Donny Osmond Speaks Candidly About His Most Difficult Hour

Donny Osmond’s career has given him success and riches beyond his wildest dreams – but it hasn’t all been plain sailing. At one point, the singer went through a period so dark that he wasn’t sure whether to carry on. You wouldn’t have known it, though, as Donny kept on smiling through it all. And it’s only recently he’s found the strength to finally come clean.

Invisible struggle

Be honest with us, folks. Did you have any idea that Donny was suffering behind the scenes? Well, even his biggest fans wouldn’t have seen the cracks show. And he can’t be disappointed with his career now. From making his breakthrough as a child prodigy on TV to captivating audiences in Las Vegas, the singer has practically seen and done it all.

Still going strong

Donny isn’t done, either. Even today, he’s still touring and releasing records. Not bad for a guy who’s been in showbiz since the 1960s! But at one point, things could have been very different. We may even have lost Donny the star altogether.

Looking back at his career

Yep, there have been a few bumps in the road for Donny. What happened? Well, to get a better understanding of his bleakest period, we need to take a closer look at his rise in the entertainment industry. That way, you’ll know exactly what brought Donny to his lowest point – and why he was considering a seriously shocking plan to get him out of the doldrums.

Starting at age five

So, here’s a question for you: what were you doing when you were five? Playing in a sandpit? Learning your ABCs? Well, we bet you weren’t appearing on TV. But Donny was. At that age, the youngster made his small-screen debut on The Andy Williams Show. And that takes guts – especially if you’re just a kindergartner.