In line with her commitment to prioritize family, Kelly Osbourne, 40, the former host of ‘Fashion Police,’ took to social media on Monday evening to criticize WWE star Becky Lynch for making an insensitive joke regarding her late father, Ozzy Osbourne.
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During WWE’s “Monday Night Raw” at BP Pulse Live in Birmingham, England, Lynch, 38, made headlines by referencing the Black Sabbath lead vocalist when Nikki Bella challenged her to a fight in the ring.
Lynch responded firmly, “I am not wrestling in Birmingham. The only good thing that came out of here died a month ago.”
As the audience reacted, she added, “But to be fair to Ozzy Osbourne, he wisely moved to LA, a real city. If I were stuck in Birmingham, I’d feel the same way.”
Following her comments, Kelly expressed her outrage on Instagram, calling Lynch “a disrespectful dirtbag” and stating, “Birmingham would not piss on you if you were on fire. #birminghamforever,” although she mistakenly tagged one of Lynch’s fan sites instead of her own.
She further criticized WWE for allowing such remarks about her father and his hometown, saying, “Shame on the @wwe for allowing such things to be said about my father and his home!!!!”
Lynch’s joke sparked significant backlash, with comments pouring in on social media. One viewer on YouTube remarked, “Bro, Becky did not just say that,” while another commented, “That one about Ozzy Osbourne came from a place of pure hatred.” A third fan expressed, “As a devoted Ozzy fan, my perspective on Becky Lynch has changed forever,” and another added, “Nah… You shouldn’t have mentioned Ozzy like that… incredibly disrespectful…”
Ozzy Osbourne, aged 76, passed away on July 22 due to multiple health complications, including coronary artery disease and Parkinson’s disease. His funeral saw a heartfelt procession through Birmingham a day prior to the ceremony, attended by family members including Kelly, her mother Sharon, and siblings Jack, Aimee, and Louis.
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On July 31, the legendary musician known as the Prince of Darkness was laid to rest near the serene lake in Buckinghamshire, where he spent much of his life. The private ceremony was attended by around 110 guests, including family members and professionals from the music industry.
