Donny Osmond Reflects On His Last Day Being 67 Years Old: ‘As The Kids Nowadays Say, 6-7’

As Donny Osmond steps into a new year of life, he’s reflecting on being 67 and participating in a fun TikTok trend, appealing to audiences of all ages. 

Osmond turns 68 today, so on his last day being 67 years old, he shared a hilarious video with fans that only proved he’s in the loop with the trends and Gen Z language. He began the video, saying, “Well, I’m sitting here in my vocal booth. I’ve actually done several albums in this place and I’m thinking, ‘This is it. This is my last day of being 67, or as the kids nowadays say, 6-7,’” Osmond said. 

He then made the reference again in the caption for his video. Osmond wrote, “Wrapping up year “6-7” today…did I say that right? 😂Excited for a new year of life with the best fans in the world! 💜”

What does ‘6-7’ mean?

The singer is tapping into the Gen Z culture, as have many over the past few months, with the phrase “6-7” soaring to popularity. The trend originated from the song “Doot Doot (6 7)” by Skrilla, where the lyric “6-7” is used repeatedly. The phrase spiraled out of control and has been used in a variety of contexts.

The phrase was even chosen as the “Word of the Year” by Dictionary.com, keeping the trend going. Steve Johnson, director of lexicography for the Dictionary Media Group at IXL Learning, shared some insight into why the phrase was chosen for “Word of the Year.”

“Something that you would have thought would have gone away, it just kept on growing larger and larger, snowballing into kind of like a cultural phenomenon,” Johnson explained to CBS News. 

While many trends fade in and out very quickly, the “6-7” one seems to be staying around for a little bit longer. 

Donny Osmond reflects on turning 68

After Osmond cracked the “6-7” joke, he spent the rest of the video reflecting on the past year and what it’s like to be turning 68. Osmond, who has been in the spotlight since he was a child, doesn’t feel old. 

“Tomorrow I’m turning 68,” Osmond explained. “Oh my goodness, I feel like I’m 38. I act like I’m 8 sometimes, just ask Debbie [my wife].”

Osmond went on to request something from his beloved fans, who have been around for his entire career. 

“I’ve been thinking a lot about how grateful I am for every year, every memory and every one of you who’s been with me through it all,” he said. “So let’s make this last day of 67 count, alright. Drop a message, share a favorite moment, or just say hello. Love to hear from you, as I head into a brand new year of life, a brand new year of music and a brand new year of surprises.”

The singer’s followers replied with all sorts of memories in the comments section, sharing their most beloved Donny Osmond moments. 

One user wrote, “Been along for the ride since I was a little kid! Now my adult son is a huge fan… you’re a part of the fabric of our lives!” while another said, “My favorite was everything! But meeting you after Joseph & the Amazing Dreamcoat play in Chicago! ❤️”