226. DID NO ONE HEAR IT SAID ON LARRY KING THAT HE WAS INFORMED IT WOULD BE OK TO BRING IT UP. I'D SAY DONNIE IS THE VILLIAN IN THIS DEAL SEEING AS MARIE WAS SHOCKED AND HE SEEM TO KNOW IT WAS COMING AND ANSWERED RIGHT AWAY FOR HER.
WE ALL HAVE OUR SHARE OF HEARTACHES.

Posted at 10:16AM on Nov 16th 2007 by SKIN A CAT

227. Anyone with a child can end up having that child in rehab. With everything that is available to kids, anyone who does not experience a drinking/drug issue with one of their children should feel blessed and lucky. I am not a Marie fan but feel nothing but sympathy for what she has gone through in the past couple of weeks. Also, a persons religion should not play into it at all. That is why our country is great, because we have freedoms. I do think that she was totally blindsighted by Larry King. It showed all over her face. The shame is on Mr. King.

Posted at 10:33AM on Nov 16th 2007 by Larissat

228. I would like post a comment to anything for attention. Are you for real? I can't believe the insensitivity of your remark about Marie Osmond's father being 90. Have you ever lost a loved one? It doesn't matter if they were 9 or 90! Your remark was unbelievably cruel. You had better be careful with statements like that. All of these wild statements and opinions are what I don't like about message boards. If everyone had to post their real name and address, I believe there would be a lot less of these type statements. I'm sure someone will have a crude response to my post. Don't bother, I won't be coming back to this site. I don't usually participate on message boards, but couldn't resist responding to this person (who I consider to be a coward and a idiot).

Posted at 11:02AM on Nov 16th 2007 by Greg

229. as a mother, I am surprised she committed herself to the grueling schedule of DWTS. Considering her recent divorce, and the effects of that trauma on the children, my focus would have been on my kids and not on myself. I find Marie to be somewhat of a narcissist and unfortunately her children are being pushed aside for Mommy's time in the spotlight. And I agree, she is not that good of a dancer.

Posted at 2:30PM on Nov 16th 2007 by prairierose

230. she didnt skip out on her fathers funeral! she was there friday along with the rest of her family. funny how nobody said anything about jane seymour when she came back after her mom died.

& she has 3 biological children!

Posted at 5:23PM on Nov 16th 2007 by mary

231. 136. #132, she didn't look like she was grieving to me on that show laughing and goofing around!
Kanye's Mom passes and he cancels appearances...she goes on a media tour.

Posted at 3:30AM on Nov 15th 2007 by Logical

No, he stayed in London, but will return to the states for her funeral.

Posted at 5:33PM on Nov 16th 2007 by hello, it\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\

232. REVENGE from Larry King:

These 2 articles below clearly proves Larry King was out to revenge against the Osmonds, BTW, her son is a MINOR, he really crossed the line, revealing the teen's name, and that was not just hurting the Osmonds, but a non-public teenager, he now has put more pressure on this young man in any kind of rehab to strive to overcome whatever problems he may have which is none of our business.

Larry King crossed the line bigtime here and should be fired for it.
The Osmonds, handled themselves with class in return from Larry's blindsiding Marie and the rest of the family. She was clearly shocked, and upset. Donny also looked upset and his eyes were trying to figure out what's going on, that means Donny did NOT know it was coming either.

I see this show will be repeated over the weekend, if not mistaken. Just a ratings grabbing ploy by Larry King who BTW, pretaped the show, and managed to trick other news sites that it came from Entertainment Tonight first, when it was Larry's show that did it first. He turned the tables on Donny with that ploy because Donny's been working as a ET correspondent this week.

http://www.nypost.com/seven/11162007/tv/king_of_ambush_470904.htm

http://www.tvsquad.com/2007/11/16/the-revenge-of-larry-king/

Finally, Applause to Donny, her brother for sticking up for her, now that's a true brother!
AND it was first reported by Larry King, not Entertainment Tonight where Donny is a correspondent. Someone told several news sites the latter, when it was King all the way.

I already emailed a letter to Larry King, telling him he crossed the line disclosing a minor's name on national television, thus he could be causing the teenager more stress.

Posted at 5:59PM on Nov 16th 2007 by Fire_Larry

233. I truly hope the rehab works and he can get his life on track.

Posted at 9:59PM on Nov 16th 2007 by Musicisourhigh

234. Jaydee#61- I completely agree,
Mr. Softball wouldn't throw a curveball! Not in a million years. He's too wimpy.
I believe Marie was going to go the media about her son's rehab anyways and going on LK "softball" show was a safe place to start.

Posted at 4:09AM on Nov 17th 2007 by abbyblue

235. Marie is such a classy lady. I have been in love with her brother Donny for 35 years. The whole family emits class. I have kept up with them over the years and one thing I noticed is that all of the brothers children seem to be doing fine. She (being the only girl) has had her share of heartache and pain. The brothers non celebrity wives have been stay at home moms to their children, while Marie is the famous one and major breadwinner in her family. Her first husband cheated on her ( not her fault) so she divorced him...............regardless of her strict religon (good for her). Not sure what the problem(s) were in her recent marriage, but either way, I give her credit for ending a bad situation. Children need a mother who can be available most of the time. Not sure what her schedule is, but it shows me that if she were available for them more, some of the children's issues might not have escalated to this point. Her daughters were on My space a couple of years ago with web pages that advertised them being sexually active, lesbians and drug users. Now her son is in rehab.
I feel for her. She needs to slow down a bit and tend to her home life. I think that she is trying too hard now trying to forget her painful divorce , low self esteem issues ( her weight gain and ex husband bashing her) and fathers death, so she wants to remain in the publics eye to gain self esteem back. While that is admirable,, she needs to tend to her family now. Once they are on a good course, then she can start to work more. After all, she adopted 5 children, not to mention her 3 biological ones. It is apparent that she loves kids, but don't have them if you won't or can't be there for them.
I love you Marie. You are my idol. I look up to you. Now do something for your family before it's too late.

Posted at 5:01PM on Nov 18th 2007 by Lisa

236. Larry King is an ASS

Posted at 12:57PM on Nov 19th 2007 by naski

237. What is wrong with all the uncaring, ignorant people on this? When A person has problems in their life, it's usually between the family/friends. When you're a celebrity, it's for the world to know. How hurtful some of you are. Marie has been through hell, and her brothers have, to. Two deaf older brothers, and one with MS. Many other tragedies that most people don't know about. When she lost her mom, the only other female in the family, it had to devastate her! And losing a parent, no matter the age, is awful. I'll pray for the poor souls who don't give a damn. Matie is a class act...she's lovely, funny, caring and all the rest of the Dancing contestants say she takes care of them like a mom. God Bless her....and she wouldn't be a star for 45 years if she wasn't doing something right.
I'd LOVE to know her. And her son will be fine with that kind of love and support.

Posted at 4:22PM on Nov 19th 2007 by LaurieMusic

238. I meant MARIE, typed Matie.

Posted at 4:24PM on Nov 19th 2007 by LaurieMusic

239. Unbelievable! I have a hard time understanding the uneducated idiots that post such assinine remarks about the Osmonds and the LDS religion.

I can only assume you are looking for your 15 seconds of fame.

I have been close friends with the family for over 50 years. It's hard to sit on it and read the trash some of you nut cases write. Every derogatory comment I read them and the church is absolutely absured and uneducated opinion.

The price of celebrity is what it is, the object of criticism.

Posted at 6:16PM on Nov 19th 2007 by Uncle Pauly

240. I love Marie Osmund too. If you look at the number of People hooked on drugs in Utah, it is staggering. There is a lot of pressure on the LDS members to live by the Mormon code. Alcohol and illegal drugs are such a taboo to the LDS church, but there are perscription drugs that are just as addictive and are a huge problem in that state. I would not be surprised if her son is addicted to something much more acceptable in the Mormon community, but just as damaging as hard core street drugs.

Posted at 10:11PM on Nov 19th 2007 by David