Kelly Osbourne reportedly quit Fashion Police because of how E! 'handled' the row over Giuliana Rancic's comments towards Zendaya Coleman.
The 30-year-old star announced her departure from the E! show just days after her co-host apologised for making an offensive remark about her friend's dreadlocks at the Oscars.
But it has been claimed it wasn't the presenter’s comments - that her pal looked like she 'smelled of patchouli oil and weed' - that triggered her decision.
It had been claimed the comments had been rehearsed three times, with Kelly warning her co-hosts they shouldn't be used - but E! later denied they had been included in anything other than the final taping, something the outspoken star is said to be particularly furious about.
A source previously said of the show recording: 'They did the Zendaya segment three times.
'Three different takes. On the first two takes, Kelly said "Guys, we can't say this. Zendaya is a friend of the show."'
MailOnline has contacted a spokesperson for Kelly Osbourne and E! for comment.
Following the news of her departure, Khloe Kardashian, Nene Leakes and Kristin Cavallari have all been touted as possible replacements.
However, a show spokesperson said: 'No decisions have been made.'
Sharon Osbourne has weighed in on daughter Kelly quitting Fashion Police following the Zendaya race row.
Taking to Twitter on Friday, Sharon wrote: 'I am so proud of you. You can never be bought. You always wear your heart on your sleeve. #ProudToBeYourMum.'
However, according to a report in Radar show insiders have revealed that Kelly was pushed to make her decision to leave.
A network insider told the publication: 'We are told she was given the option to quit or be fired.'
While another source added: 'In reality, she was let go. Producers had had enough.'
Fury erupted when Kelly threatened to leave the show, after an episode aired showing Giuliana Rancic describe Zendaya Coleman's hair as smelling like 'patchouli oil' or 'weed'.
However, many questioned why Kelly didn't say anything during the taping of the show.
Only when the episode had aired and a major backlash against Giuliana and E! began did Kelly say she wanted no part of it.
A source adds to Radar: “The network stands behind Giuliana and are furious that Kelly bashed her and the show. They feel she threw Giuliana under the bus when she really needed her support.'
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