Kelly later addressed the backlash directly on Instagram, calling many of the comments “cruel” and “dehumanizing.” “There is a special kind of cruelty in harming someone who is clearly going through something,” she wrote, criticizing people for spreading gossip and questioning her struggles during a difficult time. The criticism comes as Kelly continues to cope with the death of her father, Ozzy Osbourne, who passed away in July 2025. She has previously said that grief has deeply affected her health and well-being.

“I’m currently going through the hardest time in my life,” Kelly explained. “I should not even have to defend myself, but I won’t allow myself to be dehumanized.” Some critics argued their comments were based on concern rather than body-shaming, with a few suggesting her weight loss looked unhealthy. However, Kelly insisted many remarks crossed the line. The TV personality has denied speculation that her weight loss is connected to popular weight-loss medications and instead says it is related to the emotional impact of losing her father.

Sharon Osbourne has also defended her daughter, saying the public criticism ignores the reality of Kelly’s grief. “She’s not happy, she’s lost her daddy,” Sharon said in a previous interview, adding that many people fail to understand how deeply the loss has affected her daughter. Despite the backlash, Kelly has made it clear she will continue focusing on healing and moving forward during a very challenging period in her life.