Jack Osbourne Denounces Media Speculation on His Appearance

Jack Osbourne has publicly condemned recent media reports and online commentary about his physical appearance, calling speculation that he is unwell or "grossly underweight" insane. The 40-year-old son of the late musician Ozzy Osbourne addressed the issue directly in a social media video this week.

Osbourne stated he has lost no weight in the six months since he finished filming the British reality series "I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!" He attributed any perceived change in his appearance solely to shaving his beard and opting for a mustache. He explained that his actual weight loss occurred over a longer period, saying he decided to make lifestyle changes after reaching about 220 pounds roughly three and a half years ago. He said he now weighs 155 pounds, which he described as perfectly healthy for his height of five feet eight and a half inches.

He expressed frustration at facing criticism after a lifetime of being scrutinized for his weight. Osbourne said his entire life he was brutalized by the press about being overweight, and now that he is at a healthy weight, he is criticized even more. He connected the scrutiny to a broader distrust of the media.