I’M A Celebrity star Jack Osbourne had revealed camp life helped him manage his grief following the passing of his father Ozzy.
The Black Sabbath singer , at home with wife , 73, and his kids by his side, back in July.
I’m A Celeb’s Jack Osbourne has revealed the ITV reality series helped him manage his grief following the passing of his dad OzzyCredit: Shutterstock Editorial
Black Sabath rocker Ozzy tragically died in July, aged 76Credit: Getty
Some fans worried Jack’s stint on the reality series was too soonCredit: Shutterstock Editorial
Jack spoke candidly about the impact of the show following his eviction, alongside Lisa RileyCredit: Shutterstock Editorial
Shortly after, reality TV star Jack signed up for – with fellow telly after his huge family loss.
as he spoke for the first time on I’m a Celebrity about his dad Ozzy’s sudden death earlier in the series.
Following his on Friday – which saw Jack and actress given the boot at the same time – he spoke out on how the show had proved helpful to his state of mind.
anchor Dec Donnelly, who arrived in camp to break the news alongside co-host Ant McPartlin, said: “Obviously you’ve had a difficult few months, you had an emotional time in there as well, was it really nice to have the support of your campmates going through that?”
Jack then said: “It was, it was really nice to unplug, just to have that space with no distraction from the outside world and to just be in nature.
“It’s hard in camp but also basic living.”
Jack admitted he was surprised he bonded so well with his co-stars, saying: “I went in with this blind and just went with the experience.”
OPENING UP
Earlier in the series, Jack opened up to campmate Lisa about his loss.
He told the soap star: “It was definitely a shock, I mean we knew he was sick for a while but it was definitely a shock, I mean we didn’t know it would be that quick…”
He added: “It was the ultimate mic drop, he did a massive big gig and was like, alright I’m done.”
Jack then got teary, as Lisa comforted him – reflecting on his legend status and the impact he had.
Speaking about what Ozzy would think of him doing the show, he said: “He’d be so supportive of this.”
Jack later shared in the Bush Telegraph: “I’m still navigating it all, it’s been three nearly four months and so it’s still pretty fresh.”
FOND FAREWELL
Who has won I'm A Celebrity?
I'm A Celebrity first hit our screens in 2002.
Since then, it has aired every year – including twice in 2004.
The show even relocated to Wales during Covid in 2020 and 2021.
Here’s who has been crowned King or Queen of the Jungle – or in some cases, Castle.
2002 – Tony Blackburn
2003 – Phil Tufnell
2004 – Kerry Katona
2004 – Joe Pasquale
2005 – Carol Thatcher
2006 – Matt Willis
2007 – Christopher Biggins
2008 – Joe Swash
2009 – Gino D’Acampo
2010 – Stacey Solomon
2011 – Dougie Poynter
2012 – Charlie Brooks
2013 – Kian Egan
2014 – Carl Fogarty
2015 – Vicky Pattison
2016 – Scarlett Moffatt
2017 – Georgia Toffolo
2018 – Harry Redknapp
2019 – Jacqueline Jossa
2020 – Giovanna Fletcher
2021 – Danny Miller
2022 – Jill Scott
2023 – Sam Thompson
2024 – Danny Jones
Ozzy’s passing in July came just weeks after the Black Sabbath star with his band mates at Villa Park in Birmingham.
in his stunning mansion in Welders, Buckinghamshire “surrounded by love”.
, his wife of 43 years and , and , was by his side.
said at the time: “It is with more sadness than mere words can convey that we have to report that our beloved 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.
“, Jack, Kelly, Aimee and Louis.”
in his six-decade career thanks to his on-stage antics that attracted a legion of heavy rock fans.
He last graced the stage this July when he reunited with his bandmates Geezer Butler, Tony Iommi and Bill Ward and played a .
The gig was touted as “the greatest heavy metal show ever,” with Ozzy grinning to chanting fans as he thanked them for all they had done for him.
The icon vowed, however, that it would be due to his deteriorating health, having
After the show he watched on as by her boyfriend .
Jack told how it was ‘nice to unplug’ during his difficult personal timeCredit: Shutterstock Editorial
Jack previously became emotional while talking about Ozzy in campCredit: Getty
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