Sharon Osbourne's heartbreaking reason for short stint on Celebrity Big Brother
Sharon Osbourne returned to TV screens this week when she entered as a 'lodger' in the revamped version of Celebrity Big Brother - but admitted she "can't cope" with being in the whole series.
The 71-year-old is only on the ITV show for five days rather than the full 19 days of the celebrity series. Revealing the heartbreaking reason why, Sharon said it was too hard to be away from husband Ozzy, who has Parkinson's Disease. She shared: "I don't want to stay away from Ozzy for too long. We're so close as a family. I don't think I have ever gone a week without talking to any of them, ever. Through fights, feuds, everything. We still talk and this will definitely be the longest."
When Ozzy was diagnosed with the illness three years ago, Sharon explained: "There's so many different types of Parkinson's. It's not a death sentence by any stretch of the imagination, but it does affect certain nerves in your body. And it's like you have a good day, and then a really bad day."
Earlier this week, an insider spoke to the Mirror and said Sharon had made a 'special deal' with the show's bosses to star in part of it. The insider said: "Sharon didn't fancy the full slog on the show and she knew how much the bosses wanted her, so she made a special deal. She isn't staying for the full show but is still taking home one of the biggest pay cheques." ITV sources said she was top of their list to ensure the new series "has The X Factor " and gets off to an exciting start.
Famously outspoken Sharon's entrance was even more iconic as she met her old friend and former X Factor co-star Louis Walsh, who is also a permanent housemate in this year's Celebrity Big Brother. The pair have joined TV presenter Fern Britton, Love Island's Ekin-Su Culculoglu, Coronation Street actor Colson Smith, Kate Middleton's uncle Gary Goldsmith, Strictly dancer Nikita Kuzmin, Ibiza Weekender star David Potts, Real Housewives Of Cheshire's Lauren Simon, presenter Zeze Millz, businessman Levi Roots, Heartstopper actor Bradley Riches and US star Marisha Wallace.
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Sharon says it is too hard now to be away from husband Ozzy, who has Parkinson's (Getty Images)Upon entering the house, Sharon was immediately given a task. She had to choose three housemates who could potentially be eliminated, with Louis there to assist. After watching each housemate enter from a secret room, they decided to put Zeze, Gary, and David at risk of eviction. They then met the rest of their housemates.
Now in her 70s, Sharon says popping up on CBB isn’t part of a plan to revive her career as she has "already done it all". She said: I’ve done theatre, I’ve done TV. I’ve done everything I wanted to do. That’s why, with something like CBB, it’s to be enjoyed. It’s a great experience and that’s literally it. I’m just here for the laugh and that’s liberating, very liberating.”
She also opened up on her and Louis' relationship with former 'close pal' and fellow X Factor judge Simon Cowell and revealed he hadn’t contacted either of them before they went on the show. Sharon shared: “He would not call Louis or I. He is very, what’s the word? Snotty. Simon just is... We were, in the beginning, the three of us, really close friends. But then he kind of left our group and went on. But no, he’s weird as far as friends go. Very, very closed off.”
*Celebrity Big Brother continues tomorrow night on ITV at 9pm
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