The night was already electric. Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath delivered their final farewell performance at Villa Park in Birmingham, England on Saturday. Thousands of fans witnessed history in the making. But backstage, an even more intimate moment was unfolding. Love was about to steal the spotlight from metal’s greatest legends.
The air backstage buzzed with anticipation as family and friends gathered around. Sid Wilson had chosen this monumental night to pop the question to Kelly Osbourne. The Slipknot turntablist stood before his beloved. His heart pounded louder than any drum kit. This was the moment he had been waiting for.
A Proposal From Sid Wilson to Remember as Metal Legends Say Goodbye
Wilson delivered his heartfelt proposal as Kelly’s parents, Sharon and Ozzy Osbourne, looked on with their closest friends surrounding the couple. The backstage area transformed into the most romantic venue imaginable. Wilson’s voice carried across the intimate space as he declared his love. “Kelly, you know I love you more than anything in the world,” he began. The words hung in the air like a beautiful melody.
Exclusive! Kelly Osbourne gets engaged with Slipknot member Sid Wilson! Backstage during Black Sabbath farewell concert, ALL IN FRONT OF OZZY & SHARON OSBOURNE! pic.twitter.com/KKVjTLGXEt
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Ozzy himself couldn’t resist interrupting mid-proposal, quipping “F**k off, you’re not marrying my daughter”. The legendary rocker’s protective father instincts kicked in with perfect comedic timing. Wilson took the teasing in stride, laughing along with the family. The moment showcased the playful dynamic between the future father-in-law and son-in-law. Nothing could derail this magical moment.
Wilson dropped to one knee as the crowd of loved ones held their breath. “Nothing would make me happier than to spend the rest of my life with you,” he declared. “In front of your family and all of our friends: Kelly, will you marry me?” Kelly looked around in shock, nodded yes in response, and gave Wilson a big hug as their friends and family cheered and applauded the newly engaged couple. The couple, who have been dating since early 2022 and welcomed their son Sidney in November 2022, turned a farewell concert into a celebration of new beginnings. Their love story, spanning over two decades of friendship, reached its perfect crescendo on this unforgettable night.
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