Kelly Osbourne Hits Back At Comments About Her Appearance After Brit Awards
Kelly Osbourne has responded to the “cruel” comments about her appearance in the wake of this year’s Brit Awards.
On Saturday night, Kelly and her mum Sharon Osbourne delivered a speech at the Brits in Manchester, where her late dad Ozzy Osbourne received a posthumous Lifetime Achievement prize.
However, after the event, the TV personality was forced to issue a statement in response to a wave of unkind comments about her appearance.
“There is a special kind of cruelty in harming someone who is clearly going through something,” she began, writing on her Instagram story.
“Kicking me while I’m down, doubting my pain, spreading my struggles as gossip, and turning your back when I need support and love the most.
“None of it proves strength; it only reveals a profound absence of compassion and character.”
Kelly – who has been vocal about her issues with body image throughout her time in the public eye, beginning with her time on The Osbournes as a teenager – pointed out that she is “currently going through the hardest time in my life”.
“I should not even have to defend myself,” she added. “But I won’t sit here and allow myself to be dehumanised in such a way.”
Days before the Brits, Kelly made headlines when she reposted a number of disparaging comments about her appearance, alongside the message: “Literally can’t believe how disgusting some human beings truly are! No one deserves this sort of abuse.”
Ozzy died in July 2025 at the age of 76, having spoken publicly about his health struggles – which included a Parkinson’s disease diagnosis – for several years prior.
Shortly before his death, Ozzy had appeared at what was billed as his last ever show, performing both solo and with Black Sabbath, as the headliner of the Back To The Beginning concert in his hometown of Birmingham.
Following Ozzy’s family members’ tribute speech, the 2026 Brits ceremony ended with a star-studded performance honouring his musical legacy, curated by Sharon and featuring Robbie Williams on lead vocals.
Check out our full round-up of all the must-see moments from the 2026 Brit Awards here.