Sharon Osbourne wins apology from the Daily Express
17 November 2009
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The Daily Express, Sharon Osbourne: An apology, 17 November 2009
Sharon Osbourne has won an apology from the Daily Express after taking legal action in relation to an article printed in August 2009. The article claimed that Sharon Osbourne decided against appearing on Strictly Come Dancing because the appearance fee offered was "ridiculous".
The Daily Express accepted that this was not correct. In their apology the Daily Express said:
"Our August 5th article "Strictly out of Step about changes to the television programme "Strictly Come Dancing" said that Sharon Osbourne had decided against appearing on it because the money on it was "ridiculous".
We are happy to accept that this is incorrect. Sharon Osbourne decided against appearing on it because of her work commitments and busy schedule in America. We apologise for any embarrassment caused.“
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