Kelly Osbourne is parlaying her troubled youth into a new gig that will help others help themselves: The former Dancing With The Stars finalist, 25, is joining the cast of The Dr. Phil Show as a “special contributor.”
“It offers a great opportunity for me to bring a youthful perspective and opinion on the issues that affect ourselves, our families and society has a whole, and I’m very honored to be a part of it,” says Kelly, who was admitted to rehab three times in six years before finally kicking her addiction to prescription substances last year.
“Kelly is an excellent addition to our show because she’s experienced a lot of what many of our younger viewers may be going through,” said Dr. Phil. “She has dealt with drug addiction as well as addictions within her family. She’s also fought the battle with obesity and the public scrutiny that often accompanies it. She is well-armed and up to the task of being our special contributor.”
Her first assignment will be to sit in on a panel discussing the rampant use of prescription drugs in Hollywood.
Kelly makes her Dr. Phil debut this Wednesday, March 23, and will then make regular appearances on the show throughout the remainder of this season.