Jack is braving the jungle this year

Jack Osbourne has officially made his mark in the jungle – and viewers are watching closely as he embarks on his I’m A Celebrity adventure this November.

His stint comes just months after the heartbreaking loss of his dad, rock legend Ozzy Osbourne. Ahead of entering camp, Jack admitted to The Sun that conversations around his grief are bound to surface as bonds form and the long days roll on.

He was candid about where he’ll draw the line, though. “I think things will naturally come up, and I’m not necessarily going to stray away from too many things,” he said. “But, you know, obviously there are certain things I probably won’t discuss on a nationally televised show that’s filmed 24/7.”

Jack is heading into the I’m A Celebrity jungle (Credit: ITV)

Who is Jack Osbourne from I’m A Celebrity?

Jack is the youngest child and only son of Sharon and Ozzy Osbourne.

The star rocketed to fame back in the early noughties thanks to the smash hit MTV reality series, The Osbournes. The series followed the lives of Ozzy, Sharon, Jack and his sister, Kelly, primarily in their Beverly Hills home.

The Osbournes was considered a pioneering reality TV series, which ushered in an era of shows focusing on the home lives of celebrities.

Following the conclusion of The Osbournes in 2005, Jack went on to appear in a string of shows, including Jack Osbourne: Adrenaline Junkie, You Don’t Know Jack and Jack Osbourne: Fearless.

In 2011, Jack competed on Dancing with the Stars, the US version of Strictly Come Dancing, finishing in third place.

What does Jack Osbourne do for a living?

He has established himself as a TV presenter after becoming a household name on the family reality show.

Between 2016 and 2018, Jack and Ozzy starred in a reality show for the History Channel, Ozzy & Jack’s World Detour, which saw them visit various historical sites and learn more about the quirkier side of history.

Since then, he has hosted a range of TV shows centred around the supernatural and the unexplained. One series, The Osbournes: I Want to Believe, saw Jack trying to convince his skeptical parents of the existence of various paranormal phenomena.

Jack penned his memoir, 21 Years Gone, so he is an author alongside television as well.

Jack Osbourne, Minnie the dog, and the d3ath hoax

One infamous episode of the family reality show divided fans – the one where Jack Osbourne reportedly ‘kills’ their dog Minnie.

The episode appeared to feature the teen killing the pooch but in the end it was revealed to be a hoax. Not only was the dog cruelty joke a cause of complaint with viewers, but how the ‘reality’ show episode appeared staged.

In the episode Jack tells his dad Ozzy Osbourne that he accidentally killed their pet dog Minnie. Ozzy is distraught over the news, upset by losing the family dog. Only to find out later on that it wasn’t true at all and Minnie was perfectly fine.

It’s gone down in history as one of the most memorable episodes and is still discussed on social media today by long-term fans.

On discussing one of Jack’s scenes on the show, one Reddit user brought up the episode on the thread earlier this year.

They wrote: “Did they ever cover the episode where Minnie passed away? That part of the episode always makes me cry, seeing Ozzy shaking so bad being on the phone and then him crying when he goes to tell Sharon.”
Jack found fame as a teen (Credit: SplashNews.com)

How old is I’m A Celebrity’s Jack Osbourne?

Jack was born on November 8, 1985, in London, England. This makes him 40 years old.

But Jack Osbourne’s accent is always something that interests fans. He spent his first six years in the Chiltern Hills, Buckinghamshire, before his parents relocated to LA. However, a year later, they moved back to Buckinghamshire.

When he was 11, Jack and his family moved once again, this time to Beverly Hills. Because of this, his accent is a mix between American-British.

In 2012, he became a naturalised citizen of the US.

What is Jack Osbourne’s illness?

In June 2012, Jack revealed that he had been diagnosed with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis.

Multiple sclerosis is a chronic autoimmune disease where the immune system attacks the protective myelin sheath of nerves in the brain and spinal cord. This disrupts nerve signals and can cause a wide range of issues, including vision problems, numbness or tingling, fatigue, problems with balance and/or coordination, and muscle weakness or spasms. There is no cure for MS at present, although there are treatments that can help manage symptoms and modify the disease’s course.

Jack received his diagnosis after losing 60% of his vision in his right eye at the time.

Speaking to HELLO! at the time, he admitted that at first he’d been “angry and upset” about his diagnosis. However, he had since changed his attitude to one of “adapt and overcome”. He did admit the timing hadn’t been ideal, however. “The timing was so bad. I’d just had a baby, work was going great – I kept thinking, why now?” he said.

Jack inject Copaxone medication daily for his MS, so I’m A Celebrity viewers can expect that to continue during his jungle stint.

He also uses vitamin supplements and hormone replacement therapy, and has even travelled to Europe for stem cell therapy. Jack has also made lifestyle changes to help combat the disease, including minimising stress, altering his diet, and exercising regularly.

ITV’s compulsory medical will have also ensured that he is fit to take part in the show.
Jack went to rehab aged 17 (Credit: SplashNews.com)

Addiction battle

Jack battled addiction from a very young age. At the age of 17, he went to rehab after getting addicted to OxyContin. OxyContin is the brand name for a prescription opioid painkiller. The Mayo Clinic advises people take between 10 to 30 milligrams every four hours as needed. Jack was taking 400 milligrams a day, mixing the painkiller with a bottle of bourbon.

He went to a rehabilitation facility for 60 days in April 2003. However, due to being a minor, he couldn’t detox at a drug rehab. Instead he, was sent to a psych ward with other kids “who were in various stages of mental health crises”.

“Once I got into the routine of treatment, I enjoyed it,” he told Big Think in 2024. “I liked it because I was being treated like a kid again: I had chores, responsibilities, and a really strict schedule.”

Jack left rehab sober, and has remained sober for more than two decades since.

How many children has Jack got?

Jack is the proud father of four children.

The star welcomed his first child, a daughter, Pearl Clementine, in April 2012, with his then-girlfriend, Lisa Stelly.

After their Hawaiian wedding, Jack and Lisa expanded their family again, welcoming daughter Andy Rose in June 2015. Their third little girl, Minnie Theodora, arrived in February 2018.

But just a few months later, in May 2018, the pair confirmed they were separating. Their divorce was finalised the following March.

Jack later found love again with interior designer Aree Gearhart. The couple got engaged in December 2021 and welcomed their first child together, daughter Maple Artemis, in July 2022. By September 2023, Jack and Aree had quietly tied the knot in a small, private ceremony in California.

I’m A Celebrity star Jack Osbourne split from ex-wife Lisa Stelly after several years together

Jack Osbourne and his ex-wife Lisa Stelly actually met on a night out, with Jack reportedly asking for her number – only for Lisa to turn him down at first. She later had a change of heart, and the pair began dating in 2011.

Lisa, an actress with credits in Passed Over, Green Day: 21 Guns and Green Day: Last of the American Girls, quickly became a key part of Jack’s life. Just four months into their romance, they were engaged, and they went on to marry in Hawaii.

But the relationship wasn’t built to last. In 2018, shortly after welcoming their third child, the couple announced they were going their separate ways.

At the time they said: “First and foremost, we absolutely still love each other.

Our family is the most important thing in our lives, and we tried everything we could for many years to make this work. What’s best for our family right now is that we separate lovingly, and remain best friends who are committed to raising our children together.”

However, after the divorce they appeared to remain on good terms. Lisa even paid tribute to Jack’s dad Ozzy after his d3ath earlier this year. She shared photos from family holidays, from times from inside Ozzy and Sharon’s family home and time spent together.

She wrote “Love you, Papa” and added Ozzy’s 1995 single See You On The Other Side on the post.
Jack was ‘nervous’ for his jungle journey (Credit: ITV)

Marriage to interior designer Aree Gearhart

Fast-forward a few years later, and Jack became engaged to Aree Gearhart who is an interior designer in 2021.

A year later and they welcomed a daughter together, Maple Artemis, before they tied the knot in a private ceremony in California in September 2023.

He gushed about his wife on Instagram at the time: “Something really cool happened. I married the most amazing woman I’ve ever met. All in.”

Aree commented on the post: “Snuck away and married my best friend last week. I am honoured to be your wife. all in forever.”

Jack on losing dad Ozzy

In July, Jack sadly lost his father, Ozzy. The Black Sabbath frontman was 76 years old. He had been struggling with various health issues for some time prior to his passing.

In August, Jack paid tribute to Ozzy with a video on his Instagram. “I haven’t really wanted to post anything since the passing of my father. My heart has hurt too much. I’m gonna keep this short because he certainly hated long rambling speeches,” he said.

“He was so many things to so many people, but I was so lucky and blessed to be apart of a very small group that got to call him Dad. My heart is full of so much sadness and sorrow, but also so much love and gratitude.

“I got 14,501 days with that man and I know that is such a blessing. I think this quote best describes my father. Hunter S. Thompson once said: ‘Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well-preserved body… but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out and loudly proclaiming: ‘Wow! What a ride!’

“That was my dad. He lived and he lived his life fully. I love you, Dad.”

I’m A Celebrity’s Jack Osbourne’s net worth

Reports across multiple outlets put Jack Osbourne’s net worth at around $15 million – roughly £11.4 million – a figure built from decades in the spotlight and a steady stream of TV work, production projects and reality show appearances.

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