Ozzy Osbourne made a posthumous appearance on the Sept. 8 episode of Lego Masters Jr., greeting his daughter Kelly Osbourne via a recorded video and delivering a spooky, showmanlike cameo during the program's "Ninjago"-themed challenge.
Introduced on a video screen, the late rocker's voice and image were used to interrupt the competition after Kelly, who hosts the series, asked, "We need someone to scare a few of the kids. Would you mind?" Ozzy responded with an ominous chuckle, "I'd love to," as lights flickered red and he shouted, "One hour left, kids! You've got one hour left to finish those builds! Or else!" Kelly praised the cue, turning to the screen to say, "Thank you, Daddy! That was perfect! We love you." The segment ended with Ozzy signing off, "Good luck, kids!"
Osbourne died in July at 76 after a years-long battle with Parkinson's disease. The episode aired within days of a televised in memoriam tribute at the MTV Video Music Awards, where family members and musicians paid homage to the singer. Son Jack Osbourne and his four daughters appeared in the VMA segment wearing shirts bearing Ozzy's name, and performers Steven Tyler, Joe Perry, Yungblud and Nuno Bettencourt delivered a medley of Ozzy hits including "Changes," "Crazy Train" and "Mama, I'm Coming Home."
Ozzy's funeral was held July 30 with a public procession through his native Birmingham, England, where fans left flowers and messages at landmarks including the Black Sabbath Bridge and bench. Family members acknowledged the singer in a range of personal tributes: Sharon Osbourne wore a necklace containing one of Ozzy's wedding rings, Kelly wore blue-tinted round glasses reminiscent of her father's signature style, Aimee Osbourne wore a bat brooch, and Jack Osbourne selected a black Chrome Hearts tie with a silver cross emblem.
Producers of Lego Masters Jr. did not immediately respond to requests for comment about the decision to include Ozzy's recorded appearance. The use of pre-recorded clips of deceased public figures has become more common on television in recent years, and networks often coordinate such tributes with family members and estate representatives.
The cameo provided a brief, theatrical moment on a family-oriented competition show and underscored the continuing public remembrance of Ozzy Osbourne following his death earlier this year.
