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Ayda Field hails Robbie Williams’ BRITs performance as fans debate his Ozzy Osbourne tribute
Ayda Field defended Robbie Williams’ emotional BRIT Awards tribute to Ozzy Osbourne as a deeply personal honour for her husband, even as fans were split over whether he was the right artist to front the performance.
Ayda Field has applauded Robbie Williams’ emotional BRIT Awards tribute to Ozzy Osbourne — even as viewers online debated whether he was the right artist to front the moment.
The Angels singer, 52, led a supergroup featuring Adam Wakeman, Robert Trujillo, Tommy Clufetos and Zakk Wylde for a powerful performance of No More Tears at Manchester’s Co‑op Live Arena on Saturday night (28.02.26). After some fans questioned the decision to have Robbie honour the late metal icon, Ayda publicly backed her husband and his long-standing connection to the Osbourne family.
The 46‑year‑old actress and presenter reflected on the night in a heartfelt Instagram post, writing: “What a sensational evening at the BRIT AWARDS last night…! From unexpected lovely chats (@sombr what a kind soul [you] are) to many inspired musical performances, the evening was pure music magic.”
But she said nothing compared to watching Robbie — who shared a close bond with Ozzy and was present when the Paranoid legend received his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame — take the stage to honour his friend, who died in July 2025 aged 76.
She continued: “But the real core of the evening for me was watching @robbiewilliams take the stage with @zakkwyldebls @robtrujillo @tommysrocktrip and perform an incredible tribute to the forever legend that is @ozzyosbourne… Rob has love, respect and admiration for Ozzy and the entire Osbourne clan is longstanding. Last night’s tribute to Ozzy was both a great honour and deeply personal.”
Ayda also thanked Ozzy’s widow, Sharon Osbourne, for trusting Robbie with such a significant moment, adding: “@sharonosbourne Thank you for entrusting Rob with such an important moment. We love you. And @kellyosbourne @jackosbourne and @aro_officialmusic consider our arms wrapped around you always. Aw x #brits #brits2026 #manchester. (sic)”
While Ayda was overflowing with pride, the reaction among viewers was far more mixed. Many praised Robbie’s vocals and his affection for Ozzy, calling the performance a “beautiful gesture” and a “fitting tribute”. Others argued that a heavier rock or metal artist might have been a more natural choice.
One X user wrote: “Putting Robbie Williams in front of Zakk Wylde and Robert Trujillo is like putting a My Little Pony sticker on a Harley Davidson. The disrespect to Ozzy is insane.”
Ozzy was posthumously honoured with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the ceremony.
