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In a heated social media exchange, Britney Spears has responded to criticism from the Osbourne family regarding her dancing videos. The pop icon fired back after Ozzy Osbourne, Sharon Osbourne, and their children commented on her social media activity, calling the Osbournes "the most boring family known to mankind."

The controversy began on the latest episode of "The Osbournes" podcast, where the BLACK SABBATH frontman and his family described Spears' dancing clips as "very sad." During the episode, the Osbourne family answered listeners' questions, with one directed to Ozzy and Sharon's daughter, Kelly, asking if she would ever post TikTok dances.

"I don't know how to do TikTok dances. I don't know where anybody would ever think that I would," Kelly responded.

Sharon added, "It seems to me that TikTok, when it first started, were people doing silly dances, but now it's developed into so much more." Jack Osbourne chimed in, "You're just saying that because you're the biggest TikTok junkie, and you're just trying to be, like, 'But there's more to it than that.'"

Sharon defended her stance, replying, "There is."

Ozzy expressed his frustration, saying, "I'm fed up of seeing poor old Britney Spears on YouTube," before Sharon clarified he was discussing her "dancing."

"Every fucking day," Ozzy continued. "It's sad, very, very sad."

"Save Britney," Jack commented, referencing Spears' former conservatorship. Kelly added, "I know. I feel so sorry for her."

"Poor little thing," Sharon said, with Jack quickly adding, "Very sad indeed." Sharon concluded, "It's heartbreaking."

On Wednesday, July 17, Spears addressed the Osbournes' comments in a lengthy Instagram post, writing, "I'm gonna … tell the Osbourne family who is the most boring family known to mankind to kindly fuck off!"

Spears has been relatively inactive in the entertainment world since the end of her controversial 13-year involuntary conservatorship in 2021. In her tell-all memoir, Spears revealed how she quietly rebelled against the conservatorship through which her father controlled her life for nearly 14 years. One form of rebellion took place on social media, with Spears letting people know that she "was still a real person … by sharing more of my life on social media."

This public spat highlights the ongoing struggles and scrutiny Spears faces even after gaining her freedom, as well as the differing perspectives on the use of social media by public figures. The Osbournes' comments and Spears' fiery response underscore the tensions and complexities surrounding the personal lives of celebrities.

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