Dannii Minogue Recalls Sharon Osbourne, Graham Norton Mocking on BBC TV

Dannii Minogue has reopened a long-standing feud with Sharon Osbourne and Graham Norton by recalling a 2007 appearance on The Graham Norton Show where she was harshly mocked by both. Despite her admiration for them, Minogue described the event as a deliberately orchestrated 'pile on,' with production meetings setting up cruel jokes about her looks, accent, and talent. Sharon Osbourne disparaged Minogue's role on The X Factor, attributing her presence to her appearance and Simon Cowell's preference, while Norton and Osbourne made mocking remarks, including a gesture toward Minogue's behind when asked for a photo. Minogue expressed shock at the treatment, emphasizing that such an episode would not be produced today due to its cruelty. The feud extends beyond this incident, with Sharon previously admitting to disliking Minogue during their brief time as co-judges on The X Factor. This reflection highlights the difficulties Minogue faced in the entertainment industry, especially being compared to her sister, Kylie Minogue, and the resilience she has needed to maintain her career.