Kelly Osbourne has a blunt message for online critics commenting on her weight after her father’s death: “F— off.” The TV personality broke her silence on the harsh comments, revealing her grief has made it difficult to eat.
In a recent interview with Piers Morgan, Kelly and her mother, Sharon Osbourne, addressed the cruel online remarks about Kelly’s appearance. The criticism intensified following the death of her father, rock legend Ozzy Osbourne, on July 22.
During the emotional interview, Morgan played a now-deleted Instagram video where Kelly directly confronted her critics. She explained that losing her father has profoundly impacted her well-being.
Kelly’s Blunt Message to Critics
In the video, Kelly did not hold back her frustration. “To the people who keep thinking they’re being funny and mean by writing comments like ‘Are you ill,’ or ‘Get off Ozempic, you don’t look right.’ My dad just died, and I’m doing the best that I can,” she said.
She emphasized that she chooses to share positive moments online, not her private grief. She ended her message with a direct command to the body-shamers: “So to all those people, ‘f— off.’”
Her mother, Sharon, immediately supported her. “She’s right,” Sharon told Piers Morgan. “She’s lost her daddy, she can’t eat right now.”
A Long History of Body Image Struggles
Kelly, now 41, has faced public scrutiny about her weight since her teens on the family’s reality show, The Osbournes. Last May, she spoke to People magazine about the disproportionate criticism she’s received.
“I have been a drug addict, an alcoholic … I’ve been a complete mess… but I got more s— for being fat than I did for anything else. It’s insane,” she revealed.
She noted that nearly every article about her includes a comment on her weight, regardless of her size. Kelly said she has tried “everything that there is out there, whether it be surgery, medication, diet and exercise,” before finding a healthier personal mindset.
Finding Solace with Ozzy During Tough Times
Kelly also shared how public ridicule affected her during her pregnancy, when she gained weight. Fear of similar treatment to what Jessica Simpson endured led her to stay home.
That time indoors, however, became a cherished period of bonding with her father. “We had the best time together,” she said, describing months spent playing games, watching TV, and even working out with Ozzy.
Her story highlights the painful and lasting impact of public body shaming, especially during times of profound personal grief like losing a parent.
