Jack Wagner Comments on The Masked Singer Tribute to Ozzy Osbourne

The Masked Singer player Jack Wagner He’s grateful he got the chance to perform and unveil Ozzfest night.

“I’m just a ’60s and ’70s rocker. I’m from the Midwest. I love those bands. I love Oz (osborne),” Wagner, 66, shared exclusively with US Weekly after being revealed as “Eggplant” on the Fox reality show on Wednesday, March 4. “I think it’s a fitting tribute. This was a groundbreaking band.”

In Wednesday’s show, Kelly Osbourne Return to The Masked Singer She paid special tribute to Ozzy’s musical influence by paying tribute to her late father on stage as a judge before the show.

black sabbath legendary singer Died in July 2025 After battling Parkinson’s disease. He is 76 years old.

“Ozzy Osbourne and the music he makes are very rock and roll,” Wagner said us. “I watched a documentary about The Who last night and I love the music of that generation so I thought it would be a fitting tribute.”

This particular night also reminded Wagner of the time he spent working with Oz’s wife, Sharon Osbourneexist bold and beautiful At the crossover event in February 2011 conversation.

“I shot a scene bold and beautiful With Sharon Osbourne,” Wagner recalled. “We had to do a bed scene, and we’re in bed right now. julie (List) walked in and she was so jealous that I had to jump out of bed after kissing Sharon. “

Although Wagner is probably best known for his roles in various soap operas melrose placethe actor is grateful for the opportunity he had in The Masked Singer.

After taking off his heavy eggplant costume, Wagner described himself as a “vaudeville man” with a long history with art.

“I’ve done over 40 theater productions across the country,” he said. “I haven’t toured with my band in years, so it feels nice and warm.”

When asked to compare his filming experiences The Masked Singer arrive dancing with the starsWagner praised both performances as “dramatic.”

“dancing with the stars Now live. It requires a lot of rehearsal,” he explains. “As The Masked Singeryou can pre-record in case anything goes wrong with the live recording, but when you perform, your live concert is voted on, right? And you’re wearing an outfit, so it’s a bit of a hassle. It doesn’t mean you are released dancing with the stars And with professional dancers. They’re very different, but I think they’re both very dramatic, which I really enjoy. “

The Masked Singer Fox airs Wednesday at 8 p.m. ET.