Top 30 Shocking Talk Show Scandals

VOICE OVER: Rebecca Brayton
WRITTEN BY: Jordy McKen

Give 'em something to talk about! Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we're counting down our picks for the biggest controversies to sully the reputation of famous talk shows or their hosts. Our countdown includes scandals involving Maury Povich, Pat O'Brien, Rosie O'Donnell and more!

  • #30: Russell Brand & Jonathan Ross's Cruel Joke
  • #29: Sharon Osbourne Defends Piers Morgan
  • #28: Jimmy Kimmel Apologizes For Using Blackface
  • #27: James Corden's Ban
  • #26: Bill Maher Uses A Racial Slur
  • #25: Series of Wendy Williams Controversies
  • #24: The Affair of Amy Robach & T.J. Holmes
  • #23: The Cancellation of "Donahue"
  • #22: Megyn Kelly's Blackface Comments
  • #21: "The Jeremy Kyle Show" Cancellation
  • #20: Whoopi Goldberg Defends Bill Cosby
  • #19: Morton Downey Jr.'s $40 Million Lawsuit
  • #18: Ellen DeGeneres' Toxic Workplace Allegations
  • #17: Rosie Perez & Kelly Osbourne on "The View"
  • #16: Star Jones' Sudden Departure
  • #15: Sharon Osbourne's View of "The View"
  • #14: Ann Curry's Controversial Dismissal
  • #13: The Infamous "Geraldo" Brawl
  • #12: Bryant Gumbel's Scathing Memo
  • #11: Pat O'Brien's Lewd Voicemails
  • #10: "Dr. Phil" Drug Scandal
  • #9: Rosie O'Donnell vs. Elisabeth Hasselbeck
  • #8: Alec Baldwin's Offensive Remarks
  • #7: Maury Povich's Harassment Lawsuit
  • #6: Billy Bush Fired From "Today"
  • #5: Blackmail Attempt Against David Letterman
  • #4: Oprah Winfrey vs. James Frey
  • #3: Conan O'Brien vs. Jay Leno
  • #2: Matt Lauer's Misconduct Allegations
  • #1: Jenny Jones' Guest Loses His Life

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