Jack Osbourne returns to spotlight for first time since dad Ozzy's sad death for ITV show

Daily Mirror

29-07-2025

Jack Osbourne is set to make his small screen return on ITV this weekend, in what will be his first TV appearance since the tragic death of his rock legend father Ozzy
Jack Osbourne is set to return to our screens just days after the heartbreaking loss of his father, Ozzy Osbourne.
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This weekend, Jack will make his first TV appearance on ITV since the unfortunate passing of his renowned rockstar father, Ozzy Osbourne, who sadly died at 76 years old on July 22. The 39-year-old television personality, who shot to fame at just 16 alongside his family on MTV's At Home with the Osbournes, will be participating in the fifth series of ITV's celebrity cooking competition, Cooking with the Stars, presented by Emma Willis.
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In the pre-recorded episode scheduled to air this weekend, Jack will compete against seven other celebrities, hoping to impress the judges and secure the coveted Golden Frying Pan. ITV has assembled an impressive roster of celebrities for the new series, including Ekin-Su, EastEnders actress Natalie Cassidy, and former footballer Shaun Wright-Phillips, reports the Express.
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Viewers will likely already be familiar with the format of the competition - in each episode, the two celebrities with the lowest scores face off in the ultimate cook-off, with one contestant being eliminated immediately.
The stars will need to pull out all the stops to impress the judges if they hope to progress to the next round.
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Just last week, Jack, his family and fans worldwide were left devastated by the sudden passing of Ozzy, who had been battling the debilitating disease Parkinson's for years.
His death occurred just days after he'd completed his final Black Sabbath's Back To The Beginning gig in Birmingham, where it all started for Ozzy and his original bandmates.
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In 2003, with his renowned wife Sharon Osbourne, 72, by his side, Ozzy was informed that his body carried a rare genetic mutation PARK 2 also known as PRKN2, giving him an early indication that he would eventually face the challenges of Parkinson's.
While no official cause of death has been announced yet, Ozzy's loved ones and fans have witnessed his health deteriorate over the years. The rock star even suffered a fall resulting in a terrifying neck and spinal injury back in 2019, leading to the father-of-six undergoing numerous surgeries up until 2023.
Aware that his health was not improving, Ozzy made the tough decision, supported by his family, to perform one last time in his own farewell concert, which was greatly appreciated by his adoring fans.
Cooking with the Stars kicks off on Sunday, August 3 at 8pm on ITV1.