'Fashion Police' drama continues as Kelly Osbourne exits

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Kelly Osbourne is turning in her badge at Fashion Police after a week that saw some major drama at the once-staple program.

According to E!, Osbourne, daughter of rocker Ozzy, is leaving to "pursue other opportunities."

"We would like to thank her for her many contributions to the series over the past five years, during which time the show became a hit with viewers," the network said in a statement.

Osbourne's exit comes on the heels of a week during which the host Giuliana Rancic came under fire for comments she made about singer Zendaya's hair during the post-Oscars Fashion Police.

"I feel like she smells like patchouli oil ... maybe weed," Rancic said of the singer's new deadlocks.

Hours before Rancic made an on-air apology, Osbourne had threatened to quit the show if the matter was not resolved.

Im giving everyone involved 24 hours to make it right or the world will hear how I really feel. contactually Im not allowed to speak!— Kelly Osbourne (@KellyOsbourne) February 24, 2015

I DID NOT MAKE THE WEED COMENT. I DO NOT CONDONE RACISM SO AS A RSULT OF THIS IM SEREIOULSY QUESTIONONIG STAYING ON THE SHOW!— Kelly Osbourne (@KellyOsbourne) February 24, 2015

According to E! "no decisions have been made on [Osbourne's] replacement."

This latest move has many wondering if the show should have even continued following the unexpected death of Joan Rivers, whose signature brand of biting humor was a perfect fit for the program.

Kathy Griffin debuted as Rivers' replacement in the post-Golden Globes edition of the show and was met with less than stellar reviews.

Kelly Osbourne is a friend and has been a wonderful part of the Fashion Police family. I will miss her terribly and… http://t.co/JfLbF0A2n6— Melissa Rivers (@MelRivers) February 28, 2015

Following the announcement of Osbourne's departure, Melissa Rivers Tweeted her support saying: "Kelly Osbourne is a friend and has been a wonderful part of the Fashion Police family. I will miss her terribly and wish her the very best in all of her future endeavors. As my mother always said, the show must go on and I plan to continue in the same spirit."

Fashion Police is scheduled to return March 30th at 9:00 p.m. ET.

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