Mollie King says she was publicly shamed by Sharon Osbourne while auditioning for The X Factor as a teenager. Reflecting on the encounter, King, 38, told The Times: 'It gave me an example of what the real world can be like.' Mollie King says she was publicly shamed by Sharon Osbourne while auditioning for The X Factor as a teenager (pictured)The rest, as they say, is history. Drafted in alongside Rochelle Humes, Frankie Bridge, Una Healy and Vanessa White, the singer released four albums and quickly became a household name with The Saturdays. So yeah, we've been really trying to make the most of each day and do fun activities and get out.'

Source: Daily Mail March 10, 2026 15:07 UTC