Kelly Osbourne has slammed celebrities allegedly using the LA fires as a ‘photo op’ in a scathing new video.
The daughter of Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne, 40, branded the offending stars ‘really disturbing’ as she weighed in on the ongoing catastrophe which has destroyed thousands of homes and killed 24 people in California.
While she didn’t name the celebrities she was slamming, notable stars who have been seen helping and donating amid the fires include Jennifer Garner, Beyonce, Eva Longoria and Prince Harry and Meghan Markle – the latter of which were branded ‘disaster tourists’ for posing with affected citizens in Pasadena.
Osbourne said: ‘Is it me being my usual cynical self or is it really disturbing seeing these celebrities using other people’s pain and suffering as a photo op to say I’m helping, I’m doing this, I’m doing that.
‘I don’t believe you help because you get attention for helping, I believe you help because you want to
‘I’m so confused, I think it’s so wrong, no-one asked you to come out and give hugs, go home.’
+7
View gallery
Kelly Osbourne has slammed celebrities allegedly using the LA fires as a ‘photo op’ in a scathing new video
+7
View gallery
While she didn’t name the celebrities she was slamming, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry were spotted comforting victims and first responders at an evacuation centre, on Friday amid the ongoing fires in LA
+7
View gallery
Flames from the Eaton fire in Altadena engulf a home as the huge blaze moves through the area
Last week Prince Harry and Meghan made a surprise appearance at a food bank as they comforted victims and first responders amid the ongoing fires in LA.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex handed out food parcels to those affected by the devastating fires at the Pasadena Convention Centre in Los Angeles, which is being used as an evacuation centre, on Friday.
The couple were spotted hugging José Andrés, the founder of World Central Kitchen, which is distributing free hot meals to the public and emergency crews in the wake of the wildfires.
Meghan, who was dressed in a light blue shirt and blue baseball cap, and Harry, who donned a black baseball cap and black polo shirt, also took time to speak with the Mayor of Pasadena Victor Gordo.
The couple were keen to provide any support they could, according to the Mayor, saying they were ‘great people’ with ‘great personalities’.
‘They really buoyed the spirits of the first responders. We visited the command post at the Rose Bowl and people were very happy to see them,’ the Mayor added.
The interaction was broadcast live on FOX LA, with news anchor Susan Hirasuna later being slammed online for describing Meghan as ‘Princess Markle’. She also received criticism for saying Meghan was ‘hanging out with the commoners’.
It comes after the couple opened the doors to their $29million mansion in Montecito, which is around 90 miles from LA, to their friends and loved ones who were forced to evacuate the ongoing wildfires.
+7
View gallery
Osbourne said: ‘Is it me being my usual cynical self or is it really disturbing seeing these celebrities using other people’s pain and suffering as a photo op to say I’m helping, I’m doing this, I’m doing that’
+7
View gallery
Prince Harry was also spotted speaking to the Mayor of Pasadena Victor Gordo, who described the couple as ‘great people’ with ‘great personalities’
Meghan Markle hugs Los Angeles wildfire volunteer in Pasadena
Earlier in the broadcast, Ms Hirasuna described Meghan as ‘Princess Meghan’, which led to some disgruntled viewers to criticise her reporting.
Many took to social media to point out her mistake, clarifying that Meghan is the Duchess of Sussex, rather than a Princess.
One person YouTube saying: ‘Dear Ma’am, Markel is not a princess. She is a duchess and not allowed to use the title. Just FYI.’
Another commenter added: ‘AGAIN SHES NOT A PRINCESS!!!’, while a third wrote: ‘Stop calling her Princess, that’s not her title!’
Elsewhere on Instagram, users described the coverage as cringe, after Ms Hirasuna also said the couple was ‘hanging out with the commoners’.
One person wrote: ‘Absolute cringeworthy – the newscaster. Princess. Commoners. Geez.’
Harry and Meghan have urged other Los Angeles residents to open up their homes for victims in a statement on their website, Sussex.com, as the wildfires continued to level celebrities’ homes, leaving nothing but ash and rubble.
+7
View gallery
The death toll of the LA fires is currently at 25, and more than 40,000 acres have been scorched by the unprecedented flames; the Palisades Fire photographed on January 9
Firefighters are entering day nine of the battle against four different wildfires destroying a total 38,690 acres with the Palisades fire being 19% contained and the Eaton (Altadena) fire being 45% contained.
Officials have confirmed 25 deaths, 12K destroyed structures, and over 6M residents remain under a critical fire threat as damage and economic loss are estimated to cost between $135B-$150B.
Celebrities who have lost their homes in the blaze include Sally Field, Mel Gibson, Paris Hilton, Jeff Bridges, Anna Faris, Cary Elwes, Diane Warren, Anthony Hopkins, John Goodman, Eugene Levy, Steve Guttenberg, Jennifer Grey, Ricki Lake, Matt Damon, Miles Teller, Billy Crystal, and Adam Brody.
News
Smallville star Tom Welling’s shock transformation revealed in mugshot after DUI arrest
Smallville actor Tom Welling was arrested in connection with driving under the influence Monday in Northern California, looking noticeably worse for…
Ben Affleck looks tense as he reunites with ex-wife Jennifer Garner and child Fin, 16, at Los Angeles play
Ben Affleck reunited with his first ex-wife Jennifer Garner and their middle child Fin to attend a school play in Santa Monica on…
Zayn Malik enjoys a cigarette after his concert in New York City on rare sighting
Zayn Malik enjoyed some down time after his concert in New York City. The former One Direction star, 32, was seen puffing on a…
Academy Award nominee Fernanda Torres apologizes for wearing blackface in resurfaced comedy sketch
The first-time Oscar nominee Fernanda Torres is offering up an apology after a sketch in which she was done up in blackface…
Justin Bieber and Hailey emerge at comedy club amid fears his ‘unacceptable behavior’ is pushing marriage to the brink
Justin Bieber and his wife Hailey Bieber enjoyed a fun date night in Los Angeles over the weekend. On Saturday, the 30-year-old singer and his…
Billy Ray Cyrus’ son Trace makes thinly-veiled dig at brother Braison for spending time with ‘unhealthy’ dad
Trace Cyrus has made a thinly-veiled dig at brother Braison for spending time with ‘not healthy’ dad Billy Ray Cyrus….
End of content
No more pages to load