Pop icon Donny Osmond‘s recent interview with Good Morning Britain forced the entertainer to correct the TV show’s host, Susanna Reid, following some misinformation regarding his career. The singer quickly disagreed with Reid’s take on the perils of child stardom and forced the singer to speak out, setting the record straight.
The former 70s idol was set to discuss his exciting Las Vegas residency via video chat. During the video interview, Donny discussed his excitement about using an AI-generated version of his teenage self to perform a virtual duet during the show.
The Mirror reports the interview between Reid and Osmond quickly took a different tone when she changed the subject to childhood stardom and asked, Donny, 67, ‘Are we propelling people into adulthood too soon?’
Reid detailed Millie Bobby Brown’s recent drama over her age and appearance. Brown claims the media won’t let her grow up, wanting to keep her frozen in time. The conversation soon turned to the perils of being a child star. Reid then stated that many childhood stars have bad experiences while growing up in the spotlight.
“Guy Chambers said that people shouldn’t join boy bands until 18 as one suggestion to protect children. But you’re embracing of your 14-year-old self’s experience. You’ve had no experiences that relate to that,” stated Reid.
Donny Osmond Worked Hard To Be Accepted As An Adult Star
Donny Osmond appeared uncomfortable by Reid’s remarks before jumping in to set the record straight. “Well, that’s not quite true. That’s not quite true. I went through a very difficult time of transitioning from a teeny bopper to an adult entertainer. For people to accept all of that, it was a very difficult transition.”
The Puppy Love hitmaker described his transformation, revealing he was forced to work hard to change the way his fans looked at him. He reveals taking on more adult roles in Soldier Blood, and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. However, he felt his win on Dancing With the Stars changed a lot of his fans’ opinions.
“His response was rational, reasonable, thoughtful, and on point. I’m impressed with how he’s carried himself through the years,” writes one fan.
He believes those experiences made it easier for him to ‘go back and embrace the teeny-bopper career. Because I was already accepted as an adult.’ Donny Osmond started his career alongside his famous brothers at age five.
Six decades later, Donny Osmond has no trouble selling out his Las Vegas residency at Harrah’s Las Vegas Showroom. As a testament to his continued popularity, Donny’s performances continue to drive his female fans wild, The show creates an atmosphere of excitement and anticipation that is hard to resist.
As a bonus, Donny Osmond has a special addition to the show. One that allows him and his fans a fun walk down memory lane together. In February, he announced that he would be sharing the stage with his 14-year-old self. He will engage in a duet performance of some of his biggest hits, transporting not only his fans, but, himself back in time.
