Kelly Osbourne recently took a trip down memory lane, reflecting on her stint as a co-host on E!’s hit show Fashion Police.
As a co-host from 2011 until her departure in early 2015, Osbourne provided her fashion critiques and commentary alongside prominent figures like Joan Rivers, Giuliana Rancic, and George Kotsiopoulos, as well as Kathy Griffin, Melissa Rivers, and Brad Goreski during her final season.
On The Osbournes Podcast, Kelly Osbourne expressed her deep appreciation for the chance to work with the late Joan, though she notably avoided commenting on former co-host Giuliana Rancic.
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Kelly lauded her experience with Joan Rivers as the “best job I’ve ever had” and said it was akin to “working with my mom.”
But when Sharon Osbourne brought up Giuliani Rancic, Kelly sharply responded, “We don’t need to give her any f–king anything.”
As a reminder, Kelly Osbourne‘s exit from Fashion Police occurred after Giuliana Rancic made controversial comments about Zendaya‘s hair during the Oscars. The fallout was considerable.
“One of the co-hosts of the show made a really kind of a f–king racist comment about her hair, and nothing happened to the woman who made the comment,” explained Jack Osbourne on the podcast. He clarified that it was not Kelly who made the comment, though the controversy implicated her as well.
Kelly then spoke about how deeply she regretted the situation, especially how it affected Melissa Rivers in the wake of her mother’s passing.
After the furor over the remarks, Kelly Osbourne resigned from Fashion Police, refusing to be “dragged into this.”
Following her departure, Kathy Griffin also decided to leave the show.
Recently, Kelly Osbourne addressed rumors regarding her weight loss.
FAQ Section
Why did Kelly Osbourne leave ‘Fashion Police’?
Kelly Osbourne left ‘Fashion Police’ following controversial comments made by her co-host Giuliana Rancic about Zendaya’s dreadlocks at the Oscars, which Kelly found unacceptable.
Did Kelly Osbourne make the comments about Zendaya’s hair?
No, it was Giuliana Rancic who made the comments. However, confusion in the aftermath wrongly associated Kelly with the statement.
How did Melissa Rivers get hurt during this controversy?
Melissa Rivers was hurt because the controversy happened shortly after the death of her mother, Joan Rivers, who had also been a co-host on ‘Fashion Police.’ The show’s upheaval added to her emotional distress.
Did anyone else leave ‘Fashion Police’ after Kelly Osbourne?
Yes, Kathy Griffin also left the show shortly after Kelly Osbourne’s departure.
Conclusion
Kelly Osbourne’s candid retrospective on her tenure at ‘Fashion Police’ highlights the complexity of her relationship with the show—nostalgic for the invaluable experience with Joan Rivers while simultaneously marred by controversy and the subsequent fallout involving Giuliana Rancic. Her departure, prompted by a commitment to her values and the loss of a mentor, coupled with her heartfelt regret over Melissa Rivers’ collateral pain, paints a narrative of both fondness and tension associated with her involvement in the high-profile fashion critique series.