Piers Morgan has been shut down by angry Elton John fans after he accused the music legend of reading lyrics during his show-stopping Glastonbury performance.
The Rocketman hitmaker, 76, took to the Pyramid Stage on Sunday (June 25) to close the festival in style.
As he belted out his iconic hits, Piers took to Twitter to question if Elton was reading the lyrics.
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The former Good Morning Britain host asked his followers: “Is Elton having to read the words to all his own songs?”
However, the question didn’t go down well with social media users.
One Elton fan hit back: “Dude he is 76 years old and national treasure give the man the respect he rightly deserves stop slagging him off.”
Another added: “Piers he’s 76, he been sex, drugs and rock and rolling it for over 50yrs. If anyone deserves some help doing a 2hr concert, with some small reminders he can!”
A third person posted: “No it’s called a set list.”
While a fourth said: “Are you watching the same concert I’m watching??
“Saw him live at the O2 a month ago, luckily only a few rows from the front. He performed effortlessly without any prompts or lines needed.”
Elton sparked concern among some fans as he stepped out on stage for his eagerly awaited headline set.
As he wandered out in a bright gold suit, some of his fans posted messages on Twitter saying they thought he looked a bit stiff.
One posted a message asking if something was “wrong”.
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“Is Elton John struggling to walk?” tweeted another fan.
“Elton can hardly walk,” said someone else.
Another fan thought the star looked as if he was “hobbling”.
However, plenty of others thought the singer was on top form.
“I’ve already cried twice Sir Elton John is giving the best performance love him!” said one fan.
Another person said: “Elton John walks out looking every year of his 76, then sits behind that piano and is a rock star. What a career.
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“Hope I can have his spirit when I’m 76.”
Elton told the audience at the start of this set that it was “emotional” for him as it could be his last ever UK performance.
“It’s a very special and emotional night because it may be my last UK show ever,” he said.
“I better play well and entertain you, you’ve been standing there for so long,” he added.
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