Content Advisory: This article discusses far-right politics, anti-Islam rhetoric, AI-generated political content, and Israel-Gaza-related controversy. Reader discretion is advised.
Sharon Osbourne is under fire again, and this time the controversy involves an AI-generated rapper who does not actually exist.
The former ‘X Factor’ and ‘America’s Got Talent’ judge commented, “Love love this song” under an Instagram post featuring ‘This Is England,’ an AI-generated track by a fictional rapper named Danny Bones. The character is linked to the Node Project, a creative agency that has used the AI persona in political content tied to far-right messaging.
Bones’ videos often feature nationalist imagery, civil unrest, boarded-up shops, young Black men in hooded clothing and a version of Britain framed as collapsing. In the clip Osbourne praised, Bones walks through a high street filled with flags from several countries before leading a crowd of white men carrying St George’s crosses.
The song includes lines about “pride dying,” “benefits” and “borders,” making the political message hard to miss.
Osbourne’s Comment Added To Earlier Far-Right Controversy
Osbourne’s comment comes after another Instagram interaction already raised eyebrows.
On April 14, her official account responded to a video of former EDL leader Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, better known as Tommy Robinson, promoting the Unite the Kingdom rally. Her account wrote, “see you at the march.”
Last year’s Unite the Kingdom event drew a large crowd in London and featured far-right influencers and anti-Islam politicians. Some attendees reportedly carried Union Jacks, St George’s flags, Israeli flags and oversized crosses, while others chanted far-right slogans.
After Osbourne’s comment, homelessness charity Centrepoint said it would cut ties with her after recently working with her as a campaign ambassador. “This sort of event does not align with our values,” the charity said.
Danny Bones Is Part Of A Bigger AI Politics Push
Danny Bones is not a real performer. He is an AI-made character created by the Node Project.
Reports have linked the project to Advance UK, a far-right party connected to Ben Habib after his split from Reform UK. Bones’ content has reportedly gained millions of views across YouTube, Instagram and TikTok.
The character has also promoted the upcoming Unite the Kingdom event, calling it a “patriotic gathering” and urging people to help “make the numbers undeniable.”
In another video, the character appears in a dystopian Britain with an assault rifle. A more recent clip imagines a future UK civil war between “Patriots” and the “Islamist Front.” That is the material now sitting uncomfortably beside Osbourne’s public praise.
Online Critics Were Not Shocked
Reaction online was harsh.
“People like her always wait for the opportunity to openly show their true beliefs,” one commenter wrote. Another pointed to the irony of Osbourne’s support, given Ozzy Osbourne’s music and public image. “It’s funny… Ozzy’s lyrics and music were the exact opposite of the far right,” the person wrote. “Yet she’s become one of what they used to despise.”
A third commenter dismissed the AI element directly, writing, “How is this surprising? Only untalented people are into AI slop.” Someone else put it more bluntly: “Turns out that sometimes you can judge a book by its cover.”
Osbourne Has Faced Political Backlash Before
Osbourne’s public controversies go back years.
She left ‘The Talk’ in 2021 after an on-air clash with Sheryl Underwood while defending Piers Morgan over comments about Meghan Markle. Underwood accused her of giving “validation” to views she described as racist.
Osbourne has also been vocal in support of Israel and has criticized artists and activists calling for boycotts over Gaza. She previously called for Irish rap trio Kneecap’s U.S. visas to be revoked after their 2025 Coachella performance, claiming their set included anti-Israel messaging and hate speech.
Her latest Instagram activity has now brought a different kind of scrutiny: not over a TV argument or celebrity feud, but over public support for a fictional AI musician connected to far-right political content.
