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Daily Mail
23-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne's marital ups and downs revealed: How rock's power couple overcame huge challenges during their 40 year love story - and the mistake that nearly ended it all
had cheated on his loyal wife Sharon countless times during their 34 year marriage, but it was the legendary rocker's affair with his hairstylist that almost tore them apart. The Prince of Darkness apologised in 2016 when it emerged he had been having an illicit four-year fling with Michelle Pugh. The Black Sabbath frontman brushed off the tryst with his younger lover, insisting there was no emotional connection and said 'sorry if Ms Pugh took their sexual relationship out of context'. In a statement released at the time by Ozzy's spokesman, he also apologised 'to the other women he has been having sexual relationships with' as it was revealed he was having therapy for sex addiction. The affair caused fissures within the Osbourne clan and drove Sharon to take an overdose, before being rescued by her housekeeper. His daughter Kelly ended up settling a lawsuit with Ms Pugh after she launched into an online tirade soon after her father's secret romance with the hairdresser became public. The colorist, who styled the likes of Rihanna and worked on campaigns for Gucci, claimed Ozzy pursued her one year after she first colored his hair in late 2011. Speaking exclusively to People in 2017 about their affair, she said: 'He made me feel like the most beautiful and worshipped woman in the world.' Ms Pugh, who also claimed the notorious hellraiser had been 'unhappy' in his marriage, said life post-affair was a 'struggle every day'. She called the romance 'the greatest love of my life' and added: 'I don't regret anything. Love is never a mistake. Even when it's messy and even when it hurts.' Sharon and Ozzy married in 1982 and have three children – Aimee, 41, Kelly, 40, and Jack, 39. Sharon was aware of Ozzy's wandering eye, admitting to the Telegraph in 2017 that he had cheated on her with multiple women during their relationship, including 'some Russian teenager, then a masseuse in England, our masseuse out here, and then our cook.' But his affair with Ms Pugh pushed her to attempt suicide, something she admitted for the first time last year. 'He always, always had groupies and I was so used to that,' she told an audience in London as part of her show, Sharon Osbourne: Cut the Crap. 'But when he knows the name of the person, where they live and where they work... it is a whole different thing as you are emotionally invested. I took I don't know how many pills. 'I just thought "My kids are older, they are fine and can take care of themselves". So I took an overdose and locked myself in the bedroom. The maid tried to come in to clean the room and saw me.' She later announced she had forgiven him, describing him as a 'romantic fool' during an appearance on The Talk in July 2016. 'I forgive,' she said. 'It's going take a long time to trust, but we've been together 36 years, 34 of marriage … I just can't think of my life without him. Even though he is a dog. He's a dirty dog. So there we are. He's going to pay big.' She added: 'He feels that he owes everyone here an apology because he's put us all through it. He's very embarrassed and ashamed about his conduct.' Ozzy also addressed his behavior in an interview with British GQ in 2020. 'I've done some pretty outrageous things in my life,' he said. 'I regret cheating on my wife. I don't do it anymore. 'I got my reality check and I'm lucky she didn't leave me. I'm not proud of that. I was pissed off with myself. But I broke her heart.' Ozzy died yesterday 'surrounded by love' at the age of 76, a statement from his family said, weeks after he performed on stage with his original Black Sabbath bandmates. The Osbourne family said in a statement: 'It is with more sadness than mere words can convey that we have to report that our beloved Ozzy Osbourne has passed away this morning. He was with his family and surrounded by love. We ask everyone to respect our family privacy at this time. Sharon, Jack, Kelly, Aimee and Louis.' Ozzy revealed earlier this year that he could no longer walk amid his years-long battle with Parkinson's disease. However, he still managed to reunite with his bandmates Geezer Butler, Tony Iommi and Bill Ward for their final gig earlier this month where he performed on stage while sat on a throne. Amid his ailing health, Ozzy admitted he was unsure whether to perform standing up or sitting down following a series of spinal operations. The singer was in strict training, which even saw his blood pressure being taken 15 times a day. He explained: 'I have got this trainer guy who helps people get back to normal. It's hard going, but he's convinced that he can pull it off for me. I'm giving it everything I've got. 'It's endurance. The first thing that goes when you're laid up is your stamina. 'I am having my blood pressure taken 15 times a day.. I've got this f***ing device on my finger. It's a monitor to say how my heart rate is.'
Daily Mail
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Butterbean opens up on his crippling sex addiction and battle with obesity after retiring
Butterbean, the cult-hero boxer whose real name is Eric Esch, has come forward to reveal his past battles with sex addiction. Speaking to the Mirror, the 58-year-old admitted his own weight problems, past rejections and sudden fame fueled his addiction in the 1990s and 2000s. Butterbean has now conquered this demon and he remains married despite his infidelities but now admits 'it was pretty bad.' 'I've been married for a long time and I've always loved my wife, but that was something that I've always had trouble getting over,' he told the Mirror. 'Now, I'm good. I'm confident in myself now. I don't have that problem. I'm a good boy now.' Butterbean and wife Libby Esch have three children, including a pair of sons who have forayed into mixed martial arts, although both were well shy of the 400-or-so pounds the elder Esch fought at in his boxing days. Teased for his weight as a child, Butterbean channeled that frustration into Toughman contests – truncated boxing matches that often relied on larger 16-ounce gloves and other safety measures. The events had a fringe, amateurish feel for much of the 1990s. But, as Butterbean continued winning, the rotund former former construction worker out of Texarkana soon turned pro, ultimately earning the nickname of 'King of the Four-Rounders.' In fact, promoter Bob Arm later convinced IBA commissioner Dean Chance to give Butterbean a belt as champion of the non-existent 'super heavyweight division.' Butterbean never actually defeated a ranked opponent, although he did lose to 53-year-old former heavyweight champion Larry Holmes in 2002. Although he continued to be a media presence, including stints in various wrestling circuits, Butterbean's weight increasingly became a problem. 'When you can't walk and you can't walk into the store and get something to drink, you do get depressed,' said Butterbean, who admittedly needed a wheelchair at one point as he surpassed 500 pounds. Eric 'Butterbean' Esch during an interview with host Jay Leno on May 10, 1996 'I was in bed for almost a year… got out of bed just to go to the bathroom. And I ate in the bed. I mean, I didn't even leave the bed.' These days, Butterbean is down more than 200 pounds – something he credits to his friend, wrestling legend 'Diamond' Dallas Page, who introduced him to yoga and a number of other healthy habits. 'I went and moved to DDP for a while, did his yoga program, and I'm in the best shape of my life right now,' Butterbean said. 'I feel better now at 50-something than I did when I was in my 20s, which is insane. I can't explain it, but the Fountain of Youth, I dove in it and I come out so much better.' Butterbean is retired, but he'd consider one comeback fight: Jake Paul. "Butterbean's back for one more fight,' he said in a social media clip. 'There's only one fighter out there that wants to fight retired, bald guys. I'm coming for you. I want to fight Jake Paul because he runs his damn mouth too much.' Paul previously fought and defeated a 58-year-old Mike Tyson.
The Sun
20-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
‘I've always loved my wife.. but it was bad' – Boxing legend Butterbean opens up on sex addiction in honest interview
BOXING cult icon Butterbean revealed he battled sex addiction during his glory years. The famous fighter rose to prominence during the 1990s thanks to his unique four-round matches that saw him dominating with a whopping record of 77-10-4, which included 57 knockouts. 2 2 The now 58-year-old reached immense levels of fame that also saw him crossing over to Hollywood with a hilarious cameo on Jackass as well as WWE where he knocked Bart Gunn out at WrestleMania 15. However, heavyweight rivals weren't the only big challenge the American dealt with during his heyday as he also faced addiction with sexual intercourse. The Georgia native admitted he had a lot of trouble beating his demons but managed to overcome and stay happily married to his wife Libby Gaskin. Butterbean told The Mirror: "It was pretty bad. I've been married for a long time and I've always loved my wife, but that was something that I've always had trouble getting over. "Now, I'm good. I'm confident in myself now. I don't have that problem. I'm a good boy now." Butterbean previously admitted that his addiction stemmed from his school years as he was bullied for being overweight and was ignored by female classmates. But now the boxer feels better than ever after also overcoming some chronic weight problems. The brawler ended up weighing more than 500lbs (35.7st) after his retirement in 2013 and found himself bed bound. Butterbean added: "When you can't walk and you can't walk into the store and get something to drink, you do get depressed. "I was in bed for almost a year, not got out of bed, just to go to the bathroom. And I ate in the bed. I mean, I didn't even leave the bed." However, thanks to immense help from WWE Hall of Famer and fitness guru Diamond Dallas Page as well as his famous DDPY programme, the boxing icon managed to lose 200lbs (14.3st). Butterbean said: "I went and moved to DDP for a while, did his yoga programme, and I'm in the best shape of my life right now. "I feel better now at 50-something than I did when I was in my 20s, which is insane. I can't explain it, but the Fountain of Youth, I dove in it and I come out so much better."
The Sun
17-07-2025
- The Sun
My husband's sex addiction has drained me and ruined our marriage… can he ever get better?
DEAR DEIDRE: MY husband's struggle with sex addiction has torn our marriage apart, and I'm completely drained. From escorts to workplace affairs, he can't resist other women. I'm 42 and he's 45. We've been together for over a decade and have two young children. Things began to unravel a few years ago when he started disappearing for hours, coming home late with vague excuses. His phone became off-limits and he became irritable and defensive whenever I asked where he'd been or who he was speaking to. At first, I thought the late nights and secretive behaviour were stress from work. But over time, it became undeniable something was amiss. After months of gaslighting, I snapped and went snooping. I was heartbroken when I found secret apps and deleted messages. Eventually, I learnt he'd been visiting escorts repeatedly, but when I confronted him, he denied everything, twisting the truth and blaming me for being paranoid. I forced him to go to therapy, but he never fully committed and nothing really changed. Recently, I caught him messaging and sexting a female colleague. The betrayal cut deeper than ever. I feel like I'm living with a stranger who hides a whole other life from me. The lies and sneaking around have left me drained and anxious. I worry how it will affect our kids and question if I can keep going like this. Part of me still wants to believe he can get better and that we can rebuild what's been broken. Dear Deidre: Cheating and can you get over it But I don't know how to protect myself emotionally when every step forward comes with two back. DEIDRE SAYS: Living with a partner struggling with sex addiction is painful and confusing, especially when denial and secrecy are involved. Addiction is a complex issue that often requires professional help, but change can only happen if your husband truly commits to recovery. Therapy is a positive step, but as it hasn't worked so far, consider exploring specialist addiction counselling. Read my support packs, Addicted To Sex and Can't Be Faithful, which offer practical advice and resources. If your husband won't commit to positive change, then you do need to look to your own future – for the wellbeing of you and your children. Please consider counselling for yourself to help you take that next step. See I ONLY SEEM TO ATTRACT HURTFUL PEOPLE DEAR DEIDRE: EVERY time I trust someone, they end up hurting me – and I'm starting to think it's my fault. I'm a 39-year-old woman and finally got out of a controlling, abusive marriage last year. It took everything I had to leave. I hoped things would get better, but the patterns keep repeating. One of my oldest friends was constantly putting me down – mocking me, belittling me, even shouting at me when I didn't agree with her. After years of trying to keep the peace, I finally cut ties. Then just weeks ago, a man I'd started to trust turned on me – physically and emotionally. I feel sick and ashamed. I've worked so hard to heal, but it's like I keep getting dragged back to the same dark place. Why do I keep attracting people who hurt me? And why do I always feel like I'm the one to blame? DEIDRE SAYS: None of this is your fault. People who've experienced abuse often develop deep empathy and a desire to keep the peace – qualities that can attract those who take advantage. It's a strength that you've walked away from toxic relationships. That shows growth, not failure. But healing takes time, and you'll need space to process what's happened and understand the patterns. DEAR DEIDRE: AFTER more than a decade together, I thought I knew my wife inside out, but then I saw a side that stunned me. I'm 46, she's 43, and we've been married for 12 years. Things have always been good between us. We laugh a lot, have a decent sex life and she's never given me a reason to doubt her. But last weekend, I had to pop back home unexpectedly and drove through town, where I spotted someone who looked just like her. She was dressed as a man – short wig, men's clothes, and shoes – and chatting to people outside a bar. I pulled over and could see it was definitely her. When I asked her about it later, she denied it. Then she broke down and said it's something she's been doing secretly for years. I don't know how to feel. Has our marriage been a lie? DEIDRE SAYS: Finding out your partner has a hidden side can be deeply unsettling. It's natural to feel confused, hurt or even betrayed as you try to process it. But remember, your wife's cross-dressing doesn't erase the life you've built together or the love you've shared. Honest communication is essential to understand her feelings and what this means for your marriage. My pack, Cross-Dressing Support, offers further guidance. Joint counselling might also help you rebuild trust and find a way forward. FAMILY IGNORE ME SINCE MOVE DEAR DEIDRE: MY family has completely mugged me off – like I only matter when they want something from me. I'm a 36-year-old man and moved to Canada two years ago for work. I knew the distance and time difference might make it harder to keep in touch, but I didn't expect radio silence. I sent messages, updates and birthday wishes – all mostly ignored. I told myself they were busy, that life just got in the way. But then I had a bad fall last year that left me bedbound for months. I was in pain, struggling to manage day to day, and sinking financially. I reached out and asked if one of them could come over, even just for a week, or help me cover basic costs. Nothing. Not even a proper phone call. Now I'm back on my feet, and I've just found out they all went on a big family holiday without me. No invite, no mention. To top it off, my brother has messaged me asking me to put £300 towards a surprise anniversary gift for our parents from 'all of us'. I feel angry, hurt and used. Why should I be generous when they weren't there when I needed them most? DEIDRE SAYS: It's no wonder you feel taken for granted. When you were at your most vulnerable, your family left you to struggle alone, and now they act like nothing happened. It's natural to want closeness and support, especially from those we love, but sometimes we have to set firm boundaries to protect ourselves emotionally. Saying no doesn't make you selfish; it makes you self-respecting. Try to express how their absence made you feel and that things can't go back to normal without honest conversation. Look at my support pack, Standing Up For Yourself, and talk to Family Action ( for emotional support.
The Sun
21-06-2025
- General
- The Sun
I've slept with 400 men to show them how to make love… parents have brought their sons to my £250-an-hour sessions
LYING in the arms of the man I'd just had fantastic sex with, I smiled with satisfaction. Somewhere out there was the next woman he'd sleep with, and she'd never know that, thanks to me, he'd been transformed from a clueless virgin into a skilled lover. But I wasn't in a relationship with this man – I was his sex therapist and surrogate. Over three months, we'd progressed from him starting to get comfortable with physical intimacy, such as hand-holding, hugging and stroking, to more sexual touching. And finally, we'd had sexual intercourse. I've been a sex surrogate for 15 years, and during my career I've supported women with a fear of intimacy, helped a Hollywood actor overcome his sex addiction, and guided couples on how to safely have an open relationship. I don't keep count of the number of clients I've slept with, but it's between 300 and 400. Growing up in São Paulo, Brazil, if you'd told me that one day I'd be teaching people how to enjoy sex, I would never have believed it. As a young woman, I was comfortable with my sexuality, but never questioned what I wanted or needed sexually. I moved to London for university at 21, then married a few years later and had four children. Running a successful events company with my husband, I enjoyed a comfortable lifestyle. But working 18-hour days soon burned me out, and I just wasn't happy. When I was 35, I ended my marriage, leaving my husband and the company, while I moved into a one-bedroom council flat with our children. I'm a sex coach, women always ask what to do if their man won't talk about sex and it's NEVER a good sign I went on to qualify as a masseuse, working with athletes and actors. I enjoyed my job, but wasn't earning enough to give my children the life I wanted for them. So, in 2013, I invested £3,000 in a surrogate partner therapy course, after seeing an ad in a local paper. I thought it sounded like a great opportunity to further my massage skills, but on the first day, I was shocked to learn I'd be expected to have sex with clients. I thought about quitting, but decided – with trepidation – to continue with the course because I'd paid so much money for it. I'd studied tantric sex in my spare time, so I was more comfortable with my sexuality than ever, but I didn't know if I'd actually be able to go through with sleeping with someone. Three months later, I met my first client, a single man in his 60s who was a virgin. My initial thought was: 'I can't do this, he's the same age as my dad!' But when I asked him why he'd come to the session, his response changed everything. He explained that his brother had passed away recently, and he realised he didn't want to die without knowing what love felt like. Men came to see me to overcome issues including being unable to get an erection, premature ejaculation, fear of intimacy and body dysmorphia Kaly Miller It helped me understand that there was a genuine need for sex surrogates and there was nothing sleazy about it. I spent a month focusing on helping this man feel comfortable with his body, and teaching him how to touch a woman, before we had sex. It felt so natural, as we'd established a trusting, loving bond and it made me realise how much impact a surrogate can have. He went on to have a relationship with someone for the first time, and was so grateful. How is masturbation beneficial for health? Masturbation is nothing to be embarrassed about - after all, it's physically and mentally good for you! Just like sex, masturbation - and likely an ending of orgasm - is healthy. Masturbation releases endorphins which boost mood and can alleviate depressive symptoms and cortisol, the stress hormone. It can help you relax, reduce stress and help you sleep better - which has a number of health benefits in itself. In one study, published in the Frontiers in Public Health, almost half of men and women who masturbated before bed said they either got better sleep quality, or fell asleep quicker. Spring Cooper is a social researcher with academic qualifications in public health, health promotion, and sexuality, said: "For women, masturbation can help prevent cervical infections and urinary tract infections through the process of 'tenting', or the opening of the cervix that occurs as part of the arousal process. "Tenting stretches the cervix, and thus the cervical mucous. "This enables fluid circulation, allowing cervical fluids full of bacteria to be flushed out. "Masturbation can lower risk of type-2 diabetes (though this association may also be explained by greater overall health), reduce insomnia through hormonal and tension release, and increase pelvic floor strength through the contractions that happen during orgasm." For men, there is evidence that climaxing may help to reduce the risk of prostate cancer - "probably by giving the prostate a chance to flush out potential cancer-causing agents," says Spring. Though the benefits of masturbation are not the most scientifically studied, there's certainly no harm in doing it. For the next five years, I worked under supervision – there was always a qualified sex surrogate present at all my client meetings, including during sex, and they would give me feedback and advise me if I was unsure. Men came to see me to overcome issues including being unable to get an erection, premature ejaculation, fear of intimacy and body dysmorphia. Women came to overcome trauma after giving birth, learn how to orgasm and to conquer their fear of penetration. I also treated people who had difficulties after physical and sexual abuse. THE NAKED ROOM Eventually, I set up my own clinic, The Naked Room. My four adult children and parents know and fully support what I do. They all came to cheer me on when I won Somatic Sexologist of the Year at the Sexual Freedom Awards in 2022. And though some friends were initially sceptical, they soon came round. Before accepting clients, I meet them on Zoom so I can find out why they want to see me and also observe their body language, in order to spot unsuitable people who think they can just turn up and have sex with me. One time, a man was naked. I turned off my camera and told him that's not what I'm here for. Then, once they've completed a consent form and paperwork, my prices start from £250 for a one-hour in-person session, to £1,250 for a day session of five hours. If a client is a virgin, the ultimate aim is for us to have sex. If they're female, I can pass them on to a trusted male sex surrogate when they're ready. Every client has to provide a recent STI test and I always use condoms. I also work with couples, although I don't touch them – I coach them on how to touch each other. I insist on at least three sessions, because this isn't a quick process, and a maximum of 10 to make sure they don't form a romantic attachment with me. Before meeting a client, I prepare by going to the gym or doing yoga, and I meditate on my commute. Since I turned 50, I'm conscious I need look my best, so I see a dermatologist, and of course I regularly do kegel exercises to keep my pelvic floor muscles tight. There have been many memorable moments over the years. When one client saw my vagina – the first he'd ever seen – he was blown away. 'It's marvellous!' he said. 'I love the colour and the texture.' I was thinking: 'I've had sex for 30 years and not once has a partner admired me the way this guy has.' Then there was the man with autism, who I helped have sex for the first time. His parents used to bring him to the sessions with me, and were so grateful. His dad said to me: 'Thank you for making him experience life as a man outside of his challenges.' Those sorts of moments are humbling and make me realise how much I'm helping people. My job has also helped me realise that sex can be incredibly powerful, rather than shallow or mediocre. I'm currently single, but I've had relationships since I became a sex surrogate. I've learned to separate my professional and personal life to avoid falling into 'work mode' and educating partners on being the ideal lover. I'm always transparent with a partner about my work and, so far, they've all been open-minded and unfazed by the fact I'll be sleeping with other men, and that I often get aroused while doing so. I have no intention of stopping anytime soon – I feel privileged to help people overcome their issues. Everyone who wants to enjoy great sex should be able to, and I'm happy to play a part in helping them achieve that.
