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Controversial adult star Bonnie Blue has admitted that she once forced her family to sit in silence while she made explicit content within earshot of her loved ones22:49, 29 Jul 2025Updated 22:51, 29 Jul 2025Bonnie Blue filmed adult videos while her family were in the house.A new Channel 4 documentary, titled 1000 Men and Me: The Bonnie Blue Story, follows the controversial content creator’s career and her recent explicit escapades.Just minutes in Bonnie – real name Tia Billinger – turns to the camera and says: “My mum said every time I come in this house there is d***** everywhere!””It was funny because on New Year’s Eve my family came over and I was in the living room filming and they had to be really, really quiet. They were like: ‘When can we put the music on? When can we start moving?’ I was just in the next room f****** myself, they’re just waiting in silence next door.”Bonnie said that her family were forced to wait while she filmed next door(Image: Channel 4)Viewers were left fuming by the scenes on the Channel 4 documentary and took to X/Twitter to moan about her antics. One person asked “why the f*** have they made a documentary” about her, while someone else questioned why Channel 4 are “giving her any airtime”.Another user wrote: “Its really interesting how people don’t understand that Bonnie Blue is literally just insane for clicks, no different to other controversial content creators, and everyone watches and clicks. She says stuff just to bait like Andrew Tate and so many people take the bait.”Channel 4 viewers took to X/Twitter in disgust to slam the content creator’s documentaryOne furious tweet also read: “Why the hell is Channel 4 showing a documentary about Bonnie Blue….1000 Men & Me,” with shocked and angry emojis as someone replied: “1.5 hrs long!! Ridiculous.”Throughout the documentary, Bonnie claims she is “the most searched woman in the world this year” and that he bank account “has millions in.”However, it appears she lives in fear as the star has not been outside by herself in six months and has full time security round the clock at her house. Bonnie says she gets “hundreds of death threats a day,” so isn’t willing to step outside by herself as it “isn’t safe”.The documentary aired on Channel 4 on 29 July(Image: air.hq/Instagram)Bonnie is known for her niche of sleeping with “barely legal” teenagers and the adult star claims it “gives her purpose.” She even branded to herself as a “community worker” for sleeping with “normal people”.She said: “It’s not just because I’m obsessed with 18 year olds, like it was such a bigger picture in terms of teaching them how to have sex, like watching their face light up as they lost their virginity. I was like: ‘Wow. I really love that.”Article continues belowJoin the Daily Star’s WhatsApp for the sexiest headlines, showbiz gossip and lots moreThe Daily Star is now on WhatsApp and we want you to join us!Through the app, we’ll send you the sassiest showbiz stories, some naught headline and a seismic smattering of aliens…along with the latest breaking news of course.To join our community, all you have to do to join isclick on this link, select ‘Join Chat’ and you’re in!No one will be able to see who has sign up and no one can send messages except for the Daily Star team. We also treat our community members to competitions, special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners.If you don’t like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose Exit group. If you’re curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.CLICK HERE TO JOINHave you joined Threads? Follow Daily Star to keep up to date on all things showbiz hereWant all the biggest Showbiz and TV news straight to your inbox? Sign up for our free Daily Star Showbiz newsletter More

Cat Deeley and Patrick Kielty have announced that they have split after 17 years together, and it’s been claimed that the couple spent much of their relationship living apart22:38, 29 Jul 2025Updated 22:46, 29 Jul 2025Patrick Kielty and Cat Deeley announced their split this week(Image: Getty Images)TV host Cat Deeley confessed that relocating back to the UK with her husband Patrick Kielty and their two youngsters proved “really hard”.The former couple, who announced their split this week, had lived in America for years. Cat, 48, and Patrick, 54, moved from Los Angeles to London in 2020, having spent more than a decade living overseas.The This Morning host subsequently hinted that she would return to America each summer for her presenting duties on So You Think You Can Dance. The ex-couple, who wed in 2012, were reported to have made the choice partly due to worries about gun violence, reports the Mirror.The pair got married in 2012(Image: Getty Images North America)Cat, who assumed hosting duties on This Morning following her UK return, has also mentioned that additional reasons included wanting to be nearer to relatives and friends.In an interview with the Sunday Times last year, Cat remembered their relocation following an episode where Patrick and one of their children were told to seek shelter at a retail centre. The publication reported there were whispers of a gunman in the vicinity, though it transpired to involve a suspicious package.Cat revealed in the chat that she found the ordeal “really scary”.It was additionally noted at the time that she found their eventual return to Britain, with its absence of sunshine, “really hard”.Cat nevertheless told the publication that the Los Angeles she visits nowadays differs from the city she originally knew. She remarked: “It doesn’t feel as safe as it used to be. There’s an edge, which wasn’t there before. The health system is failing miserably.”Since moving back to the UK, Cat now hosts This Morning with Ben Shepherd (Image: Getty Images for the NTA’s)Cat also highlighted the post-pandemic situation, noting that there are “lots of vulnerable people” with “severe mental health issues” who have unfortunately slipped “through the net”.During her appearance on ITV’s Lorraine in 2020, Cat revealed that a frightening incident at a mall was the “catalyst” for their decision to move back to the UK. Nonetheless, she disclosed that the couple had “always” intended to return to be nearer to their relatives for the benefit of their children eventually.She explained: “Our boys they’ve got grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins that they adore, and they adore them right back. For us, it was like, it’s such a special moment in time and you don’t get those times back again. So we had always thought we would bring them back here so they could know everybody in the family and friends.”Recent rumours suggest that Cat and Patrick may have been leading separate lives for some time following their relocation. Speculation abounds that their periods of separation, due to work commitments such as Patrick’s job in Ireland, might have played a role in their split, which was confirmed today.The ex-couple announced their separation through a joint statement released to the PA news agency. Cat and the Late Late Show presenter Patrick clarified that “no other party involved” and affirmed their commitment to co-parenting their children following the end of their marriage.Article continues belowThey revealed in the statement: “We have taken the decision to end our marriage and are now separated. There is no other party involved. We will continue to be united as loving parents to our children and would therefore kindly ask for our family privacy to be respected. There will be no further comment.”Cat and Patrick first crossed paths whilst presenting the BBC’s Fame Academy in 2002. The pair are understood to have been mates before their friendship blossomed into romance, tying the knot in 2012 after making their relationship public the year before.For the latest breaking news and stories from across the globe from the Daily Star, sign up for our newsletters. More

Channel 4 viewers have issued complaints just minutes into a new tell-all documentary about controversial adult star Bonnie BlueKimberly Nhundu22:22, 29 Jul 2025Updated 22:35, 29 Jul 2025Bonnie Blue takes viewers behind the scenes of her viral 1000 men stunt in a new documentary (Image: Channel 4 )Bonnie Blue has made her TV debut with a new Channel 4 documentary, and viewers are fuming about the X-rated film.The adult content creator set the internet on fire when she slept with 1,057 men back in January. Bonnie, whose real name is Tia Billinger, has now taken fans behind the scenes of the controversial stunt.In the new programme, titled 1000 Men and Me: The Bonnie Blue Story, she is followed by a film crew who capture her day-to-day life.According to the synopsis, the film goes “behind the headlines, clickbait and rage bait to discover what life’s really like in Bonnie’s wild orbit, how she got here and what’s really going on behind those steely blue eyes.”Channel 4 viewers have been left ‘disgusted’ just minutes into the documentary (Image: Channel 4 )It also “explores the central question polarising debate about her: Is she a ‘dangerous predator’, pandering to male fantasies and perpetuating the patriarchy? Or an empowered, sex positive, businesswoman having the last laugh?”While its questions aim to cut deep, the film features divisive scenes of sex acts between Bonnie and a series of men. It also includes footage of the 26-year-old stark naked and scenes of her filming porn videos with other adult stars.As viewers have tuned into the tell-all film, many have issued complaints just minutes into the one-off programme.””Literally 3 seconds in and B More

Bonnie Blue’s new Channel 4 documentary is a glimpse into the life of one of the most controversial adult stars of all time – including details of her wild stunts and darkest desires21:47, 29 Jul 2025Updated 22:01, 29 Jul 2025Bonnie Blue’s Channel 4 documentary contains some seriously unsettling scenes.The new programme sheds light on the dark underbelly of the star, real name Tia Billinger, and her lucrative empire, revealing a disturbing reality behind the scenes. The adult star has been embroiled in controversy for encouraging “barely legal” teens to participate in explicit content, which she then films and profits from.1,000 Men and Me: The Bonnie Blue Story exposes the often lonely existence of earning millions while being shunned by society, reports the Mirror.Daily Star is diving deep into Bonnie’s controversial career and the most disturbing moments from her Channel 4 show.Ex-husband InfoBonnie was previously married to her ex-husband, Ollie(Image: Rob Parfitt / Channel 4)Bonnie’s former husband Oliver Davidson speaks out for the first time and she explains it was Ollie who encouraged her into the industry: “I met Ollie when I was like 14, 15. We got married really young. Pretty, quite intimate wedding, nothing crazy, nothing over the top, then we relocated to Australia shortly afterwards.””Ollie was beyond supportive, he gave me the confidence to do OnlyFans and it wasn’t because he wanted to pimp me out, he just wanted me to be happy and have control of my life. Obviously the money was good as well.”Ollie said she “really connects with the fans” as she “puts her location online” so they “can actually film with her”. He praised: It’s like a defining moment in p***, where she’s completely changed the game.”Bonnie told Daily Mail that they “loved each other but weren’t in love” so decided to separate.Acid AttackThe documentary will air on 29 July on Channel 4(Image: Channel 4)The controversial online personality also claims she is “the most searched woman in the world this year” and her “bank account has millions in.” However Bonnie hasn’t been outside by herself for six months and employs full time security at her home, because she gets “hundreds of death threats a day” so it “isn’t safe”.She’s even deeply afraid of an acid attack: “My worst one is acid, if someone did acid, and I could see some spiteful girl doing that.”Sick StuntTia is clearly concerned about her safety(Image: Supplied)Bonnie’s infamous petting zoo stunt was cancelled after she was permanently banned from OnlyFans. The horrific act involved Bonnie being tied down in a glass box in a house, where strangers could “do whatever they wanted” to her.In the documentary she explained: “I am going to be completely helpless, tied down, gagged, choked,” and has been accused of glorifying rape.However, in the documentary Bonnie fired back saying: “If I consent to something and it’s above board, who are you to say I can’t do that?”Barely LegalBonnie has tapped into a controversial niche that upsets a lot of people(Image: Jam Press/@bonnie_blue_xox)Bonnie’s niche is sleeping with “barely legal” teenagers and the adult star claims it “gives her purpose,” even referring to herself as a “community worker” for sleeping with “normal people”.”It’s not just because I’m obsessed with 18 year olds, like it was such a bigger picture in terms of teaching them how to have sex, like watching their face light up as they lost their virginity. I was like: ‘Wow. I really love that.”Physical EffectsBonnie famously slept with over 1000 in half a day(Image: tiktok/bonniebluclips)Her savage sex challenges take a huge toll on Bonnie’s physical health and after an eight-hour romp with 100 men, she described the stint as “the hardest [one] to date”.”I definitely underestimated it, because I’ve done 1,000 [sleeping with 1,057 men in 12 hours] I was like, OK, well, this is gonna be a walk in the park. Anything I do now is surely never going to be as hard as that… [But] it was a lot.”Her videographer Josh then comments: “She basically just got beat up for a few hours,” as a picture of Bonnie with bright red eyes is shown on screen.However, she insists that her career doesn’t take affect her mental health: “I’m just not emotional. I can very much control my emotions. If I don’t want to be upset, I won’t be upset, but no, I don’t think I’m gonna need therapy or I’ve got PTSD or that there’s any trauma. There’s no hidden reason of why I do what I do.”Admiring Andrew TateAndrew and Bonnie are two of the most controversial internet figures of all time(Image: bonnie_blue_xox/Instagram )At the end of the show, Bonnie is preparing to meet Andrew Tate in Romania. The online personality is facing rape and human trafficking charges, which he denies, and even brands himself a misogynist.Bonnie said: “He’s probably just as controversial as I am. Whether people love him or hate him, he’s a marketing genius.”Director Victoria asks her: “You talk about female empowerment, but how do you square that with aligning yourself with the most misogynistic male on the internet?”Blue and Tate teamed up for a podcast(Image: bonnie_blue_xox/Instagram )Bonnie responds: “Piers Morgan interviews serial killers all the time. It’s not messed up his brand. He [Tate] has been labelled multiple things by the media, and so have I. We’re probably the two most misunderstood people out there at the moment.”The infamous internet star then admitted she’d have intimate relations with anyone for the sake of clicks: “I would f*** Andrew Tate,” as her videographer Josh chimes in: “There isn’t anyone she wouldn’t f***,” to which Bonnie nods in agreement: “As long as they are 18.”Join the Daily Star’s WhatsApp for the sexiest headlines, showbiz gossip and lots moreThe Daily Star is now on WhatsApp and we want you to join us!Through the app, we’ll send you the sassiest showbiz stories, some naught headline and a seismic smattering of aliens…along with the latest breaking news of course.To join our community, all you have to do to join isclick on this link, select ‘Join Chat’ and you’re in!No one will be able to see who has sign up and no one can send messages except for the Daily Star team. We also treat our community members to competitions, special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners.If you don’t like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose Exit group. If you’re curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.CLICK HERE TO JOINArticle continues belowHave you joined Threads? Follow Daily Star to keep up to date on all things showbiz hereWant all the biggest Showbiz and TV news straight to your inbox? Sign up for our free Daily Star Showbiz newsletter More

Amanda Holden, 54, looks sensational in a bikini while taking a break from filming with Alan Carr, instead enjoying a day out on the water while shooting in Greece19:44, 29 Jul 2025Amanda Holden is smokin’ hot in new sun-soaked snaps.The Heart radio presenter recently swapped her usual work overalls for a tiny bikini as she enjoyed some downtime while filming her latest BBC One series with Alan Carr.The Britain’s Got Talent judge and the comedy legend are currently shooting the fourth series of their renovation programme Amanda and Alan’s Greek Job, which sees the duo transforming a property in Corfu as they dive into the local culture and island lifestyle.Amanda has clearly been making the most of the Mediterranean sunshine and treated herself to a boat excursion, posing on the bow for an Instagram photoshoot, reports the Express.She kept the caption simple and wrote: “Wearing @isabellemeiraswim” alongside a heart emoji. The British swimwear company quickly responded in the comments: “Looking incredible as ever. Hope you’re having a fabulous trip!”Amanda slipped into a bright blue bikini for her day at sea(Image: Amanda Holden Instagram)Her loyal followers were equally impressed with the holiday snap as one person wrote: “Beautiful lady with incredible body,” while another added: “Looking as wonderful as always Amanda, hope you’re having the best holiday with your family, enjoy.”A third fan enthused: “You are stunning! Love following you – we’re in Rhodes right now on holiday, wish we were on the same Greek island as you and Alan! Would absolutely love to meet you two!”Amanda and Alan have recently become an unexpected double act(Image: BBC/Voltage TV)Amanda recently excitedly announced that she and Alan will be returning to our screens and issued the message: “I couldn’t be happier to announce that Alan and I are going to be doing a fourth series of Amanda and Alan! If I said our big fat Greek renovation, I’m sure that will give you a clue!”.”We’re so excited to be spending another summer together bashing down walls in one of our favourite places ever! Over 18 million of you tuned in – so thank you so much for all the love and support.”Article continues belowJoin the Daily Star’s WhatsApp for the sexiest headlines, showbiz gossip and lots moreThe Daily Star is now on WhatsApp and we want you to join us!Through the app, we’ll send you the sassiest showbiz stories, some naught headline and a seismic smattering of aliens…along with the latest breaking news of course.To join our community, all you have to do to join isclick on this link, select ‘Join Chat’ and you’re in!No one will be able to see who has sign up and no one can send messages except for the Daily Star team. We also treat our community members to competitions, special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners.If you don’t like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose Exit group. If you’re curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.CLICK HERE TO JOINHave you joined Threads? Follow Daily Star to keep up to date on all things showbiz hereWant all the biggest Showbiz and TV news straight to your inbox? Sign up for our free Daily Star Showbiz newsletter More

MasterChef star John Torode was sacked from the BBC show along with his co-host Gregg Wallace, who has been the subject of a number of sexual misconduct allegations18:45, 29 Jul 2025John Torode (left) poses with fellow Masterchef presenter Gregg Wallace(Image: PA)John Torode found one aspect of his partnership with Gregg Wallace particularly challenging, according to a journalist who interviewed the MasterChef star.Wallace was dismissed from the long-standing BBC show after 45 allegations made against him were substantiated. Shortly afterwards, his co-host John was informed that his contract would not be renewed following an inquiry that discovered he had used offensive racist language several years ago.Stories about the duo have since surfaced following their dismissals, with one journalist recalling his encounter with Torode. Michael Odell from The Times has interviewed the Australian twice.He penned: “The first time I met Torode was in 2022 and he described dealing with his former MasterChef presenting partner Gregg Wallace and his early morning phone calls. It was clear that being woken up at 6am by Wallace in Duracell Bunny ‘let’s get to work!’ mode was not easy.”John Torode (Image: Pool, Getty Images)Michael also noted a recurring theme in both his interviews. He elaborated: “Both times I came away thinking, ‘Why am I not as nice as John Torode?'”Despite appearing close on the BBC show, the pair have previously disclosed their less-than-amicable relationship off camera. Torode once told the Mirror: “It’s funny, we’ve never been friends. We’ve not been to each other’s houses.”If we go away to somewhere like South Africa,” he continued, “we do things separately … If we do go out for a drink, I’ll invariably be at one end of a big old table and he’ll be at the other.”During their 20-year on-screen partnership, Torode and Wallace have had their fair share of disagreements, which have sometimes escalated into “massive fights” over decisions regarding contestants. These disputes have occasionally continued even after filming had wrapped up.Torode admitted: “We’ve had a couple of standoffs over the years. I’ve just had to walk away from him.”Gregg Wallace (Image: Pool, Getty Images)In contrast, Wallace seemed unaware of the tension, telling ITV’s Lorraine in 2017: “I film with John six or seven months of the year, so we are very close to each other physically, and emotionally we are very close to each other.”A behind-the-scenes source revealed to BBC News: “Clearly they had a good chemistry when the cameras were rolling. But you rarely saw them interact when the cameras were off.”Wallace has since apologised for some of his on-set behaviour, stating that he is “so sorry” to anyone who was upset by his actions. However, he maintains that he is “not a groper, a sex pest or a flasher”.Meanwhile, Torode, 60, has denied allegations of using racist language in the past, claiming he has no recollection of the alleged incident and does not believe it occurred. Despite their uncertain future, Wallace and Torode will still grace our screens a few more times.John Torode and Gregg Wallace are no longer hosts of MasterChef(Image: BBC/Shine TV)After much deliberation, the BBC has decided to broadcast their final season together from August 6, and may also air a series of Celebrity MasterChef and a Christmas special that are reportedly already filmed.However, some editing tweaks might have been made to minimise the screen time of the duo. A spokesperson for the BBC stated: “MasterChef is an amazing competition which is life-changing for the amateur chefs taking part. The focus of it has always been their skill and their journey.Article continues below”This has not been an easy decision in the circumstances and we appreciate not everyone will agree with it.”In showing the series, which was filmed last year, it in no way diminishes our view of the seriousness of the upheld findings against both presenters. We have been very clear on the standards of behaviour that we expect of those who work at the BBC or on shows made for the BBC.” More

Katie Price has shown off the results of her latest cosmetic procedures, including a £10,000 facelift and noticeably fuller lips, in a new video for her fans18:44, 29 Jul 2025Katie Price has revealed the outcome of her recent cosmetic procedures.The former glamour model filmed herself flaunting a £10,000 facelift and new plump lips in a video posted to her Instagram page. The 47-year-old mum-of-five was eager to give fans a close-up view of her newly enhanced face.Katie leaned over the counter to speak directly to the camera while her black hair fell down past her shoulders. The TV personality recently underwent more procedures at Harley Street’s The Clinic Club, including a Brazilian Bum Lift and a lip filler top-up, all done in one session.Katie told fans: “So my lips are done. I haven’t gone too big and now I’m gonna do my bum. Literally got the train up, having my lips done, having filler in two areas of my bum, then taking Harvey to his new place.”Katie showed off her new lips in a video posted to her Instagram page(Image: katieprice/Instagram)Despite previously expressing regret over her past procedures, Katie appears undeterred and has opted for a safer approach which takes less time under the knife, reports the Mirror.”If I’d had my bum done in Turkey it would be more dangerous. I’d be put to sleep, it would be more dangerous and they use your own fat. This is just filler. Come up here for an hour and a half and it’s done, amazing,” she shared with her Instagram followers.The star is known for her many plastic surgery procedures(Image: Getty Images)The mother-of-five has recently returned from a luxurious, sun-drenched holiday in Dubai. After undergoing her latest round of cosmetic procedures, Katie posted a close-up showcasing her most voluminous lips yet.”See, you can tell I haven’t had much today. Gone a bit more classy. I just need to get my lashes done now.”Katie recently discussed her journey with surgical procedures and the body part she regrets altering the most. She underwent a Brazilian Bum Lift procedure back in 2019 but quickly reversed it after disliking how large it appeared.Pricey has admitted that she is unhappy with the appearance of her backside(Image: Getty Images for The Cambridge Union)Earlier this year, she added filler to her backside and gave fans a glimpse into the process on her Instagram page. Speaking to Olivia Attwood on her So Wrong It’s Right podcast, Katie admitted that despite attempts to correct the shape of her bum she still isn’t satisfied with it.”I’ve done it twice but now, I think I’ve lost weight and it’s gone, my bum has gone a weird shape now and I wish I never had it done,” she confessed.Article continues belowJoin the Daily Star’s WhatsApp for the sexiest headlines, showbiz gossip and lots moreThe Daily Star is now on WhatsApp and we want you to join us!Through the app, we’ll send you the sassiest showbiz stories, some naught headline and a seismic smattering of aliens…along with the latest breaking news of course.To join our community, all you have to do to join isclick on this link, select ‘Join Chat’ and you’re in!No one will be able to see who has sign up and no one can send messages except for the Daily Star team. We also treat our community members to competitions, special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners.If you don’t like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose Exit group. If you’re curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.CLICK HERE TO JOINHave you joined Threads? Follow Daily Star to keep up to date on all things showbiz hereWant all the biggest Showbiz and TV news straight to your inbox? Sign up for our free Daily Star Showbiz newsletter More

The streets of Birmingham are expceted to be jam packed as thousands of fans pay tribute to the Black Sabbath heavy metal icon who died last week at the age of 76Sian Hewitt18:08, 29 Jul 2025Musician Ozzy Osbourne died on July 22 2025(Image: Scott Dudelson/Getty Images)Birmingham locals will line the streets as they say a final goodbye to one of the city’s heroes.Ozzy Osbourne’s body will make its final trip through his hometown on Wednesday (July 30) as the Black Sabbath star is laid to rest.Hundreds are expected to line the streets as the hearsehttps://www.dailystar.co.uk/showbiz/ozzy-osbournes-family-devastated-sick-35634530for his funeral, which will be followed on by a car filled with his heartbroken family including Sharon and children including Kelly, Jack, Aimee and Louis.The procession will make its way through central Birmingham, travelling to Broad Street from 1pm, the city council has announced.Ozzy’s funeral will be held on Wednesday(Image: Nick Wilkinson/Birmingham Live)The cortege, accompanied by musicians Bostin Brass, will stop at the Black Sabbath bridge and bench, where thousands of fans have been gathering since the heavy metal icon died last week aged 76 to leave flowers and tributes.From there the group will go on to the service to bid their final goodbyes to their family frontman, who has been dubbed “a son of Birmingham”.Brummy Lord Mayor Zafar Iqbal said the city where Osbourne grew up will make sure they give him the “farewell he deserves”.He said: “Ozzy was more than a music legend – he was a son of Birmingham.”Having recently been awarded the Freedom of the City and following his celebrated appearance at the Back to the Beginning concert at Villa Park earlier this month, it was important to the city that we support a fitting, dignified tribute ahead of a private family funeral.Map of the Ozzy Osbourne funeral procession in his home town of Birmingham (Image: Google Maps / Getty)”We know how much this moment will mean to his fans.”We’re proud to host it here with his loving family in the place where it all began, and we are grateful that they have generously offered to pay to enable this to happen and support the city is giving him the farewell he deserves.”The city council said it had worked “at pace” to co-ordinate a respectful and safe public event in co-ordination with the Osbourne family ahead of a private funeral.Broad Street will be closed to traffic from 7am and buses and trams will be diverted.Meanwhile, Birmingham Airport could become Ozzy Osbourne International after nearly 50,000 fans backed the name switch.A petition to re-name the airport after Ozzy, launched by podcast producer and fan Dan Hudson, has attracted 47,580 signatures – 10,000 in the past 24 hours.It said: “Ozzy Osbourne was the most important musician ever to hail from Birmingham.“He rose to fame as the lead vocalist of the pioneering rock band Black Sabbath who invented the genre of heavy metal.“Ozzy’s influence on music and culture is undeniable. Naming our international airport after him would be a fitting tribute to his extraordinary career and contributions to the arts.Article continues below“Other airports in the UK are named after their famous children (George Best International Airport in Belfast, John Lennon Airport in Liverpool) so it is only right that we do this here in Birmingham in honour of Ozzy.“Together we can celebrate the legacy of Ozzy Osbourne and the incredible influence our city has had on the world stage, thanks to him.” More