When it comes to rock legends, few faces are as instantly recognizable as Ozzy Osbourne’s. But during a special segment on the BBC’s Children In Need charity program, fans and even the live audience found themselves doing a double take — quite literally. The “Prince of Darkness” was joined onstage by a near-perfect doppelgänger, leaving everyone asking the same question: which one is the real Ozzy?
The lighthearted moment began as the show’s hosts teased viewers about a special surprise. The camera panned across the stage, and to the crowd’s delight, two Ozzys appeared, both dressed in the iconic long black coat, signature round sunglasses, and heavy cross necklace. Each shuffled across the floor in eerily similar fashion, throwing up the devil horns with their hands and flashing that unmistakable Osbourne grin. The resemblance was uncanny.
Comments online immediately lit up. “I’m not 100% sure which one is Ozzy,” one fan wrote, capturing the collective confusion and amusement of the night. Others joked that the rocker might have cloned himself, while some claimed it was the “ultimate trick” Ozzy has ever pulled on live television.
But the biggest question floating through social media and the studio audience alike was directed at his wife and longtime partner, Sharon Osbourne: Will she realize who her husband is? Known for her sharp wit and no-nonsense humor, Sharon has seen every side of Ozzy, but even she seemed caught off guard when the two Ozzys stood side by side. With a sly smile, she playfully inspected them both before quipping, “I’ve been married to this man for decades, and even I have to look twice!”
The lookalike — later revealed to be a professional impersonator who has been channeling Ozzy’s image for years — held his own with remarkable precision. From the voice to the mannerisms, he mirrored the rock star’s quirks so well that some fans swore he could fill in for the real deal on tour. For Ozzy, it was all fun and games. He burst out laughing as the impersonator mimicked his speech and stance, joking, “Blimey, he might be more me than me!”
Beyond the laughter, the moment served a deeper purpose. Children In Need has long been about blending entertainment with generosity, bringing stars together to raise money for children’s charities across the UK. Having Ozzy participate — and allow himself to be the butt of a good-natured gag — underscored the warmth behind the rock icon’s wild persona.
In the end, the crowd got their answer when Sharon affectionately tugged on the real Ozzy’s hand, declaring, “This one’s mine.” The audience roared with laughter and applause, while the impersonator graciously took a bow.
The segment quickly went viral, with clips racking up thousands of views online. Fans hailed it as one of the funniest Children In Need moments in recent memory, showing a softer, more playful side of a rock legend who has made a career out of shocking the world.
And if nothing else, it proved one thing: there may only be one true Ozzy Osbourne, but for one unforgettable night, fans got to see double.
