Donny Osmond admits he ‘stole’ wife from his brother after Elton John concert

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Donny Osmond Reveals the Heartwarming (and Hilarious) Story Behind Meeting His Wife — and a Touch of Elton John Magic

In a candid and light-hearted revelation, legendary entertainer Donny Osmond recently opened up about the charming origin of his 47-year marriage to wife Debbie. During an interview with Fox News Digital, Osmond admitted with a smile that he “stole” Debbie from his own brother Jay — all sparked by a memorable Elton John concert.

The story dates back to a double date where Donny was with someone else, and his brother Jay was dating Debbie. As Elton began to sing “Your Song,” Donny glanced at Debbie and had a life-altering thought: “I think I’m going to marry that girl someday.” He later fulfilled that prophecy, marrying Debbie in 1978. He even shared the moment with Elton John himself years later, jokingly crediting him for the beginning of their love story.

Their connection actually predates that concert night — Donny met Debbie when they were just five and three years old, respectively, during a brief layover in Billings, Montana, while the Osmond family was touring. Her family recognized the young Osmond boys from The Andy Williams Show and asked for autographs — an innocent moment that would turn out to be fate.

Now, decades later, the couple shares five children and a love story still going strong. Donny continues to perform in Las Vegas and recently introduced a groundbreaking addition to his show: a duet with an AI hologram of his 14-year-old self, powered by ZeroSpace and brought to life in part by his grandson Daxton, who served as the base model. The family legacy is clearly alive and well — in both love and showbiz.

Reflecting on his long career, Donny shared advice from Sammy Davis Jr.: “The day you stop getting nervous is the day you should quit.” And for Donny, the passion and nerves are still very much there.

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