In a raw episode of the Osbourne family’s revived podcast that has left fans reaching for the Kleenex, Sharon Osbourne broke down in floods of tears while replaying a poignant voicemail from President Donald Trump, sent in the devastating wake of her husband Ozzy’s July death. The 73-year-old matriarch, joined by children Jack and Kelly on The Osbournes, set aside deep-seated political divides to honor the “kind” gesture from the commander-in-chief, whom she first crossed paths with on Celebrity Apprentice in 2010. “Love him or hate him, he didn’t have to call,” Jack reflected, as Sharon’s voice cracked recounting the unexpected warmth amid her grief.

The episode, dropped Tuesday and already amassing over 2 million streams on Spotify and Apple Podcasts, dives headfirst into the Osbournes’ unfiltered mourning for the Prince of Darkness, who succumbed at 76 to a heart attack after years battling Parkinson’s disease – diagnosed publicly in 2020 – and a litany of health woes from neck surgeries to substance abuse relapses. Amid tributes from rock royalty like Black Sabbath bandmates and fans worldwide, Sharon’s decision to spotlight Trump’s message – one of several from global heavyweights – underscores a rare moment of bipartisan bridge-building in an era of red-blue rifts.

The voicemail, played in full for the first time, captures Trump’s gravelly sincerity: “Hi, Sharon. It’s Donald Trump, and I just wanted to wish you the best and the family. Ozzy was amazing. He was an amazing guy. I met him a few times and I wanna tell you he was unique in every way and talented. So I just wanted to wish you the best and it’s a tough thing, I know how close you were, and whatever I can do. Take care of yourself, say hello to the family. Thanks, bye.” As the recording faded, Sharon – ever the steel-spined survivor of her own cancer battles and X Factor controversies – dissolved into sobs, her hand trembling over the phone. “The thing is, all I know is he has treated me with respect, your father with respect,” she managed, dabbing her eyes. “He wanted nothing from us. Nothing. Melania, the same, nothing. And they have been great. And for him to take his time to do that for us.”

Sharon’s history with the Trumps traces back to that high-stakes boardroom on Celebrity Apprentice, where she vied for the $250,000 charity prize alongside stars like Bret Michaels and Holly Robinson Peete. Despite the cutthroat competition – and Sharon’s infamous on-air feud with Robinson Peete that sparked racism allegations (later debunked) – she emerged with a lasting fondness for the host. “I spent one month with him and his wife Melania Trump, who was always gracious, elegant, just a delight to talk to,” Sharon recalled, gesturing animatedly. “And he was always, ‘How are the children? How is Kelly? I’m so proud of Kelly and Jack for what they’ve done and their manners are great. And he was just a great guy to talk to.”

Politics, Sharon insisted, takes a backseat to personal decency. “Listen, when it comes to politics, we know nobody comes out a winner,” she said, mimicking a universal thumbs-down. “Whoever you like, there’s half of people are gonna go like this. And now it’s more so than ever in history… You can’t come out a winner.” Her British roots – and self-proclaimed aversion to voting – only amplify the impartiality: “I’ve never voted for anyone,” she admitted with a wry chuckle, before the tears returned.

Jack, 40 and a father of three navigating his own sobriety journey, echoed the sentiment: “Love him or hate him, he didn’t have to call and leave a voicemail.” Kelly, 41, nodded silently, her own battles with addiction and mental health adding layers to the family’s collective catharsis. The siblings revealed a cascade of condolences, including a handwritten letter from King Charles III – a touchstone that drew Sharon’s effusive praise. “Our king, now we’re talking! Our king is an amazing person,” she beamed. “He is an amazing person not just because he wrote to us when Ozzy passed, but if he did it for us, you know he does it for many, many, many people. Now here’s a man that does know what’s going on in the street with people… He cares about the environment, animals. He cares about many, many, many things. And he’s got a good heart. He’s got a good heart.”

Ozzy’s passing on July 15, 2025, after a quiet family vigil at their Los Angeles mansion, sent shockwaves through the music world. The Birmingham-born metal god, inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame twice (solo and with Sabbath), sold over 100 million albums worldwide, pioneering reality TV with The Osbournes (2002-2005) and defying medical odds with his “Iron Man” resilience. Tributes poured in from Sir Elton John (“a true original”) to Billie Eilish (“changed my life”), but Sharon’s podcast peel-back humanizes the legend: Stories of Ozzy’s quirky rituals, like his pre-show tequila shots, interspersed with gut-wrenching reflections on their 44-year marriage.

The episode’s vulnerability has resonated deeply. Streaming charts show The Osbournes – dormant since 2009 but rebooted post-Ozzy’s death – surging 400% week-over-week, with listeners praising its “unflinching honesty.” On X, #SharonTears trended Thursday, fans posting: “From MTV chaos to this heartbreak – the Osbournes are family to us all.” One viral clip of Sharon’s breakdown, synced to Ozzy’s “Mama, I’m Coming Home,” hit 5 million views on TikTok. Mental health advocates, via NAMI, lauded the family’s openness on grief: “Sharon’s tears remind us vulnerability is strength.”

Not all reactions were somber; some Trump skeptics sniped on Reddit: “Respect from a guy who… never mind, fair play to Ozzy’s memory.” Yet the consensus tilts toward unity: As Sharon wrapped the pod with a toast to her “soulmate,” she urged: “Life’s too short for grudges – hug your people tight.”

For Sharon, widowed after a love story that spawned three kids, a Netflix doc, and endless tabloid fodder, this is healing in the headlines. With Jack helming production and Kelly teasing a memoir, The Osbournes evolves from sitcom to sanctuary. Trump’s call? A surprising salve in the storm. As Sharon whispered through tears: “He was unique… talented.” Just like the man who left the message – and the woman brave enough to share it.