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Donny Osmond Shares Emotional On-Stage Reunion with Brother Merrill Months After His Retirement
In a touching and unexpected reunion, Donny Osmond was left in disbelief when his brother Merrill Osmond made a surprise appearance during his Las Vegas show—just months after officially retiring from the music industry. Merrill, 69, performed his final concert in April 2022, marking the end of an era for fans of The Osmonds. Yet, in March 2023, the two brothers shared the stage once more, rekindling the spirit of their legendary performances.
Donny, 65, took to Twitter on March 15 to share the special moment with his followers, posting a heartfelt message and a candid photo from the night. “My brother Merrill came to my show in Las Vegas last week,” Donny wrote. “Not only was it great to have him there, but it was a wonderful surprise when he jumped up on stage with me.” The brothers delighted fans with energetic renditions of classic hits like “Yo-Yo,” “Down By The Lazy River,” and “Crazy Horses.”
The moment was met with an outpouring of love from fans online, many reminiscing about the glory days of The Osmonds and celebrating the brothers’ enduring bond. “Wow, wish I was there,” one fan wrote, while another added, “That must have been a hard secret to keep from you.”
Their reunion follows a deeply emotional farewell concert in which Donny had previously supported Merrill during his final performance at the Westgate Theater—where the Osmonds once captivated audiences in the 1970s. Donny recalled that night fondly, saying, “It took all of us to create the Osmonds, but it was Merrill’s voice that created the sound.”
The reunion served as a powerful reminder of the Osmonds’ legacy and the timeless connection between two brothers who helped define a musical generation.