Release

JACK OSBOURNE TO DISCUSS MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS DIAGNOSIS ON “THE TALK,” WEDNESDAY, JUNE 20

CHEAT TWEET: On @TheTalk_CBS Wed 6/20: @MrJackO to discuss his MS diagnosis with @MrsSOsbourne http://bit.ly/Mc9bHA

            Jack Osbourne, son of THE TALK co-host Sharon Osbourne, will appear on the show Wednesday, June 20 to discuss his recent diagnosis with multiple sclerosis. THE TALK is broadcast from 2:00 PM, ET/1:00 PM, PTon the CBS Television Network. 

            On Monday, June 18, Sharon Osbourne emotionally addressed the news with co-hosts of THE TALK and thanked friends and fans for their support:

“Jack will actually be here on Wednesday to talk about his diagnosis… But he’s great. He’s doing really, really good.  I want to thank everyone for all their texts and goodwill and love they send to us.”  Sharon continued:  “…Thank you to everyone, for all their good wishes. It’s been amazing for Jack because I really believe that vibes and prayer help.”

            THE TALK features a panel of well-known news and entertainment personalities discussing current events, pop culture, contemporary issues, family, celebrity and the trending topics of the day. The daily one-hour series is co-hosted by Julie Chen, Sara Gilbert, Sharon Osbourne, Sheryl Underwood and Aisha Tyler. The hosts swap stories, challenge each other on issues and engage the studio audience and viewers at home about events in the headlines and their own homes. Show segments include guest interviews with entertainers and newsmakers, musical performances, appearances from extraordinary people with stories that engage and inform as well as how-to demos, real-world advice and tips from the leading experts in fitness, diet, health, home, relationships, finance and fashion.  John Redmann serves as executive producer along with Sara Gilbert, who developed the show. 

RATING: TV14-DL (Rating may change on day of broadcast due to specific subject matter.)

Photos available at: http://www.cbspressexpress.com/

Official CBS Website:  http://www.thetalk.com

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/TheTalkCBS

Twitter:  http://twitter.com/#!/TheTalk_CBS  or @TheTalk_CBS

CBS Twitter: http://twitter.com/#!/CBSTweet or @CBSTweet 

*   *   *

  

Press Contacts:             

Kelli Raftery                  818-655-1598             Kelli.raftery@cbs.com

Erin O'Brien                  818-655-1590             erin.obrien@cbs.com

Jennifer Solari               818-655-7222             jennifer.solari@cbs.com

Photo Contacts:           

Gaye Anne Bruno         818-655-1542             gayeann.bruno@cbs.com

Heather Wines             212-975-1079             heather.wines@cbs.com