that that’s over… watch out NBC!

  11. 11
    labowner
    Posted August 6, 2012 at 6:05 pm

    Sarcastire who would come out on top? Pirates, Ninjas or Zombies?

  12. 12
    sarcasatire sarcasatire
    Posted August 6, 2012 at 7:46 pm

    Ninjas. They’re like the wind, baby!

  13. 13
    JudgyWudgy
    Posted August 8, 2012 at 1:55 pm

    I am one of the ones who does not love Sharon Osbourne.

    That said, I think it’s a blessing in disguise that Jack got canned from Stars and Stripes. To quote Chandler Bing, it looks like “the worst thing ever…..and NOT just on TV.”

  14. 14
    JudgyWudgy
    Posted August 8, 2012 at 1:56 pm

    Oh, and it’s not because I find it offensive. That’s silly. I just think it looks stupid.

  15. 15
    KartofflMuter
    Posted August 8, 2012 at 2:23 pm

    Judgy wudgy-a show that uses live rounds-
    Has stepped over the line.
    It has jumped the shark
    It’s guns gone wild and
    Asking for trouble
    Mentoring morons
    Sillyshallying with shells
    Oh what the hell-can I nominate a few people I’d like to see on the show?

  16. 16
    KartofflMuter
    Posted August 8, 2012 at 2:29 pm

    1st-Seacrest and Cowell-for the the live rounds.

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