During an interview in November 2002, Sharon Osbourne complained about the complete lack of privacy entailed by the filming of "The Osbournes" and declared that she could only stand to do about ten more episodes. Word promptly got back to MTV, whose producers gave Sharon a call.

"I have every intention of fulfilling our commitment to MTV for a full 20 episodes," she declared the following day. "I love my MTV!"

[A survey conducted by the Integer Group in October 2002 found that the celebrity-related prize which would most likely motivate women to enter a promotional contest was a week living with the Osbournes.]