In a startling revelation on I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!, contestant Jack Osbourne brought one of rock and roll's most infamous tales back into the spotlight: the time his father, Ozzy Osbourne, bit the head off a dove.
The Infamous Dove Incident
Recounting the event during Wednesday's episode, Jack Osbourne explained that the shocking act was not a random outburst of madness, but a deliberate, albeit extreme, move during a meeting with music executives. According to Jack, the Black Sabbath legend spat the dove's head directly onto an executive's lap, causing immediate pandemonium.
Despite the initial horror, the incident had an unexpected consequence. Jack revealed that the notoriety from the dove beheading was so immense that it led to his father's album instantly charting, proving that all publicity, even the most gruesome, can have a silver lining in the music industry.
A Wild Time in Ozzy's Career
This was far from an isolated event in what Jack described as a 'wild time' in his father's career. The dove incident was part of a series of notorious acts that cemented Ozzy's 'Prince of Darkness' persona.
Jack also detailed other infamous moments, including the time Ozzy bit the head off a bat during a live concert performance. Furthermore, he referenced another controversial episode where Ozzy was arrested for urinating on the Alamo, a revered Texas landmark.
Amidst these tales of chaos, Jack also touched upon the profound tragedy that marked this period: the death of guitarist Randy Rhoads in a plane crash. This event served as a sombre counterpoint to the on-stage antics, highlighting the turbulent reality of life in the fast lane.
Elsewhere in the Jungle
The episode wasn't solely focused on rock and roll history. Fellow campmates Kelly Brook, Alex Scott, and Shona McGarty received a nasty fright after discovering leeches on their bodies while swimming in the creek.
Meanwhile, comedian Eddie Kadi bravely faced the A-Scare-ium Bushtucker trial. His challenge involved diving into a tank filled with reptiles to retrieve stars for the camp. Demonstrating both courage and skill, Eddie managed to collect an impressive six out of ten stars, securing a valuable meal for the hungry celebrities.
