In a shocking turn of events, Sharon Osbourne has found herself at the center of a major controversy after announcing her support for Tommy Robinson, the far-right activist and founder of the English Defense League. The 73-year-old television personality and former X Factor star is facing a wave of criticism following her recent comment on Robinson’s video promoting an upcoming rally on May 16. Sharon boldly declared, “See you at the march,” igniting a firestorm of anger among fans and critics alike.
The backlash was swift and severe, with many pointing fingers at Sharon for her endorsement of Robinson’s far-right ideologies. Fans of the Osbourne family, including some who previously supported Sharon, expressed their outrage online, with several speculating that the statement would have been met with strong disapproval from her husband, Ozzy Osbourne. One fan lamented, “Waits until Ozzy passes, then shows her true colors, he will tell her to [bleep] off.” Another added, “Ozzy would never allow that [bleep] if he was still alive.”
Sharon backed Tommy Robinson’s upcoming rally (Credit: Splashnews.com)
Sharon’s controversial statement has not only sparked outrage on social media but has also led to her being dropped by charity infertility Centrepoint, where she had been working as an ambassador. The charity quickly severed ties with Sharon, citing her involvement with the rally as incompatible with their values. Centrepoint issued a statement saying, “This sort of event does not align with our values. Centrepoint has a proud history of supporting young people, whatever their background, ethnicity, or religion. We are committed to ensuring that our society continues to provide a safe environment for young people to thrive.”
Sharon has been dropped by charity Centrepoint (Credit: Splashnews.com)
The decision to cut ties with Sharon has sparked a divided response. Some supporters believe the charity has made a grave mistake. One person shared, “I didn’t think charities got involved in politics. Sharon will find another worthy cause – it’s their loss.” Others echoed similar sentiments, saying, “That charity is [bleep]ed then, lost massive donations.”
On the other hand, many applauded Centerpoint for taking a stand. “Look at that, a charity with values,” one supporter wrote. “Nice one @centerpoint,” another declared. “They absolutely did the right thing,” a third commented, highlighting the importance of maintaining integrity in the face of controversy.
As of now, Sharon has not yet commented on the fallout, leaving her supporters and critics eagerly awaiting her response.
Stay tuned for updates as this developing story unfolds.