Steven Machat claims Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne's split up is a publicity stunt. Photo / AP
Ozzu Osbourne has blasted reports suggesting his split from Sharon Osbourne is nothing more than a publicity stunt.
In an article posted on RadarOnline last week, Steven Machat, who claimed he was the rocker's former manager, alleged Sharon was most likely behind the breakup idea, suggesting she may
have created the story to drum up publicity for Black Sabbath's tour and Ozzy's upcoming rock festival, Ozzfest Meets Knotfest, in California.
His comments have been echoed by Ozzy's former drummer Carmen Appice, who recently told WENN he wouldn't be surprised if the Osbournes' marriage drama was a publicity stunt.
Now the 67-year-old rocker is now hitting back at the allegations, insisting he has not spoken to Machat in several decades and is not friendly with Appice.
"In response to recent stories you printed with comments from Steven Machat ... for the record, Mr. Machat NEVER managed me nor was he employed by me in any capacity at any time in my career," Ozzy wrote in a Facebook letter directed at RadarOnline.
