Legendary entertainer Donny Osmond has teased that retirement is eventually on the horizon, though he made clear it’s not something he’s rushing toward, just something he sees as inevitable after a spectacular six-decade career. The 67-year-old performer addressed the topic during a recent appearance on The View, where he was promoting his current Las Vegas residency and reflecting on the longevity of his work in show business.
Osmond, who first rose to fame as part of the family pop group The Osmonds and later became a household name with his sister Marie Osmond on Donny & Marie, was asked by co-host Sara Haines whether a retirement plan was in the works. His response was both candid and measured: “It’s coming. Let’s be honest, it’s inevitable,” he said, acknowledging that there will eventually be a day when he steps back from performing.
For Osmond, the issue isn’t lack of passion, he made it clear he still loves what he does. “I love what I do. I really enjoy it. I’ve got a great job. My job is to make people happy,” he explained during the interview. At the same time, he emphasized the physical and emotional commitment that performing requires, noting he always gives “100 percent” to every show. According to Osmond, the day he can’t meet the high standard he sets for himself will be the day “the curtain will not go up.”
Despite acknowledging that the end of his performing career is inevitable, Osmond also made it clear that moment isn’t imminent. He joked that he still has “a lot of fuel in this body” and remains focused on delivering fully energized shows for as long as he can. In the meantime, he continues to entertain audiences with his Las Vegas residency at Harrah’s, which features music from across his expansive catalog.
Osmond’s comments resonated with both fans and industry peers because they come from someone whose career has spanned generations. From teen idol in the 1970s to long-running variety show star and Broadway performer, he has continually evolved while maintaining a strong presence in entertainment. Even as he considers the future, there’s a sense that his retirement will be defined not by age but by his own ability to meet the demanding standards he’s set for himself onstage.
With his extensive career behind him and still going strong onstage, Osmond’s suggestion that retirement is “coming” offers a poignant reminder that even the most enduring stars eventually look ahead to what comes next — and do so on their own terms.
