Ozzy Osbourne transitioned into a phenomenal television star during his remarkable career with Black Sabbath, and some of the moments captured on screen were truly outlandish. Below, we celebrate the top ten wildest moments from Ozzy Osbourne’s television appearances that highlight this extraordinary era.

Following a successful run from 2002 to 2005 as the eccentric lead of MTV’s The Osbournes, which catapulted him and his quirky family into the spotlight, Osbourne made a significant return to perform with his original band. His daughter Kelly also found her own path in the music industry during this time. The blend of reality television and rock stardom presented a fascinating glimpse into their lives.

However, after this glittering phase, Osbourne was eager to return to his musical roots, leading to the release of 13 – his first album with Black Sabbath since 1978. This groundbreaking album marked a milestone, as it became their first-ever No. 1 album in the United States. It seemed Osbourne was ready to move past his television fame and focus on his music career once again.

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In an interview from 2013, Osbourne candidly expressed his regrets about his reality show, stating, “Of course, I regret doing the f—ing show. I didn’t want to be on f—ing television. I didn’t become a f—ing rock ‘n’ roll singer to read the f—ing weather forecast, know what I mean? It’s part of the reason I wanted to come back. This album pisses on all that.” His words reflected a deep desire to reclaim his identity as a rock musician.

Despite his mixed feelings about reality television, Black Sabbath recognized the value of Osbourne’s celebrity status and effectively utilized it to promote the release of 13. This promotional effort is one of the unforgettable moments that secure a spot in our roundup of Ozzy Osbourne’s 10 Craziest TV Moments.

Amidst the chaos, there were plenty of profanities, neighborhood disputes, and even their family pets causing mischief, not to mention the infamous incident involving a certain creature that had its head bitten off – yes, it was not a bat this time! Explore all these outrageous moments below.

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