Marie Osmond's son Michael enters rehab

During an interview with Larry King, Marie Osmond confirms her 16-year-old son Michael has entered rehab.

Marie Osmond's son Michael enters rehab Entertainer and "Dancing with the Stars" contestant Marie Osmond confirmed during an interview with Larry King that her son Michael has entered a rehabilitation facility. Osmond did not elaborate on the reason or location of the rehab clinic, but said in a statement later: "My son, Michael, is an amazing young man, shown through his courage in facing his issues. As his mother I couldn't be more proud of him. The press and public have always been kind and gracious in the past, and I know they will continue to respect our privacy during this time." Michael is one of Marie Osmond's five adopted children, she also has three kids from two marriages.

This year must be the worse for Marie Osmond, who announced earlier that she and her second husband, Brian Blosil, are divorcing in April, after 20 years of marriage. Earlier this month her father, George Osmond, passed away and she missed an episode of the hit show "Dancing with the Stars", but remains in the race as one of the four remaining couples. Marie Osmond is listed with odds 5/1 on winning "Dancing with the Stars", according to the online odds maker Bodog Sports.

Published on 11/15/2007