It’s been all quiet on the Osbourne front lately after a couple of weeks off the back of reports the marriage between Ozzy and Sharon had disintegrated. Now Ozzy has released a statement on the matter, revealing his battles with a sex addiction that has plagued him for the past six years.
“Over the last 6 years, I have been dealing with a sex addiction,” begins Ozzy in his post. “Since the press exposed this I have gone into intense therapy.”
Osbourne explains he’s “mortified” by his behaviour during this period which has taken an immeasurable toll on his family, adding, “I thank God that my incredible wife is at my side to support me.” The statement is also a fairly positive one, all things considered, with Osbourne suggesting “out of bad comes good.”
All this sex addiction talk is in stark contract to comments made by the alleged ‘other woman’ stylist Michelle Pugh who referred to Osbourne as “the greatest love of my life.” This is addressed in the rock legend’s statement, ripping it off like a band-aid.
“I’m sorry if Ms. Pugh took our sexual relationship out of context. I’d also like to apologize to the other women I have been having sexual relationships with.”
The scandal surrounding rock n’ roll’s version of ‘Becky with the good hair’ kicked off some months ago after it was revealed Sharon had kicked Ozzy out of their L.A. home following three-decades of marriage.
Sharon Osbourne addressed Ozzy’s revelation on a TV talk show, aptly titled The Talk. “He’s been an outpatient for sex addiction for the last three months,” she said. “And after the tour—he’s starting his summer tour with Black Sabbath—after the tour he goes into in patient for three months. He’s working at it. It’s hard because it affects the whole family. And it’s quite embarrassing to talk about.”
“Somehow drugs and drink is more acceptable, but when it’s somebody that has a sex addiction it’s embarrassing. [But] I’m proud that he’s come out and admitted it finally.”
We’re guessing this is just phase one of Ozzy’s supposed “big time” payment for his fuck up.
Gallery: Ozzy Osbourne & Sharon Osbourne – A Timeline Of The Prince & Princess Of Darkness
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1970
Ozzy and Sharon began their relationship as a professional one. At the time, Black Sabbath were in talks with Sharon's farther Don Arden to manage the band. Sharon worked as a receptionist for her father and began working regularly with Ozzy. The frontman has revealed despite the professional relationship, he was immediately attracted to Sharon, but admitted "she probably thought I was a lunatic". In 1971, Ozzy married his first wife, Thelma Riley. A relationship Ozzy would label "a mistake" later on. Image: Instagram -
1979
Ozzy was kicked out of Black Sabbath at the behest of his fellow bandmates who could no longer handle his substance abuse. Ozzy Osborne, now based in LA was signed to Arden's label Jet Records, and was sent his own personal handler - Sharon. Image: Instagram -
1980
Ozzy would release his first solo album 'Blizzard of Ozz'. Under the watchful gaze of Sharon, who pieced together the backing band and facilitated the corporate side of the release, the album was a critical success and boosted Ozzy's career. Image: Amazon -
1982
Ozzy and Sharon tie the knot on July 4 - a date Ozzy picked so that he'd never forget their anniversary date. Image: Instagram -
1989
The couple of now had three kids together - Aimee, Jack and Kelly. However, Ozzy's substance abuse has reached new lows and this year he would be arrested for attempting to murder Sharon in a black out. Following a court-ordered seperation and stint in rehab, Sharon and Ozzy were back together three months later. Image: Instagram -
1996
Ozzy and Sharon would enter one of their most successful ventures ever - Ozzfest. Image: Facebook -
2005
The Osborne's TV show officially ends, with various family members enjoying success in other TV programs, which continues to this day. Image: Pintrest -
2013
Cracks between the couple's relationship begin to show. Ozzy relapses into drunk and alcohol abuse leaving Sharon at the time to address rumours of a divorce, denying them. Image: Instagram -
2002
The Osborne's would begin shooting their MTV reality TV series involving the whole family. Later Ozzy would go on to say he regretted ever agreeing to the show however the exposure catapulted Sharon to the status of a TV celebrity. This was also the year that Sharon was diagnosed with colorectal cancer. Image: MTV -
2016
Sharon confirms that the couple had split after 34 years of marriage. Ozzy, while still wearing the ring, has moved out of the marital home. Image: Splash News
