Sharon Osbourne called co-hosts ‘slanty eyes,’ ‘wonton’ and ‘p—y licker,’ Leah Remini says

Embattled “The Talk’’ co-host Sharon Osbourne called former colleague Julie Chen “slanty eyes” and lesbian actress Sara Gilbert a “p—y licker,” an explosive new report claims.

During the CBS show’s first season, Osbourne lashed out at her then-co-hosts because she was angry that Chen was reportedly trying to take center stage and Gilbert, also executive producer, was doing nothing about it, sources and ex-colleague actress Leah Remini told journalist Yashar Ali.

“I mean, who the f–k does slanty eyes think she is? She shouldn’t be pillow-talking with our boss,” Remini recalled Osbourne saying at one point during the morning show’s first season — referring to Chen and her husband, Les Moonves, who was at the head of CBS at the time.

Osbourne allegedly added of Gilbert, “Why won’t the p—y licker do anything about the wonton?” and “Why won’t the fish-eater be part of this discussion? She’s the f–king executive producer.”

Remini claimed that Osbourne also trashed Holly Robinson Peete — even before the show’s season kicked off with the “21 Jump Street” star as a co-host in 2010.

Remini alleged Osbourne told her at lunch about how she had previously appeared with Robinson Peete on “The Celebrity Apprentice 3’’ show and, “Holly wasn’t a good person, not to trust her and that we should find ‘another Black person who is funny.’ ”

Osbourne is currently locked in a war of words with Robinson Peete, who accused her over the weekend of saying she was “too ghetto’’ for the show, a claim Sharon has vehemently denied.

Remini, who appeared on the first season of “The Talk,” alleged that Osbourne also would refer to Remini as a “wop” and “guinea,” two slurs for Italians.

Osbourne’s publicist, Howard Bragman, told Page Six in a statement, “The only thing worse than a disgruntled former employee is a disgruntled former talk show host.

“For 11 years Sharon has been kind, collegial and friendly with her hosts as evidenced by throwing them parties, inviting them to her home in the UK and other gestures of kindness too many to name. Sharon is disappointed but unfazed and hardly surprised by the lies, the recasting of history and the bitterness coming out at this moment.

“She will survive this, as she always has and her heart will remain open and good, because she refuses to let others take her down. She thanks her family, friends and fans for standing by her and knowing her true nature.”

Ali claimed in his story — published in his email newsletter — that he spoke to nearly a dozen people and that multiple sources alleged Osbourne was known for using racist language and bullying.

The claims come as “The Talk” went on temporary hiatus after a heated on-air dispute between Osbourne and current co-hosts, including Sheryl Underwood, last week. CBS announced Tuesday it was extending the show’s pause of live episodes till at least next week.

Osbourne got heat on the show March 10 for defending British talk-show host Piers Morgan after he quit his own show amid a flap over his comments about Meghan Markle — saying she said she didn’t understand “what he uttered that’s racist’.’

Markle and hubby Prince Harry famously told Oprah Winfrey during a TV sit-down last week that a royal expressed racist “concerns’’ over the darkness of their son Archie’s skin.

Morgan said on “Good Morning Britain’’ that Markle and Harry “basically make out the entire royal family a bunch of white supremacists.”

He added in a tweet, “I wouldn’t believe Meghan Markle if she gave me a weather report.”

The British Osbourne tweeted her support of pal Morgan after he was met with an avalanche of criticism — and was quickly taken to task for it in a tearful and tense exchange with her co-hosts.

Osbourne tweeted a general apology over her comments Friday, writing, “To anyone of color that I offended and/or to anyone that feels confused or let down by what I said, I am truly sorry.

“There are very few things that hurt my heart more than racism so to feel associated with that spun me fast.”

But she and Underwood are still reportedly at odds.

As for Osbourne’s ongoing feud with Robinson Peete, Ali reported that a January 2011 clip of the show shows Osbourne referring to Remini’s Brooklyn accent as “ghetto.’’

Osbourne, in denying last week that she called Robinson Peete “too ghetto” for the show, told Variety that ghetto “is a not a term I use. 

“That’s not in my vocabulary,” Osbourne insisted. “I don’t speak like that. The only ghetto I know is the Warsaw Ghetto, and I think that’s the only time I’ve ever referred to something like that.”

Remini told Ali  — a freelance reporter for publications including HuffPost, Daily Beast and New York magazine — that she wishes she had spoken out against Osbourne at various times.

“Not only did I do nothing about the racism and bullying, I was receiving and witnessing, I was party to it,” Remini said. “I had to own up to my own ugly.”

Osbourne is the only original “The Talk’’ co-host still with the show, noted Ali.

A CBS rep told The Post on Tuesday, “CBS is committed to a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace across all of our productions.

“We’re also very mindful of the important concerns expressed and discussions taking place regarding events on ‘The Talk.’ This includes a process where all voices are heard, claims are investigated and appropriate action is taken where necessary.

“The show will extend its production hiatus until next Tuesday as we continue to review these issues.”

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