David Draiman spoke out in support of Kelly Osbourne after she received backlash online for her look at the 2026 BRIT Awards. Osbourne had written that she was “going through the hardest time” of her life and shouldn’t have to justify herself.
“There is a special kind of cruelty in harming someone who is clearly going through something. kicking me while I’m down, doubting my pain, spreading my struggles as gossip, and turning your back when I need support and love most. None of it proves strength; it only reveals a profound absence of compassion and character. I’m currently going through the hardest time in my life. I should not even have to defend myself. But I won’t sit here and allow myself to be dehumanized in such a way!”
In response to a Rolling Stone post in X (via Planet Rock), Draiman told people to back off, stating: “Everyone needs to leave Kelly Osbourne and the rest of the Osbourne family the f**k alone. They’re still grieving for God’s sake. All you parasites, for the good of your own souls, back the f**k off.”
Following her father’s passing last July, Kelly has received an outpouring of love — but also pointed criticism focused on her weight and other elements of her looks.
Despite the online backlash, the BRIT Awards ceremony itself was an emotional and uplifting moment for both Kelly and Sharon Osbourne. After a short introduction by Dolly Parton, the two took the stage together, where Sharon said:
“I’m honored to accept this award for my gorgeous husband. God knows I wish he was here to accept it himself… Ozzy is looking down on us right now… He rose to become one of the most recognizable and respected musicians. … To be honest with you, he was the most humble egomaniac you will ever meet. At the end of the day, he will always be a rock star… If Ozzy was here tonight … he would be so proud to receive this from the country that he loved.”
To close out the evening, the BRIT Awards delivered a thunderous tribute performance curated directly by Sharon. A powerhouse band consisting of musicians who have backed Ozzy throughout his career—keyboardist Adam Wakeman, bassist Robert Trujillo, drummer Tommy Clufetos, and guitarist Zakk Wylde—took the stage to perform a special arrangement of “No More Tears“, the title track from his smash-hit 1991 album, No More Tears. Pop star Robbie Williams, a longtime friend of the Osbourne family and a massive fan of the music, was personally invited by Sharon to handle the lead vocals for the tribute.
