Strictly Come Dancing winner breaks down in tears after being duped by online scam
The 39-year-old presenter revealed how what he thought was a dream podcast invite turned into a nightmare after he realised it was fake.
The BBC presenter released a video to his followers on Instagram, explaining how he fell victim.
He added: 'I did not think I would be the kind of person who could be scammed, but this proves it really can happen to anyone. Especially with the help and manipulation of AI.'
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He continued: 'And if for some reason you can't find a reason to smile, then that's probably the best time to be the reason for somebody else to smile.' Sharon captioned her tribute: 'Beautiful. Rest in peace @malcolmjamalwarner.' Ozzy's death comes just two weeks after his final performance at the Back to the Beginning concert, where he reunited on stage with his fellow Black Sabbath bandmates for a celebratory farewell. In a statement, his family said: 'It is with more sadness than mere words can convey that we have to report that our beloved Ozzy Osbourne has passed away this morning. 'He was with his family and surrounded by love. We ask everyone to respect our family privacy at this time. Sharon, Jack, Kelly, Aimee and Louis.' The rocker was able to bid an emotional farewell to his fans on stage this month as he reunited with his original Black Sabbath bandmates Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward for the first time since 2005. 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Ryan Reynolds pays tribute after death of Joey Jones
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