I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! viewers were left emotional as Jack Osbourne shared his raw grief over the death of his legendary father, Ozzy Osbourne, during Tuesday night's episode.
A Shock Loss
Speaking to fellow campmate Lisa Riley around the campfire, Jack opened up about the sudden nature of his father's passing. Ozzy Osbourne died on July 22 at the age of 76, just 17 days after his final live performance with Black Sabbath at Villa Park in Birmingham.
"It was definitely a shock," Jack admitted. "We knew he was sick for a while, but it was definitely a shock. We didn't know it would be that quick."
The rock icon's health struggles, including Parkinson's disease which had limited his mobility, were well known. He performed his last concert while seated on a throne. Ultimately, the cause of death was a heart attack, with coronary artery disease listed as a contributing factor.
Ozzy's Final Curtain Call
Reflecting on his father's final gig, Jack found a poignant silver lining. "It was the ultimate mic drop," he said. "He did a massive big gig and was like, alright, I'm done."
Jack became tearful during the conversation, with Lisa offering comfort as she related to his loss. He also confirmed that his decision to join the jungle had the full support of his family, including his late father. "He'd be so supportive of this," Jack stated.
Later, in the Bush Telegraph, Jack confessed that while he valued the connection with Lisa, it brought a flood of emotions to the surface. His grief is still very fresh, nearly four months on.
Viewer Reaction and Family Tributes
The heartfelt moment resonated deeply with the audience at home. Social media was quickly flooded with messages of support.
One viewer on X, formerly Twitter, wrote: "Jack's loss is still so new. I can't even imagine." Another added, "Ozzy would be so proud of Jack," while a third simply said, "Got a bit tearful there with Jack talking about Ozzy."
Jack had previously shared details of his father's final days in an emotional YouTube video, recalling a wonderful week spent with him after the Birmingham show. He was woken in the early hours in Los Angeles to be told the devastating news.
Following a family statement, Jack posted his own tribute online, writing that he felt "lucky" to be "part of the very small group that got to call him Dad." He reflected on the blessing of having had 14,501 days with his father.
Ozzy's funeral was held a week after his death, with fans lining the streets and his wife, Sharon Osbourne, making a public appearance to read tributes.
