Donny Osmond Makes Drew Emotional, Reflects on the "Dark Years" in His Life 

Thank you Drew for giving him space to talk...and not talking over him or interrupting him! What a classy interview!

When I was a little girl, my dad beat the hell out of me. My husband's family took me to a Donny Osmond concert. I went to get an autograph and he asked why I was so bruised. I cried and told him that his music makes the pain go away and how much I luv his purple socks. I showed him mine and he took off his socks and gave them to me and said,"when ur sad, hug them and know I'm with u and ur worth something". He also signed a picture and the socks for me. To this day, I still look at them with luv. When he got married, I didn't abandon him cuz I was happy he found luv. There's no better famous person, who is a role model to young kids especially in the mid to late 70's, than Donny Osmond. He saved my life that day cuz I was not in a good place. I thought well if I'm being beaten than maybe I shouldn't have been born and maybe I should end my life cuz obviously it's not worth much if my dad is beating me all the time. I was 12 yrs old at the time and HE SAVED MY LIFE BY NOTICING MY INJURIES AND GIVING ME HOPE... That's a great person, a gift, a blessing! So thank u Mr. Osmond for that and so much more!

If more men were like Donny Osmond, the world would be a much better place. ❤

Hats off to Donny for being comfortable enough to open up and talk about his 'dark years'. Again Drew gives that safe space and her empathy and humbleness at the beginning is SO heart-warming, Just a wonderfully sweet and insightful interview.

What he said about his wife being #1 is so profound for an entertainer. He is definitely a great role model and has over 40 years of marriage that proves it works.

donny just proves what an intelligent, thoughtful, insightful, talented person hes grown to be.

"Give me the strength to play these cards and make something of my life" so good!

I just saw Donny on his birthday at the London Palladium and the love that he got when he walked onstage and we all sang Happy Birthday to him. He was choked. I went with my son and he got to see the man I have loved since I was 11 and I'm 61 next week. I never gave up on him, even in those empty years I kept faith with him and tried to keep track in the UK of what he was doing. I've never met him, I met his wife and mum in the audience once many years ago, but if I did I'd just say thank you for all the happiness you have given me in my life.

He's remained astonishingly grounded , such a nice guy .

So humble, I've always adored him.

Donny’s wisdom is exactly what I needed to hear today & in this moment. I’ve always liked him but after this interview, I like him more!

This Man Is A real Singer No auto Tune machine no Effect Just His Voice and Talent He deserve to Be the Best and He is the Best.

Donny Osmond is such a fascinating person. I got to learn a lot about him by researching him through various interviews since I had wanted to surprise my mother with a meet and greet pass with Donny- her lifelong crush. I needed to make sure he was a decent guy before she could potentially have her heart broken by meeting some jerk, and I came to find out that he is the absolute best. And when we met him he was the kindest, most genuine human being I have EVER met, let alone a celebrity. I wish him all the best. At age 28, I’m now a life long fan.

Wonderful interview!! Loved The Donny and Marie Show!!! Still handsome as ever!!!

What a man! This is the first time I’ve heard him talk about his dark years. Drew is such an amazing host; she has a way of making her guests feel so comfortable and at ease, her emotional intelligence is off the charts. Donny was absolutely right when he told her how great her show is at the beginning of the video.

The whole family is this way I have so much love and respect for the Osmond family❤❤❤❤

I am in my 50s. For those three years, The Donny & Marie Show was THE most important thing in my little kid life. I put my cassette recorder next to the black & white TV and recorded the audio of every episode, then would listen to them back over and over. Good times!

I was the seven-year-old crying in my bedroom. I’ll always have a crush on Donny.

Great interview! He is the real deal! Really a class act! Love that family is his priority!!

It's incredible to hear a man voice how he feels about the events in his life and his order of priorities. ❤❤❤😊🥰❤❤❤‼️

Love this interview Donny so honest and open and love the blue jacket great color on you

I agree! Amazing interview!!! Drew asked a question and allowed Donny to speak until he finished before she asked another question!! How refreshing!!!👏👏👏👏👏

Drew has been through a lot in her life. She was exposed to so much garbage and not taken care of as a child. I am so impressed with the kind, smart and living woman she has become. She is besutiful inside and out. Donny was right about what he said to her. Great episode here.

About time he gets respect he deserves.!

Love this man. His honesty, the 43 year marriage. So many good things about him. 65th album?? Wowsa! Keep on going Donnie. We love you!

Such a breath of fresh air this show. I was a kid in the 70s...Cher, Donny and Marie were my go to shows.❤️♥️❤️🥳🤩

he is such a down to earth real guy --- who doesn't love Donny

Great interview and thank you Donny for your honesty and thank you Drew for making him feel safe to share it.

This is why the Osmonds feel like a family you know and grew up with because of their ability to stay grounded, kind and being appreciative.

Donny osmond always had a beautiful voice

Drew, this was an absolutely beautiful and profound, so open, honest and real interview with Donny Osmond. Thank You Drew and Donny. You have both touched my laugh. Standing Ovations for each of you!!

That's why we love Donny and the Osmonds! Saw them years ago-like 50 years ago! It was great.

Donny is so honest and authentic, he is a real treasure to the business. With all the turmoil and struggles he has gone through, he has come through the other side and maintained his dignity and respect of his fans. What a great conversation!

Interview of the year award! With an added bonus--lifes lessons for happiness and staying grounded!

I’ve always loved Donny Osmond. I saw him in Joseph and the Technicolor Dreamcoat many years ago and loved him. I will always be a fan 💕

Thanks for this thoughtful and insightful interview. I have loved Donny since 1970. He is a great entertainer, but even a greater man. He cares about people and he is very genuine.

To me, he is a hero!!! Love that man for who he has become. I remember in the 5th and 6th grade, the Osmonds and the Jacksons were 2 of the greatest groups of those times!

Not all Donny's fans abandoned him. I spent those years he talked about listening to his recordings and waiting for something new. Soldier of Love was redemption for his fans as well as him. He survived all that because his family raised him in the right path, and he didn;t stray from his faith or the family who were there for him. Great interview.

Well said,Donny Osmond was my idol growing up,look at him now,so wise

Drew is the best host out there. Her willingness to give people the platform to actually speak, instead of always having their own itinerary is so refreshing. Many of these celebs, need to talk, whether it be about good times, or the bad. Maybe they need to clear the air about something, and this show is the best platform for that. She's awesome and obviously so many people love Drew.

Doing the mundane keeps you grounded! He is right about balance!! His faith is amazing.

When he casually said that he just released his 65th album my mouth DROPPED. 🤯

Donny is so fantastic in everything he does. And it is because he works so hard at it.

He made me cry. Yes God can give us strength when we need it. 🙏

Love Donny so much he is amazing, 💗💗

Just love Donny Osmond! Such a down to earth sweet man! So happy he is doing well! He deserves all he has accomplished!

I can't imagine the pain Donny was feeling in the 80's. He lives for his career (and his faith).

Thank you Drew, for having Donny Osmond on your show. He was dealt a raw hand from 79 to 89. Now he coming back to life. Bigger and bet than ever before. He is truly a wonderful entertainer, and human being.

I learned more about Donny in this interview, very meaningful as Drew said. ❤️

I never stopped liking Donny and Marie Osmand. The had their own careers but family was always the most important to them. Love them more for that 💗🙏🥰

Amazing interview. She let him talk and he told about his life. It was perfect.

I've loved him since I was 5 years old. That makes 50 years!❤️❤️❤️

What an incredible interview and an incredible artist like Donny Osmond! Amazing musician and inspiring person. Thank you Drew for this interview. Thank you Donny for all the beautiful years of music you have given us all. ❤😊🤗🥰🌹😉Your longtime fans

I love the way he grew up and how he puts his wife and family first...that is a man who is so blessed in ways that money could never buy

Amazing interview! Thank you Donny and Drew

He is a great speaker, very motivational and inspiring.

Love Donny and all the Osmonds, Such Great People.. And Love Drew.. Such a Great Interview..

how could you not love Donny?

Love Donny. I have been a fan since I was a tiny girl watching Andy Williams. I never abandoned him, I missed his music for years. He is an amazing man who puts his family 1st. More men need to be like Donny. Debbie is a beautiful lady and person.

Omg so love this interview,always and forever Donny fan 💕💕💕💕

Love Drew & Love Donny!!!

I loved him growing up; had posters of him in my bedroom. I love him even more now that he is showing all of us that even he goes thru a dark night of the soul.

He just seems like such a nice grounded guy. He was right because I believe Drew's show has since won an award...

I agree with Donny, Drew's show IS magical, as is she. My very first concert at age 10-11, was the Osmond Brothers. I'll never forget that. Donny's favorite color is/was purple, his birthday is December 9, 1957. I didn't turn on you, Donny! I still have your vinyl albums, and all of my Osmond Brothers albums (I'll never part with any vinyl). I assure you that this fan is not, "Just Like A Yo-Yo". I still have immense "Puppy Love" for you! I'm so happy for you, your lovely wife, and family. 💜

Really respect when someone like Donny Osmond opens up and shares his very personal experiences...

Donny is a legend! He did a great interview with drew. I was a kid in the 80s. And I remember the 80s wasn't kind to alot of the stars from the 70s .alot didn't start bouncing back until the 90s. Because nostalgia for the 70s came back in the 90s. Am glad to hear don is doing better now.👍👍🙏🍻

Donny was also amazing on the “Masked Singer”, what a performer!

Met him a few years ago. He was very kind and sweet. Just what you would expect.

Drew has a gift of authentically connecting with everybody. Right now, this time is her time. The purpose is bigger than her, and she is embracing that. I wish her, and her family continued success & blessings. An amazing human being.🙆‍♂️👏😁

He has very wise advice about life.

Can hardly believe that Donny is 64 years old!!! He looks so young for his age!!! I love how Donny puts his family first. No wonder he’s been happily married for 43 years! So admirable! Drew is so sweet and always looks beautiful! Such a pleasant person.

Great heartfelt interview from Donny. Good job Drew!

Donny . . . respect. That's all I gotta say brother. I admire how he stayed grounded and stayed strong so this business wouldn't eat him up alive, like it's done to so many child stars like him. He had career lows, yes, but you have to give him props for being strong enough to get through them.

Love him!!!

I also think When Donny did Joseph and the Technicolor dreamcoat revamped his career completely I don’t know if anyone agrees with me but I think that’s my standpoint

Donny is an inspiration - especially when he talked about needing to have balance.

Donny Osmond, the only poster I had on my wall growing up!! Still a star!!

Thank You for the Happiness Drew and Donny.

Donny is such a nice, nice man!! 💕

I saw Donny's show in October - it is great!

I was in love with Donny Osmond for a minute when I was 9. He’s an American Treasure & so heartfelt.

I grew up with this man. Literally my whole life he has been an influence. He is still one of the greatest entertainers. Thanks for having him on your show.

Thinking of others first before yourself is what it means to truely be a king. GREAT! interview.

I am so sorry to hear how fans acted when he got married. I was so happy for him and Debbie. He was part of my pre-teen years so it was like a friend getting married.

Have been a fan of Donny since I was a kid. Grew up watching him and Marie on their show. My first ever cassette tape was Donny and Marie. Fan for life!

I was in Branson Mo. years ago when Donny was performing at the Osmond Theatre. After the show, he and another guy came into the resturant accross the street to dine . My sisters and I were there and my heart was about to jump out of my chest just seeing him in person. My sisters urged me to go get a picture wirh him and an autograph, but I refused to intrude on his privacy. I love him and respect him too much.

I had the pleasure of meeting Donny and Marie in private just a few years ago. You couldn't expect two nicer down to earth people. I felt as if I had known them for years..love them!

Drew and Donny, two of my favorite humans and artists!🧡🧡

Play those cards... Wow... That hit home with me. Love it!

I thank you Drew. I have loved Donny since 1970. The first 45 I ever bought ! Such a good man

Loved this. Love Donny and Love you Drew❤️

Drew, I LOVE this interview. Donny is so sincere and frank. It’s a gift. I loved their show! He’s a competitive beast, a singing & dancing (with the stars 🌟) 🕺🏻professional, churning them out! I’m so glad for Donny. Wise advice. True love, considering her feelings first. VERY mature and loving.

He’s the nicest guy - not the least bit arrogant. He used to come into the health food store I worked at and he’s at the counter and eat with the customers and they’d chat!

GREAT GUY...GREAT ARTIST !!!!

Down to earth Donny. I met you on your Australian Tour...you blew me a kiss from your bus. Out of all the girls .. we tried to talk to each other (& you couldnt open the window) . You made me feel so special ❤ Youre still a very special human being x

I'd forgotten how much the Tiger Beats etc always profiled the Osmonds and the Jacksons similarly during that time, w obviously Micheal and Donny as the featured singer - just how much they had in common at the time for a few years, career wise. Reminded me of the joint split screen posters of both families they would do and so on... Kudos to Donny for finding that grounding w his family and not becoming another casualty of his success.

What a sweetheart of a guy! Just love him!❤

Donny is a class act.

A few years ago donny sang "in my life" as a tribute to his wife on their anniversary. It is the single most beautiful version of that song I've ever heard.

This whole thing is awesome!!