CELEBRITY SPLITS

Kelly Osbourne sparks speculation with close friend as split from Sid Wilson unfolds


It's often hard for the public to believe that people can just be friends


Kelly Osbourne attending the Brit Awards 2026 at Co-op Live, Manchester. Picture date: Saturday February 28, 2026. (Photo by Ian West/PA Images via Getty Images) © Getty
Jovita TrujilloSenior Writer
UPDATED MARCH 27, 2026 2:22 PM EDT

In the middle of breakup headlines, Kelly Osbourne has been leaning on a close friend. The 41-year-old daughter of Ozzy Osbourne has been going through an unimaginable time as she grieves her father and deals with hundreds of hateful comments about her weight. The glimpses of joy she’s shared from her life with fans have involved her son and a barber named Kiinicki.

Kelly has been spending time with friends© @kellyosbourne
Kelly has been spending a lot of time with one friend in particular

From playful Instagram moments like the two wearing diapers on their heads while caring for her son Sidney’s conjunctivitis to nights out in London, Kiinicki has been a constant presence. The two even got tattoos together earlier this week, with Kelly debuting an orange Lilly that may be dedicated to her paternal grandma.  

Kelly is helping her son nurse an illness without him© @kellyosbourne
Kelly and Kiinicki helped her son nurse an illness

And while insiders insist there’s no confirmed romance, the optics have definitely fueled speculation. “They were all over each other all night and were hardly trying to hide it,” one partygoer told the Daily Mail after spotting them at an after-party following Lily Allen’s West End show.

Still, those close to Osbourne say Kiinicki has simply been a source of support during a particularly heavy moment.

Where things stand with Sid

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 01: (L-R) Sid Wilson and Kelly Osbourne attend the 68th GRAMMY Awards at Crypto.com Arena on February 01, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.  (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for The Recording Academy) © Getty
The door doesn't seem fully closed for Sid and Kelly

Reports that Kelly and Sid Wilson called off their engagement have already made headlines, but new details suggest things aren’t entirely over. “Kelly and Sid have called off their engagement, but they haven’t shut the door on the relationship,” a source told the Daily Mail.

Sid proposed before Ozzy's passing© @kellyosbourne
Sid proposed before Ozzy's passing

The two have reportedly been under strain for months. And much of that tension appears tied to the loss of Ozzy, who passed away in July, just days after Wilson proposed in front of him at his final concert with Black Sabbath.  “Ozzy was Kelly’s best friend,” another insider said. “They had such a special bond.”

Grief, shifting priorities, and the weight of everything happening at once have all played a role. According to sources, there’s no third party involved, just a relationship struggling to hold steady while one half is going through emotional turmoil. 

Kelly’s public battle

Seven months after losing her legendary father, Ozzy Osbourne, the spotlight around Kelly Osbourne has shifted to concern about her weight.© Getty
The spotlight around Kelly Osbourne has shifted to concern about her weight

Beyond her relationship, Kelly has been navigating a deeply emotional time. She’s been focused on supporting her mom, Sharon Osbourne, while also raising her son and dealing with public scrutiny around her appearance and personal life. 

Jack, Sharon and Kelly Osbourne viewing Ozzy Osbourne tributes from fans on July 30, 2025© Getty Images
Jack, Sharon and Kelly Osbourne viewing Ozzy Osbourne tributes from fans on July 30, 2025

A source told PEOPLE Kelly has been "in a challenging headspace for several reasons." "It's been very emotional for her. She's had a lot going on," they said. 

"Ozzy's death still affects her deeply. She's very focused on being there for her mom right now. They're incredibly close, and that's been her priority," the insider added.

Kelly, they say, is aware of how she looks. But right now, appearance is the least of her priorities. Grief has made it difficult for her to eat, and maintaining a healthy weight.© Samir Hussein
Kelly, they say, is aware of how she looks. But right now, appearance is the least of her priorities. Grief has made it difficult for her to eat, and maintaining a healthy weight.

When it comes to her appearance, Kelly has been firing back at the online hate.  Calling out “a special kind of cruelty in harming someone who is clearly going through something.” “Kicking me while I'm down, doubting my pain, spreading my struggles as gossip, and turning your back when I need support and love most,” she wrote on Instagram following her appearance at the 2026 BRIT Awards in Manchester, where she collected the lifetime achievement award on behalf of Ozzy.

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