X Factor Star Tabby O’Callaghan’s Final Conversation with Sharon Osbourne
X Factor star Tabby O’Callaghan knew immediately it was going to be his final conversation with Sharon Osbourne. The musician, now 43, reached third place on the first series of the ITV reality show in 2004 after being mentored by the Celebrity Big Brother star, 71.
Disappointment and Moving On
After the programme ended, Tabby told Metro.co.uk that Sharon had plans to take his music career to the next level, including breaking America. However, he said what was promised failed to materialize and he lost contact with the music manager just one year later. ‘It went from we’re going to America to nothing and it did kind of traumatize me at the time,’ he recalled.
The Final Conversation
That final conversation about his career happened during the auditions in Belfast for the second season of The X Factor in 2005. Tabby had traveled to the city to learn from Sharon what the next move was as he had returned to his hometown of Sligo, Ireland after showbusiness work had stalled.
- Sharon’s Plans
- Feeling of Betrayal
- Living with The Osbournes
Reflections and Moving Forward
Tabby looked back on his time with Sharon and The X Factor fondly, revealing he lived with The Osbournes for several months both during and after the show. While Tabby was on The X Factor, he also rubbed shoulders with a host of stars, including Liz Hurley, David Walliams, The Pet Shop Boys, and Sir Elton John at a party in honor of jeweler Theo Fennell.
Current Endeavors
Tabby is a full-time musician, session musician, and producer who plays in several bands. He performs gigs every week and is planning to put out a single inspired by traditional Irish music.
- Current Music Projects
- Reflections on Fame
- Success and Independence
Conclusion
While The X Factor did not catapult Tabby into global fame, he said he does not regret the show in the slightest. ‘I got to do amazing things. I got to meet all my heroes, and I got to record with Ozzy, I traveled all over the world off the back of it, and it gave me my career.’
