CONGRATULATIONS: Kelly Osbourne, daughter of Black Sabbath’s Ozzy Osbourne, engaged during father’s concert at Villa Park, Birmingham…….
In an unforgettable night for rock history—and family romance—Kelly Osbourne, 40, accepted a marriage proposal from her longtime partner and Slipknot DJ Sid Wilson at her father Ozzy Osbourne’s emotional final performance with Black Sabbath. The proposal, a private yet heartfelt moment backstage, unfolded amidst celebration and jest, adding a deeply personal highlight to a monumental event.
A Story Two Decades in the Making
Kelly and Sid’s relationship has roots reaching back to 1999, when Wilson first met the Osbourne family during Ozzfest, a festival founded by Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne. Despite their early acquaintance, the pair didn’t begin dating until January 2022—23 years later. Their bond quickly grew, blossoming into love, and in late 2022, they welcomed their son, Sidney ** **.
Kelly publicly celebrated their relationship on Valentine’s Day 2022, writing: “After 23 years of friendship I can’t believe where we have ended up! You are my best friend, my soulmate…” ** **.
The Night of the Proposal
On July 5, backstage at Villa Park, Sid surprised Kelly with an intimate proposal. As captured on Kelly’s Instagram video, Sid professed: “Kelly, you know I love you more than anything in the world.” At that point, her father Ozzy—a pillar of irreverent rock charisma—quipped, “F—k off, you’re not marrying my daughter,” to which Kelly’s mother, Sharon, humorously implored everyone to “be quiet.” Unfazed, Sid continued: “Nothing would make me happier than spending the rest of my life with you. So in front of your family and all our friends, Kelly, will you marry me?” Overwhelmed, Kelly exclaimed “yes”—and the room erupted in cheers ** **.
A Night to Remember
The engagement took place on the same night Ozzy performed his final show with Black Sabbath. The 76-year-old singer, recently diagnosed with Parkinson’s, delivered a powerful performance seated in a black leather throne—a poignant reminder of his decades-long influence on heavy metal ** **. The concert, titled “Back To The Beginning,” featured a star-studded lineup, including Metallica, Guns N’ Roses, Slayer, Pantera, Gojira, Anthrax, and more . It drew around 40,000–42,000 fans and closed with a spectacular fireworks display and ceremonial cake presentation for Ozzy. Proceeds from the event supported Cure Parkinson’s, Birmingham Children’s Hospital, and Acorn Children’s Hospice .
A Symbolic Finale
Ozzy’s final Black Sabbath performance marked the culmination of a chapter spanning back to the band’s formation in 1968 in their native Birmingham. It also hinted at a new chapter in the Osbourne dynasty: one defined by legacy, love, and family. Kelly expressed her gratitude and emotion online, writing: “To say that yesterday was magic was an understatement! … My dad got his moment in the sun!” ** **.
What Comes Next
With wedding bells on the horizon, Kelly and Sid join a long line of rock-royalty unions. Though they’ve kept many details private—like their custom “Honeybee” ring reportedly laden with yellow and white diamonds—the engagement is already being celebrated far beyond Villa Park. Fans and celebrities alike flooded Kelly’s Instagram with congratulatory messages following her “Oh and this happened yesterday!” post ** **.
As Ozzy bids farewell to his stage career, the Osbourne legacy continues—not just through music, but through the ongoing story of love, family, and new beginnings. The engagement of Kelly Osbourne and Sid Wilson epitomizes that spirit: a romance rooted in friendship, cemented in family, and blessed at the c
usp of a historic finale.