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Jack Osbourne Responds to Criticism of His Weight Loss

Jack Osbourne posted a video on Instagram addressing online comments about his weight. He said he has maintained the same weight since finishing a reality show six months ago.

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Jack Osbourne posted an Instagram video on Tuesday responding to online comments about his weight. ” six months ago. “I cannot believe I’m having to actually make this,” Osbourne told his followers. ” Osbourne stated he has been losing weight gradually for three and a half years.

He said he reached about 220 pounds three and a half years ago and decided to make changes. He is now 5 foot 8 and a half and 155 pounds, which he described as a healthy weight for his height.

Osbourne said the only visible difference from six months ago is that he shaved his beard and grew a mustache. He noted he lost additional weight during the show while surviving on a diet of rice and beans. He said he had previously faced criticism for being overweight and now faces more criticism after reaching a lower weight.

“My entire life I was just brutalized by the press about being overweight, and the fact that I get down to a healthy weight, now I’m criticized even more? Get f–ked,” he said. Several people commented on the post expressing support. Kelly Rizzo wrote “Love you Jack.

” and Chris Jericho wrote “Don’t listen to the haters dude. You look great.

Key Facts

Current weight
5 foot 8 and a half, 155 pounds
Weight loss period
Three and a half years of gradual loss
Previous weight
Reached 220 pounds three and a half years ago
Show participation
Finished UK reality show six months ago

Story Timeline

3 events
  1. Three and a half years ago

    Osbourne reached about 220 pounds and began losing weight.

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  2. Six months ago

    Osbourne finished the UK reality show and maintained his weight since then.

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  3. Tuesday

    Osbourne posted an Instagram video responding to comments about his weight.

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Potential Impact

  1. 01

    Online comments about Osbourne's appearance may continue after the video.

  2. 02

    Other celebrities may face similar public discussion of their weight.

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Word count211 words
PublishedMay 20, 2026, 1:15 PM
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