Ozzy Osbourne‘s final bow turned into a double celebration as daughter Kelly Osbourne got engaged to Slipknot DJ Sid Wilson during her father’s farewell concert in Birmingham.
The heavy metal pioneer took the stage for what he claims is his last-ever live performance, joined by the original Black Sabbath lineup and cheered on by 40,000 fans at Villa Park stadium.
Before the show, Ozzy Osbourne spoke of his dream to collaborate with Paul McCartney, but the Saturday show became even more personal.
Ozzy Osbourne’s Daughter Gets Engaged Backstage At His Farewell Concert
Kelly said yes, right after her dad stole the moment with a classic Ozzy one-liner. She posted a video of the proposal on Instagram, writing, “Oh, and this happened yesterday!”
The 40-year-old got engaged surrounded by close family and friends, as Wilson poured his heart out before asking Kelly to marry him.
Just as things were getting emotional, Ozzy jumped in with a joke, “F–ck off, you’re not marrying my daughter.” The room burst into laughter, including Sharon Osbourne, who was seated beside her husband.
Unfazed, Wilson continued, telling Kelly, “Nothing would make me happier than to spend the rest of my life with you.” He then popped the question, and Kelly, visibly stunned, nodded and said yes before the couple embraced.
Fans Go Wild After Kelly Osbourne’s Surprise Engagement
After Kelly posted a backstage video of the surprise proposal at her father’s farewell concert, followers wasted no time celebrating the big moment. One fan summed up the mood perfectly, writing, “Oh my god! Oh my god! I’m crying!!! Congratulations!!!!!”
Another gushed, “Oh my gosh Kell!!!!! I’m so happy for you guys!!!!” Others sent heartfelt messages to the newly engaged couple: “Congrats!!!! What a few weeks!!!!!” and “Your beautiful family deserves endless joy! So absolutely excited for you!!!”
Viewers were quick to praise Ozzy for his hilarious quip, with one fan declaring, “Your father is a f-cking legend. Love everything in this video.” One fan even called it the perfect ending to an unforgettable night, writing, “Your father had a wonderful final show, and he sounded so good! He will always be missed.”
The Black Sabbath Icon Bows Out With A Roar
Before Kelly’s big moment, Ozzy had one of his own, saying goodbye to live shows with a massive hometown concert in front of 40,000 fans.
According to AP News, the Prince of Darkness took the stage in Birmingham in front of 40,000 fans, marking what is said to be his last-ever live performance.
The 76-year-old, who has battled Parkinson’s disease, appeared on a rising black throne and shouted, “Let the madness begin!” before launching into a set of classics.
Fighting back emotion, Ozzy told the crowd, “I’ve been laid up for like six years. You have no idea how I feel — thank you from the bottom of my heart. You’re all special. Let’s go crazy, come on.”
The show closed with a historic reunion, as Black Sabbath bandmates Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, and Bill Ward joined him to perform “Paranoid” together for the first time in two decades.
Sharon Osbourne Is Closing The Curtain For Good: ‘We’re Done’
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The “Back to the Beginning” farewell concert was not just a goodbye to fans, but a moment of personal closure after years of health struggles. In an interview with Billboard, Sharon confirmed this marks the definitive end. “We’re done,” she said firmly.
Sharon, who has managed both Ozzy and Black Sabbath since his solo launch in 1979, added that both are ready to step away from the tour life. “I’ve been doing this since I was 15, and I’m done. We just want to live our life and do what we want to do and not have to follow an itinerary anymore,” she admitted.
Sharon revealed that staging the farewell was her idea, sparked by Ozzy’s regret over never getting to properly thank his fans after his 2018 tour was cut short due to illness. Despite a few public appearances since then, he never felt he had closure.
Ozzy Osbourne Still Hopes To Team Up With Paul McCartney
Ozzy may have wrapped up his final live show, but there is still one dream he has not let go of: collaborating with Paul McCartney. While his wife confirmed that his performing days are over, The Blast reports that the rock legend is still holding out hope for a studio session with the Beatles icon.
Ahead of his farewell performance, Ozzy opened up on his SiriusXM show “Ozzy Speaks,” sharing just how much it would mean to him to work with Paul. He recalled a memorable meeting with Paul back in 2001 and described him as incredibly kind and down-to-earth.
Ozzy even admitted that he once pleaded with Paul to play bass on one of his tracks, a request that was politely turned down, not because Paul was not interested, but because he felt the bassline already sounded great.
Ozzy Osbourne’s final show may have marked the end of an era, but it also kicked off a new one for his daughter Kelly with a moment she will never forget.
