Elton John shuts down 'frail appearance' claims after being pictured in wheelchair

The Queen has delighted crowds by making a surprise appearance at the end of her Platinum Jubilee celebrations. The monarch appeared on the Buckingham Palace balcony, dressed in green, alongside the Prince of Wales, Duchess of Cornwall, and the Cambridge family.

Elton John has sparked health concerns from worried fans after he ‘performed’ at the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations.Eager fans watched the event unfold at Buckingham Palace on BBC One on 4 June and many were excited to see their favourite musician perform for the monarch.However, the 75-year-old was forced to pre-record his piece which got the public wondering about his health.One fan posted on social media: "So gutted Elton John isn’t there and performing live! I thought he was :-( lovely song though, just not the same recorded."Another added: "Wonder how long ago Elton recorded? He looks in bad shape.."A third chipped in: "Elton has pre recorded because his voice isn't what it used to be. He needs help from technology and can no longer perform live without it.

Elton John is still standing as he was pictured walking unaided following hip surgery last year.The icon, 75, worried fans this week when he was pictured in a wheelchair, leading to some speculating about his health.However he later assured the public he was ‘in top health’ and ‘playing and singing at my very best’ following two sold-out show in Germany.He explained: ‘It was an extremely long walk to get to the plane, so my team kindly laid on a wheelchair so I could rest my hip after doing the show. That’s all folks.’While fans’ concerns may have been abated by Sir Elton himself confirming he was in good health, new photographs showing the singer walking unaided is an extra reassurance.The star, who was visiting Cannes with his family, was seen walking hand-in-hand with his young son.He shares Zachary, 11, and nine-year-old Elijah with husband David Furnish, and the family enjoyed a break from the tour as they explored sunkissed Cannes.In the photographs, Sir Elton and his son are dressed for the good weather, both wearing shorts and sunglasses, the singer in a matching navy shorts and shirt with an anchor pattern.The star was later seen being helped into his yacht’s tender after enjoying a lunch date with long-time friend Bob Manoukian.But while he needed an extra hand to climb on board, the Rocketman star looked in good health as h enjoyed the quality time with his family.Sir Elton underwent hip surgery last year, leading to his Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour being delayed, but later insisted he was ‘raring to go’ and get back to the stage.

Superstars from both sides of the Atlantic joined forces on Saturday evening in London to put on a Platinum Party at the Palace, as part of the celebrations to celebrate the British monarch’s 70th anniversary on the throne. 

Elton John, 75, is known for his legendary performances and his pre-recorded appearance at the Platinum Jubilee concert did not disappoint.The singer performed Your Song with fans comparing the performance to what he did at Princess Diana's funeral in 1997.Elton performed at the Platinum Jubilee Party at the Palace in a pre-recorded performance.Prior to his performance, he paid tribute to the Queen, as he said: "Your majesty, congratulations on 70 amazing years as our ruling monarch."It's been an amazing journey for you and you've been such a big part of my life ever since I was a child up until the present day."I wanted to record something for you in a place that you would love."So, here we are in the red drawing room at Windsor Castle."I thought it would be the ideal place to pay tribute to your amazing reign and long may you reign, thank you."He then performed Your Song, with Twitter users rushing to the microblogging site to share comparisons to Elton's performance at Diana's funeral in 1997.Maxine_Musgrove said: "Anyone else got wet eyes right now, with Elton John singing My song and remembering Princess Diana??? #PlatinumPartyatthePalace."Priz_pri added: "Elton John....Prince William must be remembering his mother, Diana #PlatinumJubilee #PlatinumPartyatthePalace."Nurse_palmer commented: "Elton John oh goodness this concert. My soul needed this.Thinking of Diana too.So sad she couldn’t be here #PlatinumJubilee."FizzyEvans said: "Elton John playing Diana's favourite song, this is really her day." (ic)MELANIE81227659 commented: "I don't know why but I keep thinking of Princess Diana.]"She would have enjoyed this concert.

Sir Elton John delivered a moving performance at the Party at the Palace tonight, just days after being spotted in a wheelchair. The 75-year-old pop legend concerned fans recently when he was seen being pushed on a wheelchair in Leipzig Airport.

The Queen is the longest-serving British monarch and has become the first to reach a Platinum Jubilee.This special occasion will be celebrated over a four-day bank holiday weekend and will see street parties taking place across the country in the monarch's honour.There will also be a huge pop concert live in the grounds of Buckingham Palace which will see the likes of Craig David and Nile Rodgers perform their biggest hits.Celebrating 70 years on the throne this year, the Queen has already enjoyed several jubilee milestones that have been commemorated with spectacular events.Here is a look back at some of the most memorable and outrageous moments.Pop icon Grace Jones stole the show at the Queen's Diamond Jubilee back in 2012.The charismatic singer, who was then 64, put the nation in a spin as she hula-hooped her way through her performance of Slave to the Rhythm.She effortlessly swung her hips for the full four minute duration of her song.Grace has previously said that her decision to hula-hoop came from Elton John saying he wouldn't attend the show if she didn't.She took to the stage wearing a black and red leotard that showed off her long legs which she paired with an extravagant red hat.Grace has been hula-hooping since her childhood in Jamaica and shared some advice for anybody trying to take it up.Speaking to LA Times, she said: "Hula hooping requires hardly any movement.

Jubilee weekend is upon us, as the UK braces for a long weekend of celebration, nostalgia and maybe even a Pimm’s.Most of the nation will be planning to revel in and celebrate Her Majesty’s incredible achievement as the UK’s longest-serving monarch reaches 70 years on the throne.These celebrations must be fit for a queen, of course, and so some of the biggest names in the music industry will be turning out to perform at the nationwide knees up.There will be a huge range of superstars on show, all belting their hearts out in the name of Her Maj.Ed Sheeran is expected to pay tribute to the Queen and Prince Philip at the Platinum Jubilee Pageant on Sunday (June 5), while huge names like Elton John and Diana Ross are set to perform at the eagerly anticipated Platinum Party on Saturday at Buckingham Palace.The festivities will be opened by none other than Queen with Adam Lambert.

Elton John has reassured fans that he’s ok after he was pictured in a wheelchair ahead of his performance for Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee.The pop legend, whose pre-recorded performance will be shown at tomorrow’s (June 4) celebration at Buckingham Palace, clarified the situation on his Instagram.“I want to thank all my fans for reaching out to ask about my health, after the tabloids ran a silly story about my [sic] ‘looking frail’ in a wheelchair.“The true story is that I’m in top health, loving my shows and playing and singing at my very best. I give 100% every night and never want to disappoint, especially after everyone has waited so long to get back to seeing shows.He continued: “Your response to every show has been phenomenal and I’m loving every minute of it.”A post shared by Elton John (@eltonjohn)John is currently on his ‘Farewell Yellow Brick Road’ tour, which is his final ever tour.

Derek Hough is engaged to his girlfriend Hayley Erbert after seven years of dating.'It's only the beginning…the beginning of forever,' the Dancing with the Stars champ wrote in an Instagram caption posted on Thursday.In the romantic picture, fellow DWTS pro Hayley, 27, is seen being picked up by Derek, 37, as she wraps her legs around his waist. Engaged! Derek Hough, 37, pops the question to girlfriend Hayley Erbert, 27, after seven years of dating: 'It's only the beginning of forever' Judging by the post, it looked as though Derek made a very grand gesture as they posted in a room full of flowers and candles.Stars including Jennifer Love Hewitt and Heidi Klum were among the first to congratulate the couple.'Yay!!! I have wanted this post for so long! Do I know them? Nope.

Sir Elton John has enjoyed a very successful career spanning across six decades and is thought of as one of the greatest performers of all time.He is one of the top-selling solo artists and has sold more than 300 million recordsElton will soon be performing for Her Majesty The Queen's Platinum Jubilee concert.The 75-year-old superstar is recognised for his hit songs such as Candle In The Wind and Goodbye Yellow Brick Road.Outside of music, he is a strong voice in the fight against HIV/AIDS and has set up the Elton John AIDS Foundation.Elton John, born Reginald Kenneth Dwight, was raised in a council house in Pinner by his maternal grandparents.He had his first interactions with music playing his gran's piano as a young child.At six years old he moved in with his parents who also lived in a council house in the suburb.After the release of his biopic in 2019, Elton wrote in the Guardian: "I suppose my mum and dad must have been in love once, but there wasn’t much sign they ever had been by the time I came along."They gave every impression of hating each other. My dad was strict and remote and had a terrible temper; my mum was argumentative and prone to dark moods.

Elton John took to Instagram on Thursday to insist he is in good health after he was pictured looking frail in a wheelchair after suffering a fall.  Sharing a picture of himself on stage, the 75-year-old wrote: 'I want to thank all my fans for reaching out to ask about my health. 'The true story is that I’m in top health, loving my shows and playing and singing at my very best.

She wore her blonde tresses pulled back away from her face as she grinned for the snap.Fans took to the comments to reassure the model that her beau would take the stage by storm.Instagram user tonysargent38 penned: "Nerves? He’ll smash it! Unfortunate placement of face mask though lol!" referring to Rod holding his mask.It comes as Rod took to his Instagram stories to share a clip of himself and his backing singers and dancers rehearsing in front of the Queen's home.A post shared by Penny Lancaster (@penny.lancaster)The star left onlookers stunned as she attended the dress rehearsal in front of the famous landmark.Towards the end of the clip, Rod removed his face mask to give the camera a cheeky grin.Addressing the Jubilee concert, Rod said: "Queen Elizabeth has given incredible service to the United Kingdom over the last 70 years and I’m delighted to be able to join her in celebrating her Platinum Jubilee with the Party At The Palace."She has demonstrated to the world what a special person she is and how lucky we are to have her.This will be a momentous occasion," he added.The I Don't Want To Talk About It hitmaker is just one of the celebrities who will be performing at the landmark concert.Queen + Adam Lambert are set to open BBC's Platinum Party At The Palace concert on Saturday evening.It comes 20 years after Brian May performed God Save The Queen on the roof of Buckingham Palace to mark the Golden Jubilee in 2002.Other stars set to perform include Duran Duran, composer Hans Zimmer, Ella Eyre, Craig David, George Ezra and Elbow.Elton John is also set to make an appearance at the concert, just days after he was spotted in a wheelchair after taking a break in his tour due to health issues.The icon touched down at

SIR ELTON John was seen pictured in a wheelchair days before he’ll join a star-studded line-up at the Queen's Jubilee concert. The Rocket Man singer, 75, was pictured as he arrived at Leipzig Airport on Sunday as he headed back to his home in Nice on the Cote d’Azur.  During his visit to Germany, Sir Elton had performed two shows, in Frankfurt and Leipzig, on his long-running Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour.  The musician was seen climbing out of a car and getting into a wheelchair ahead of the flight.

Elton John, 75, appeared frail as he was pictured in a wheelchair ahead of his planned Jubilee performance.  The singer was clad in one of his trademark Gucci tracksuits and wore a face mask when arrived at Leipzig Airport in a wheelchair on Friday, before heading home to Nice after his show.  Elton is due to star alongside Queen and Diana Ross for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee concert on Saturday in a pre-recorded performance.

Sir Elton John has been pictured days before he’ll join a star-studded line-up of musicians performing at the Queen’s special Jubilee concert.  The Candle In The Wind singer arrived at Leipzig Airport this week to fly back to his home in Nice on the Cote d’Azur.  During his visit to Germany, Sir Elton had performed two shows, in Frankfurt and Leipzig, on his long-running Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour.

Elton John has been spotted using a wheelchair to get around ahead of his performance for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations.

Elton John has sparked concerns from fans after being pictured arriving at Leipzig Airport in Germany in a wheelchair on Sunday.

Elton John has announced the curated support bill for his BST Hyde Park show this month, featuring Rina Sawayama, BERWYN and more.The show on June 24 comes as part of the legendary songwriter’s ‘Farewell Yellow Brick Road’ tour – his final ever series of live shows.

Owen Wilson wore a LAFC chain to attend the LAFC game at the Banc of California Stadium in Los Angeles, California.Olivia Culpo and sisters Sophia and Aurora join Alfa Romeo to celebrate Olivia’s 30th birthday at the Miami Grand Prix in Miami, Florida. Evan Ross and Ashlee Simpson enjoyed a date night at TGI Friday’s in Los Angeles, California, where they snacked on Friday’s Chips & Salsa and Traditional Wings, and the newest signature cocktail, The Royal LIT, crafted with 5 spirits, including DeLéon Tequila and Cîroc Vodka. Levi’s hosted a 501 Day Celebration, to mark the birth of the blue jean, where guests enjoyed a live performance by Lil Dicky, DJ sets by Travis Bennett and Amrit, and music, drinks and snacks at Levi’s Haus Los Angeles in West Hollywood, California.Lala Kent took to Instagram to share that as part of her new mom makeover, she has chosen to get Sientra Implants in her breasts.John Otto, Ava Otto and publicist Zack Teperman posed on-stage at Madison Square Garden in New York City ahead of Limp Bizkit's sold out concert during their Still Sucks Tour. Miles Teller wore a pair of Persol sunglasses while attending the 75th annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festival. Elizabeth Banks, Katherine Schwarzenegger and Krysten Ritter posted Daily Harvest's new Crumbles collection, made by chefs with plant-based ingredients, on Instagram. The brand is also hosted a Chop Shop pop-up in Venice, California, to celebrate the new launch. Hannah Gosselin celebrated her 18th Birthday at Sugar Factory Miami where she gave guests gift bags curated by High Low Hostess Amanda Orso that were filled with Gosselin Girl products.

Ozzy Osbourne is refusing to be defeated by his recent health troubles and is back in the recording studio.The notorious headbanger contracted Covid-19 earlier this month, with talk show host wife Sharon Osbourne, 69, later also testing positive after flying home to care for him.The Black Sabbath rocker, 73, also has Parkinson’s disease and continues to battle other medical issues after injuries from a 2003 quad bike accident were aggravated when he fell at home in America in 2019.However, he remains determined to keep making music and wants to get back on stage too.The Rock legend was pictured visiting Andrew Watt’s music studio in Beverly Hills this weekend, appearing frail but using a walking stick to get around.Ozzy – who has shared that he struggles to walk properly nowadays – walked alongside a friend and wore a long red coat and his signature sunglasses.The musician last released a song in January 2020 in collaboration with Sir Elton John. It was the third single from his album Under the Graveyard, with his last solo single being Straight to Hell, released in November 2019.As for performing, his band’s The End Tour concluded in February 2017 with the final two gigs being played in the band’s native Birmingham.However, he only has more to give and recently told Classic Rock magazine that he is taking his recording studio with him when he and Sharon move back to England.‘I am going to build a barn there and make my own studio at Welders.