Sharon and Kelly Osbourne have delighted their legions of fans by filming a side-splitting promotional skit for the fundraising platform Omaze. The hilarious video, which harks back to the chaotic days of their iconic reality show The Osbournes, forms a key part of their ambitious mission to raise a staggering £4.5 million for Centrepoint, the youth homelessness charity championed by Prince William.
A Nostalgic and Chaotic Fundraising Effort
The mother-daughter duo's video promotes an Omaze prize draw where one lucky winner will secure a breathtaking Georgian-style mansion in the Lake District, valued at an incredible £5 million. In the uproarious clip, Kelly attempts to deliver a serious message about the campaign, only to be repeatedly and comically interrupted by Sharon, perfectly capturing their famously turbulent yet endearing dynamic.
"Oh for f*** sake mum," Kelly exclaims in mock frustration as Sharon can be heard yelling her name off-camera. Kelly perseveres, stating, "Hello, I am Kelly Osbourne and I am very excited to be teaming up with Centrepoint and Omaze to offer you this picturesque house..." before Sharon bursts in asking about the whereabouts of their dogs.
Royal Connections and Charitable Ambitions
This fundraising drive holds deep personal significance for the future King. Centrepoint was a cause profoundly close to his mother, Princess Diana, who first showed him the charity's London shelters when he was a child. William is now the royal patron and has made tackling homelessness a cornerstone of his public work.
Kelly, 41, revealed her commitment to the cause, stating, "I said I'd only do this if the charity side was really meaningful. I wanted Omaze to match the value of the house and they pretty much have." She added, "I think William will make an amazing King and I really hope he's pleased with the donation. That amount will completely change the face of the charity." Indeed, the £4.5 million target would represent the largest single donation ever received by Centrepoint.
Personal Reflections and Family Memories
The promotional campaign is deeply intertwined with the Osbourne family's own history. The video features Sharon, 73, and Kelly looking through old photo albums, reminiscing about their chaotic lives with rock legend Ozzy and Kelly's brother, Jack. They also tour the Omaze house, which evokes memories of their own £15 million Georgian-style home in Jordans, Buckinghamshire.
This connection is poignant, as the family garden there is the final resting place of Black Sabbath frontman Ozzy, who passed away last summer. Kelly becomes emotional in the footage when recalling her father, who suffered a near-fatal quad bike accident on the estate in 2003, resulting in serious injuries that affected him for years.
Overwhelming Fan Support and Future Plans
The public response to the video has been overwhelmingly positive. Fans flooded social media with praise, not only for the charitable effort but also for Kelly's new blonde hairstyle and the heartwarming, if tumultuous, bond between mother and daughter. Comments ranged from "Love the hair like this" to "Kelly and Sharon are icons!" and heartfelt thanks for their philanthropic work.
Looking ahead, Kelly and Sharon plan to further relive their family's extraordinary lives through a reality television project to help reach the fundraising target. Kelly has expressed her desire to meet Prince William at a gala in September, stating, "I have so many ideas I'd like to tell him about. He has such clarity and goes to the grassroots... I won't rest until we end homelessness, which is a pledge the future King holds."
Sources close to the charity confirm that William has been deeply impressed by the scale of the fundraising effort spearheaded by Kelly. In a touching personal note, King Charles, who met Ozzy on several occasions, wrote a letter of condolence to Sharon after Ozzy's death, which she keeps on her bedside table. Kelly described the King as "so kind" for his gesture.
Omaze has established itself as a major force in charitable fundraising, having raised over £100 million for various UK charities since 2020, including the British Heart Foundation and the Teenage Cancer Trust, with a guaranteed minimum of £1 million per house draw. Previous celebrity ambassadors for Omaze draws have included Benedict Cumberbatch and Olivia Colman.
Centrepoint, founded in 1969, supports thousands of vulnerable young people annually. Its CEO, Seyi Obakin, praised the Osbournes, saying, "Kelly and Sharon's generosity, together with their commitment to ending youth homelessness, has made possible a truly inspiring campaign." This unique blend of celebrity humour, personal history, and royal philanthropy marks a significant push to address a critical social issue.
