Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · July 23, 2025 · Entertainment

Jack Osbourne's Wild Tale: The Congo Connection Behind 'The Osbournes' Mansion

Jack Osbourne has recalled his bizarre introduction to the house that eventually became his family home and the backdrop for iconic MTV reality show, The Osbournes

SCANDALOUS SHOCKER!

As the world mourns the loss of metal legend Ozzy Osbourne, his son Jack is spilling juicy secrets from their wild ride as reality TV stars on MTV's The Osbournes!

Just days before news of Ozzy's passing at age 76 was confirmed, Jack Osbourne appeared on the Trying Not To Die podcast, dishing about the crazy introduction to their iconic family home - a sprawling Beverly Hills mansion that became the backdrop for their hit reality show.

Fans across the world are currently mourning the loss of family patriarch Ozzy Osbourne following the Black Sabbath legend's death at the age of 76 on June 22

"I'm talking campaign T-shirts from the President of the Congo!" Jack exclaimed, recalling the bizarre visit to the property with his family. "We were looking at this massive house in Los Angeles when my mom goes into the guy's closet and finds these crazy campaign shirts. We stole one - I wore it under my hoodie, and we walked out!"

The Osbournes bought the mansion from a man named President Bongo (yes, that's his real name!), who had pictures of himself with pet lions and exotic animals scattered throughout the property. And let's just say Jack's claim about the campaign T-shirt being emblazoned with the slogan "President Bongo for the Congo" has left many scratching their heads...

But what really gets our attention is the Osbourne family's wild ride from rock stardom to reality TV fame. Who could forget The Osbournes, which followed the daily lives of Ozzy and his wife Sharon (whom he married in 1982) along with their three kids - Aimee, Jack, and Kelly?

Jack recalled seeing 'pictures of them with their pet lions and crazy exotic animals' while touring the property, purportedly owned by a Congolese President

As fans around the world bid farewell to the metal legend, tributes are pouring in from Black Sabbath bandmates Tony Iommi, Terence "Geezer" Butler, and Bill Ward. Even Christina Aguilera, who bought the Osbourne family's former home on Doheny Drive for a whopping $11.5 million in 2007, is sending her condolences.

But before we bid Ozzy adieu, let's take a trip down memory lane and revisit some of the most scandalous moments from The Osbournes. Who could forget Ozzy's infamous biting incident with a bat (yes, you read that right - a bat!) or Kelly's explosive fight with her sister Aimee?

And speaking of health scares, did you know Ozzy was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in 2020? He revealed the news on Good Morning America, sharing his struggles with the neurodegenerative disorder.

Pictured, L-R: Kelly Osbourne, Ozzy Osbourne, Sharon Osbourne and Jack Osbourne attend the Pride of Britain Awards in 2015, ten years before Ozzy's death

Despite the ups and downs, Ozzy remained a beloved figure in the music industry. And as we say goodbye to this rock legend, it's clear that his impact will be felt for years to come.

Tune in next time on The Scholarly Note.com for more juicy gossip and scandalous secrets from the world of celebrity news!

Osbourne relaunched himself as a reality TV star in The Osbournes in the early 2000s, after getting clean from drink and drugs with the help of Sharon

The singer, who sold more than 100million records, will forever be synonymous with Black Sabbath (pictured), the heavy metal band he formed in his home city of Birmingham