A fiery throwback of Sharon Osbourne unleashing fury on a reality contestant who insulted her late husband Ozzy is going viral once again, following news of the rock legend’s death this week at age 76.
The moment — which has reignited praise for Sharon’s unwavering devotion — comes from a 2008 episode of Rock of Love: Charm School, and shows Sharon confronting contestant Megan Hauserman in a now-iconic outburst.
"They can f*** with me… but not my family"
Tensions exploded on set when Hauserman, a model and reality star, hurled a brutal insult at Sharon. “The only thing you’ve managed to do as a celebrity is to watch your husband’s brain turn into a vegetable,” she sneered.
Sharon’s reaction was instant and unflinching. Turning to the audience, she said: “I feel so sorry for her,” then calmly stood up, sipped from her mug — and threw the remaining drink directly in Hauserman’s face.
Security rushed onto the stage as the scene erupted. But Sharon, then 56, remained defiant. “They can f*** with me… I don’t give a sh** — but not my family,” she told the stunned audience.
Hauserman was swiftly eliminated from the show and later filed a lawsuit against Sharon for battery and emotional distress. Sharon countersued, arguing that Hauserman had assumed the risks of appearing on the reality show and violated her agreement by suing.
The case was settled out of court in 2011 for a confidential six-figure sum, the Daily Mail reports.
“She doesn’t play when it comes to her man”
The resurfaced footage has triggered an outpouring of support and admiration for Sharon, now 72, with fans hailing the clip as proof of her legendary loyalty.
“The way she loved Ozzy is something not common… She really, REALLY loved her husband,” one TikTok user wrote.
“Ozzy was so blessed to have someone as loving as she was,” said another, while one viral comment read, “Ozzy was the king of metal, but she was the queen. Never attack royalty.”
Others applauded Sharon’s no-nonsense style: “GO Sharon. She doesn’t play when it comes to her man.” Another echoed: “Yes Sharon! So much respect for that.”
Sharon breaks silence following Ozzy’s death
The viral moment arrives at an emotional time for the Osbourne family, who confirmed Ozzy’s passing on Tuesday in a public statement: “It is with more sadness than mere words can convey that we have to report that our beloved Ozzy Osbourne has passed away this morning. He was with his family and surrounded by love.”
The statement continued: “We ask everyone to respect our family privacy at this time. Sharon, Jack, Kelly, Aimee and Louis.”
Sharon briefly broke her silence to respond to a tribute post from English musician Gavin Rossdale, who had shared his memories of Ozzy on Instagram. “RIP OZZY - a great man - a true legend… He was so warm and kind and funny,” Rossdale wrote.
Sharon replied simply: “Bless you.”
A legendary love story
Sharon and Ozzy’s partnership — both personal and professional — was one of the most enduring in the entertainment world. The couple married on July 4, 1982, in Hawaii. Together, they had three children: Aimee, Kelly, and Jack. Their chaotic and beloved MTV series The Osbournes ran from 2002 to 2005, cementing their status as reality TV royalty.
In the years before his death, Ozzy publicly battled Parkinson’s disease and other health challenges, but remained a towering figure in rock music. Sharon was by his side throughout.
As fans mourn the loss of the Black Sabbath frontman, many are now celebrating not just his legacy — but Sharon’s fierce loyalty. As one fan wrote: “Love Sharon for this. She's sassy and doesn’t stand for disrespect. She's a real one.”