Kelly Osbourne hints at music comeback with three words

Virgin Radio

4 Jul 2024, 13:05

After nearly two decades away, Kelly Osbourne might just be ready to rock our world again.

Kelly Osbourne, the spunky daughter of rock royalty Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne, has hinted at a potential return to her music career.

It’s been almost 20 years since Kelly’s last foray into the music world, and she’s now contemplating what could have been—and what might still be.

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The now 39-year-old, who once dominated the charts with her duet of Changes, when she was 18, alongside her legendary dad, Ozzy, opened up on The Osbournes podcast about her lingering regrets over stepping away from music.

“I've definitely thought about it and what life would have been like if I hadn't stopped,” she admitted. “It's definitely a regret. Will I do anything about that regret?"

And then came the coy three words: "I don't know."

Back in the day, Kelly made a splash with her debut album Shut Up in 2002, which reached number 31 on the UK charts.

Her follow-up album, Sleeping In The Nothing in 2005, peaked at 57, and her cover of Madonna's Papa Don't Preach soared to number three.

Despite these achievements, Kelly’s musical journey was cut short as she shifted focus to her burgeoning career in reality TV and media.

Reflecting on her decision to leave music, Kelly explained: “I was doing so much TV, I was doing so much touring and publicity and so many interviews and I just wanted to go out and have fun.

"I didn't want it to be all work and no play and I didn't know how to have any balance. It was bad."

Indeed, Kelly has since become a staple on television screens, hosting Fashion Police, judging on Australia's Got Talent, and voicing Hildy Gloom in Disney's animated series The 7D.

Her dynamic personality and sharp wit have kept her in the limelight, but the call of music seems to linger.

Despite her fame and connections, Kelly embraces her 'nepo baby' status with pride.

Speaking to Rolling Stone magazine, she said: "I'm a f***ing nepo baby and I'm proud to be a nepo baby. I'm proud of my parents' achievements.

"I think that what they have done is incredible, history-making. I go so far as to say both of them are iconic."

However, she’s also quick to acknowledge that fame alone isn’t enough.

"But it doesn't mean that I should automatically be given all of these opportunities. My parents have always taught me that you have to prove yourself."

Recently, Kelly found herself at the centre of controversy after making a darkly humorous comment about her past substance abuse.

On an episode of The Osbournes podcast, she joked about her hopes that her past indulgences might somehow prevent cancer.

She said: "I’m hoping that I’ve embalmed myself so I don’t ever get cancer. I’m pickled from all the drugs and alcohol, for sure."

Her brother Jack, ever the voice of reason, retorted: "I don’t think it works that way."

Fans quickly chimed in, echoing Jack’s concerns. One listener commented: "Alcohol abuse can cause cancer, not prevent it."

Another warned: "Drugs and alcohol — not a laughing matter."

A third fan added: "I’m with Jack; it doesn’t work that way," while another questioned: "Is she unaware of the link between alcohol and breast cancer for example?"