Sian Osborne Breaks Silence on David Haye's 'Ugly Bird' Comments
David Haye's girlfriend, Sian Osborne, has publicly addressed the boxer's controversial remarks made on I'm A Celeb, where he described her as having the personality of an "ugly bird". In an exclusive interview with The Sun on Sunday, Osborne declared the comments a heartfelt compliment and launched a scathing critique of the other campmates, labelling them as hypocrites for their reaction.
The Controversial Comments on I'm A Celeb
During a recent episode of the popular ITV show, David Haye sparked outrage by stating that Sian Osborne possesses the "personality of a proper ugly bird". He elaborated, explaining that while Osborne is physically attractive, she shares traits with "ugly girls" who, in his view, often develop stronger personalities to compensate for their looks.
Haye said: "Most ugly girls realise they're not pretty enough. They've got to have a personality, to banter and to tell jokes and s**t, so people overlook the fact that they're not aesthetically amazing." This statement ignited a fierce backlash on the show, with fellow contestant Beverley Callard condemning it as one of the most sexist remarks she had ever heard.
Osborne's Response: A Compliment, Not an Insult
Sian Osborne, 33, firmly rejected the notion that she should be offended. She told The Sun on Sunday: "I consider it a compliment. A big one." She revealed that her family found the comments "hilarious" and appreciated that Haye was acknowledging qualities beyond her appearance, something she felt the modelling industry had consistently overlooked.
Osborne interpreted Haye's words as an attempt to highlight her vibrant character, stating he meant she was a "girl so full of life and character that her looks become irrelevant". She criticised those who took offence, arguing they were "looking for something to be offended" over and that the remarks were not inflammatory.
Criticism of Campmates and Modern Masculinity
While Osborne acknowledged she was not surprised by the backlash on I'm A Celeb, she attributed it to women being unaccustomed to men like Haye, whom she described as the "embodiment of masculinity". She expressed feeling "completely safe" with him and preferred his candid nature over being with a man who is "too scared of his own shadow to speak his mind".
Osborne also condemned the current social climate, calling it an "epidemic of the neutered male". She argued that men are being "thoroughly worn down" by social media and cancel culture, lamenting the decline of "real, powerful, unfiltered alpha males" as a genuine loss.
Personal Reflections on Bullying and Modelling
Reflecting on her past, Osborne shared that she endured relentless bullying as a teenager, particularly about her height, with even teachers making derogatory comments. She recounted how in school photos, she was placed in the centre with others arranged in descending height order "because they thought it was funny".
Her modelling career, she said, reduced her to being "a coat hanger with a face", where her personality was deemed irrelevant and jobs were secured solely based on looks. This experience, she implied, made Haye's appreciation of her character all the more meaningful.
Feminism and Hypocrisy
Osborne challenged those who insisted she should be offended, accusing them of hypocrisy. She asserted that feminism should empower women to make their own choices, not have decisions imposed upon them. By telling her how to feel, she argued, critics were "doing exactly what you claimed to be fighting against".
Background on Their Relationship
David Haye and Sian Osborne have been in a relationship since 2020, which they describe as open and often inclusive of a third person, forming a highly publicised 'throuple'. Rumours linked The Saturdays singer Una Healy to this arrangement, but she has denied any involvement.
