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Elton John breaks down after being escorted off stage mid-concert!

A “deeply upset and sorry” Elton John has apologised to fans after cutting short a concert in New Zealand.

The 72-year-old was performing at Auckland’s Mount Smart Stadium on Sunday when he lost his voice and broke down in tears on stage.

In footage shared by fans on social media, Sir Elton is seen crying as he is escorted from the stage while thousands of concert-goers give him a standing ovation.

The music legend later revealed he had been diagnosed with walking pneumonia just hours before the gig.

Posting on Instagram, he said: “I want to thank everyone who attended tonight’s gig in Auckland.

“I was diagnosed with walking pneumonia earlier today, but I was determined to give you the best show humanly possible.

“I played and sang my heart out, until my voice could sing no more.

“I’m disappointed, deeply upset and sorry. I gave it all I had.

“Thank-you so much for your extraordinary support and all the love you showed me during tonight’s performance. I am eternally grateful. Love, Elton xx.”

He also shared a picture of himself accompanied on the stage by a member of his crew.

According to one fan on social media, Sir Elton had told the audience earlier in the show: “My voice has completely gone, I’m so sorry.”

He was tended to by a medic for around five minutes earlier in the set and continued to play before he was forced to stop completely.

Following his departure from the stage, one fan tweeted: “Sir Elton John – you gave it everything you had – so sad you had to finish your concert in Auckland an hour early after your voice gave out. Hope you feel better soon.”

Lesley Warwick, from Auckland, who attended Sir Elton’s concert, told the PA news agency: “I was so sad for Sir Elton – the show was fantastic and he gave it everything he had.

“Before his first song he forewarned the audience that he had been diagnosed with walking pneumonia earlier in the day but he was going to give it his best shot to get through the show.

“Kiwis are a very understanding and compassionate lot – he was given a standing ovation as he left the stage. Don’t Go Breaking My Heart played and the audience sang the lyrics as he left.”

Sir Elton is due to perform two more concerts in Auckland on Tuesday and Thursday as part of his last ever tour, Farewell Yellow Brick Road.

According to the American Lung Association, walking pneumonia is a “non-medical term for a mild case of pneumonia”.

Generally called atypical pneumonia, it can be caused by bacteria or viruses and symptoms, including a cough, fever, chest pain, mild chills and a headache, are similar to that of a bad cold.

Symptoms are usually mild enough for a sufferer to be able to continue their daily activities.

Sir Elton’s Auckland show came less than a week after he won an Oscar along with his long-time writing partner Bernie Taupin for Best Original Song for their Rocketman track (I’m Gonna) Love Me Again.

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by Anonymousreply 95February 16, 2020 10:13 PM

He's being punished for being friends with Aaron Schock and Rush Limbaugh.

by Anonymousreply 1February 16, 2020 3:31 PM

Somebody is trying to pull a "Madonna."

by Anonymousreply 2February 16, 2020 3:32 PM

Take back that Oscar they gave him for Rocketman!

He didn't deserve it.

Elton is a sellout and a gay traitor!

by Anonymousreply 3February 16, 2020 3:33 PM

HIV...

by Anonymousreply 4February 16, 2020 3:34 PM

The Kiwis should have torn that stadium down, and booed him.

That's what he would have gotten in London or Dublin.

by Anonymousreply 5February 16, 2020 3:37 PM

Why can’t these people just go home and rest. Nutcases. Or greedy.

by Anonymousreply 6February 16, 2020 3:38 PM

Sure it wasn't the Boogie Woogie Flu?

by Anonymousreply 7February 16, 2020 3:40 PM

He seems to pull this shit a lot:

[quote] Elton John Cancels Indianapolis Concert Due to Illness: "I Am Extremely Unwell"

The singer was set to perform Saturday night at Bankers Life Fieldhouse as part of his Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour. The Indianapolis show has now been rescheduled for March 26, 2020.

Elton John's Oct. 26 concert in Indianapolis has been postponed.

"It is with the heaviest heart that I'm forced to deliver the news that I am extremely unwell and therefore unable to perform at Bankers Life Fieldhouse tonight," he wrote Saturday afternoon in an announcement on social media. "I absolutely hate to let my fans down, but I owe it to you to put on the best show possible and unfortunately that's simply not possible. The date will be rearranged for March 2020, and I promise I will deliver the show you deserve. Thank you so much for your support and understanding."

John was set to perform Saturday night at Bankers Life Fieldhouse as part of his Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour. The Indianapolis show has now been rescheduled for March 26, 2020.

In a statement, the venue confirmed the news: "Due to illness, Elton John’s concert slated for tonight, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, at Bankers Life Fieldhouse has been rescheduled for Thursday, March 26, 2020. We do apologize for any inconvenience caused by this necessary change and wish Elton a speedy recovery."

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by Anonymousreply 8February 16, 2020 3:41 PM

Will the audience get at least partial refund?

No show, No money

by Anonymousreply 9February 16, 2020 3:42 PM

Audence came to watch him sing and perform and not his gay drama. Refund the money

by Anonymousreply 10February 16, 2020 3:43 PM

Audence came to watch him sing and perform and not his gay drama. Refund the money

by Anonymousreply 11February 16, 2020 3:43 PM

I HATE aged rockers.

by Anonymousreply 12February 16, 2020 3:44 PM

And then there was this...

[quote] Elton John cancels all April and May performances due to 'potentially deadly infection'

Sir Elton John has been forced to cancel his entire performance schedule of 'The Million Dollar Piano' in April and May, due to a "harmful and unusual bacterial infection".

He contracted the infection during a recent tour of South America, where he performed a number of successful shows in Brazil, Argentina and Chile. On the flight back from Santiago, Chile, he became violently ill.

When Sir Elton returned to the UK, his doctors admitted him to hospital, where he received emergency treatment to remove the infection.

After spending two nights in intensive care followed by an extended stay in hospital, the singer has now luckily been released, and is now comfortably resting at home, on doctor's advice.

Elton John, Caesars Palace and AEG have apologised for any inconvenience the cancellations may cause ticket holders: "I am so fortunate to have the most incredible and loyal fans and apologise for disappointing them. I am extremely grateful to the medical team for their excellence in looking after me so well," said Elton.

Although the infection was rare and potentially deadly, Sir Elton is thankfully expected to make a full and complete recovery.

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by Anonymousreply 13February 16, 2020 3:44 PM

[quote] Nutcases. Or greedy.

Definitely greedy.

He performed at homophobe Rush Limbaugh's wedding for a million bucks.

Yeah, the same Rush Limbaugh who's calling Mayor Pete, "Pete Booty Judge."

Elton is a total sellout.

by Anonymousreply 14February 16, 2020 3:46 PM

Too damn old. Call it a day. Stop touring, I think we will survive.

by Anonymousreply 15February 16, 2020 3:47 PM

"I'm still standin'."

Um, no you're not.

by Anonymousreply 16February 16, 2020 3:49 PM

I’m sure she sang just long enough to meet the contract’s minimum on-stage requirements.

by Anonymousreply 17February 16, 2020 3:53 PM

I remember in the 00s and I think even during the 10s, I would constantly see all these Elton quotes basically disparaging Madonna for allegedly not singing live, making horrible music, etc. All the time. Elton is clearly projecting--when was the last time he even made a tolerable song? And why would anyone pay to see a 70-year old pop/rock/rap/R&B star perform?? A waste of money.

by Anonymousreply 18February 16, 2020 3:57 PM

And some gays are still pissed at Madonna for marrying Guy Richy, since he was/is homophobic. But I don't remember Madonna getting close to Aaron Shock and Rush Limbaugh. Elton really is a confused sack of shit.

by Anonymousreply 19February 16, 2020 3:58 PM

I knew there was something wrong with him. His singing was "off" at the Oscars. It didn't even sound like Elton John.

by Anonymousreply 20February 16, 2020 4:02 PM

"I'm still standin'

Um, no you're not."

Me neither!

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by Anonymousreply 21February 16, 2020 4:07 PM

Did Sir Elton have "lady trouble?"

by Anonymousreply 22February 16, 2020 4:08 PM

but WHERE was Taron Egerton to carry it home????

by Anonymousreply 23February 16, 2020 4:15 PM

Least deserving Oscar in recent history, And, thats saying something.

by Anonymousreply 24February 16, 2020 4:20 PM

Guess he'll be doing sitting pneumonia from now on

by Anonymousreply 25February 16, 2020 4:28 PM

R5 That's because the Brits are a bunch of drunken dangerous assholes.

They are not civilized people.

by Anonymousreply 26February 16, 2020 4:29 PM

This man doesn't have enough $$$ yet? Elton has to be worth every bit of at least $800 million dollars after all of these years in showbiz and all the touring he's done.

Why all of these farewell tours every few years? Does he miss the stage? Or does he miss the $$$$?

At some point you have to move on, and give it up.

by Anonymousreply 27February 16, 2020 4:32 PM

Yeah yeah...Elton is a bitchy cunt who only does what’s good for Elton. I saw him in concert last year though and he put on a fantastic show. Call him a bitch...fine. But don’t say he was never talented.

by Anonymousreply 28February 16, 2020 4:38 PM

I bet his gay ass kept the $$$ though.

by Anonymousreply 29February 16, 2020 4:42 PM

This is what happens when you duet with the divine Janet Jackson and then years later make disparaging comments about her performance style.

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by Anonymousreply 30February 16, 2020 4:45 PM

MARY!!!

by Anonymousreply 31February 16, 2020 4:48 PM

I've never liked his racist ass. He sure talks a lot of shit about American black men.

Fuck his fugly British ass. Then chooses to live in one of the blackest cities in America. Atlanta!

Why?

And what made him but property in the south anyway? What would a brit know about Georgia?

You'd think they'd only go to NYC or LA. But not come down south. I've always found that to be strange.

by Anonymousreply 32February 16, 2020 4:51 PM

American black women I meant.

by Anonymousreply 33February 16, 2020 4:51 PM

[quote] American black women I meant.

R32, aside from Janet Jackson, what other black women has he attacked?

by Anonymousreply 34February 16, 2020 4:52 PM

[quote] what made him but property in the south anyway? What would a brit know about Georgia?

Miss Elton bought a plantation style home, dresses up as Scarlett O'Hara, pretends she has a Mammy and Prissy, and gets fucked by Rhett Buttler every night.

Then she switches over to the Mandingo fantasy on the weekend.

by Anonymousreply 35February 16, 2020 4:55 PM

[quote]Elton has to be worth every bit of at least $800 million dollars after all of these years in showbiz and all the touring he's done.

He's always spent obscene amounts of money on stupid things -- not just drugs -- so he may not have the fortune you expect. (But he sure ain't poor.)

by Anonymousreply 36February 16, 2020 4:57 PM

She's seventy three (in a few weeks). Let the old gal have her rest if she needs it.

by Anonymousreply 37February 16, 2020 4:59 PM

[quote] Elton has to be worth every bit of at least $800 million dollars after all of these years in showbiz and all the touring he's done

Maybe he thinks he can take it with him, TO HELL.

Where he can join his bestie, Trash Limbaugh.

by Anonymousreply 38February 16, 2020 4:59 PM

R34 Elton, back in the 90s verbally attacked Aretha Franklin. I never thought much of him after that. A white man talking to a black woman in such a manner will never sit well with me.

Didn't care for him anyway. But after he disrespected (No Pun intended) Aretha Franklin like that and it was caught on camera, because they were in rehearsals for something. I never thought much of him after that. I was a kid then, but I've never forgotten about that.

This briti6white man had some nerve to talk to her like that.

Fuck Elton.

by Anonymousreply 39February 16, 2020 5:03 PM

I have started to really loathe celebrities like Elton, Depp, etc. who have a net worth of like $800 million yet somehow manage to run out of money. They deserve to fail if they don't know how to save money.

by Anonymousreply 40February 16, 2020 5:04 PM

Shit! Why didn’t I think of that?

by Anonymousreply 41February 16, 2020 5:04 PM

El Ton must have a smashed mussy

by Anonymousreply 42February 16, 2020 5:07 PM

I don't actually know if Elton has $800 million dollars or not. But he just seems really rich to me. Some celebrities just have that thing where they seem to be insanely wealthy. Elton John has always given me that vibe about him.

It's kinda like Oprah Winfrey, Ellen DeGeneres, Beyonce, and Kim Kardashian and Madonna. They all just seem to ooze wealth in my opinion.

by Anonymousreply 43February 16, 2020 5:09 PM

One thing you can say about Madonna is that she doesn't waste her money--she is really stingy with money in real life (her brother has attested to this). I'd rather her be stingy than some dumbass who owes money to the IRS.

by Anonymousreply 44February 16, 2020 5:11 PM

He's mid 70s and pneumonia is no joke. It must be stressful to have so much money riding on your being able to perform so many shows at the age.

David needs to stop working that old girl so hard!

by Anonymousreply 45February 16, 2020 5:12 PM

R39, That was Tina Turner wasnt it?

by Anonymousreply 46February 16, 2020 5:13 PM

Elton claims Tina called him fat and that really upset him. So he can dish it but can't take it.

by Anonymousreply 47February 16, 2020 5:16 PM

R47 No, it was Aretha Franklin.

by Anonymousreply 48February 16, 2020 5:17 PM

I meant R46.

by Anonymousreply 49February 16, 2020 5:18 PM

R48, this is what Elton said.

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by Anonymousreply 50February 16, 2020 5:19 PM

Fuck Elton.

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by Anonymousreply 51February 16, 2020 5:20 PM

I could of sworn it was Aretha Franklin. I saw something years ago on Vh1 where they were talking about celebrity feuds, and they showed footage of Elton and Aretha going at it in rehearsal footage that was never supposed to see the light of day.

I remember it being Aretha Franklin. I was just a kid then, so maybe I remember incorrectly. But I do remember it being an iconic black female singer he got into it with.

He's still an asshole though.

by Anonymousreply 52February 16, 2020 5:28 PM

was the despicable cockgobbler there to render aid and comfort?

by Anonymousreply 53February 16, 2020 5:30 PM

That was Tina Turner on Divas Live.

And the people who worked at the show said it was Elton who went off on Tina on stage in front of everybody, because she questioned his piano playing.

by Anonymousreply 54February 16, 2020 5:30 PM

These days, I'd rather hang out with Madonna than Elton. And that's just wrong.

by Anonymousreply 55February 16, 2020 5:32 PM

Poor Elton. I hope he gets better.

by Anonymousreply 56February 16, 2020 5:34 PM

After Elton got sober, he lost a lot of his quirkiness and good natured humor and turned into a real pill.

by Anonymousreply 57February 16, 2020 5:35 PM

Elton has turned into a fucking FRAU.

by Anonymousreply 58February 16, 2020 5:36 PM

R52 No. It WAS NOT Aretha.

It was Tina.

by Anonymousreply 59February 16, 2020 5:41 PM

and I mean, Elton's a high bitch but Tina isn't a fucking delicate flower, either. They both went at it with each other, so let's not assume Elton is being a racist pig or anything. They were both assholes.

by Anonymousreply 60February 16, 2020 5:42 PM

Who in the fuck cares, R59???

None of that is important.

What IS important, is that we are all agreed that Elton John is a greedy cunt!

by Anonymousreply 61February 16, 2020 5:43 PM

Well, if we're going to be ridiculous cunts about something, let's be cunts about the correct thing.

by Anonymousreply 62February 16, 2020 5:45 PM

[quote] I could of sworn it was

Oh, DEAR!

by Anonymousreply 63February 16, 2020 5:47 PM

Invite Aaron Schock to your Oscars after party and suddenly you’ve got corona virus, the clap and syphilis.

COINCIDENCE, ELTON?

by Anonymousreply 64February 16, 2020 5:48 PM

Whose filthy hole is more stained, Aaron's or Elton's?

by Anonymousreply 65February 16, 2020 5:53 PM

This is the ridiculousness of DL that I love. And I'm not even an Elton fan.

by Anonymousreply 66February 16, 2020 5:55 PM

Ok, I stand corrected. It wasn't Aretha, but Tina Turner.

Elton is still an asshole. His asshole behavior is legendary. That cannot be denied.

by Anonymousreply 67February 16, 2020 5:58 PM

tina...

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by Anonymousreply 68February 16, 2020 6:01 PM

Elton's version

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by Anonymousreply 69February 16, 2020 6:04 PM

Wow, there are some deeply damaged individuals in this thread. Half of it seems to be by Janbot.

by Anonymousreply 70February 16, 2020 6:04 PM

R70 This is DL, everyone here is damaged.

by Anonymousreply 71February 16, 2020 6:07 PM

Get well, you crusty old bitch.

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by Anonymousreply 72February 16, 2020 6:20 PM

Time for Assisted Living, the fucker can afford it.

by Anonymousreply 73February 16, 2020 6:40 PM

He’s dissed Janet, Tina, Madonna... I think Gaga is the only iconic American diva that he still truly adores.

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by Anonymousreply 74February 16, 2020 6:40 PM

R74, that's because Gaga is just like him--a phony, attempted-artsy "artist" (as opposed to entertainer). Like how she pretended to be a feminist while she recorded that song and video with R Kelly in 2013 and only apologized for it like last year. Elton is also a huge influence on her.

by Anonymousreply 75February 16, 2020 6:43 PM

Meghan Markle effect

by Anonymousreply 76February 16, 2020 6:47 PM

Gaga is godmother to Elton's three children, so it's obvious he adores her. But then again, she worships the ground he walks on, so he's obviously flattered by the attention.

by Anonymousreply 77February 16, 2020 6:47 PM

They were rehearsing Proud Mary and Tina asked him to play it a little more rock and roll. Elton exploded in front of her, slamming the piano lid, and bitched her out in front of everybody before storming off. Elton came back and apologized to Tina in front of the band and production crew for how he acted. This was confirmed by people who actually worked on the show and who were there that day. Elton even locked himself in his trailer and refused to come out until Tina had to go in there.

I don't know where the fat stuff comes from (Elton can't even get the year the incident took place right in his book) but Tina went and pulled the plug on doing a tour together the very next day after the incident because she decided she wasn't working with him ever again. They were good friends for many years before that, BTW.

Tina's not an asshole by any means. She's a perfectionist and can be tough when it comes to performing because that's her bread and butter, but she still treats her crew with respect and would never dress down someone on the stage the way Elton has with a good many people (from his own crew to audience members). She's tough but fair.

Elton should be commended for his years of sobriety as well as charity work for AIDS (his foundation is one of the best) but he is not a happy person by any means. And yes, VERY difficult to work for. His stature in the industry covers up for a lot of his shitty behavior. He does a lot to help newcomers out.

by Anonymousreply 78February 16, 2020 6:48 PM

That is very clearly a lace front wig on her head at R74.

Everything is so obvious these days. You see it in the movies to. So damn obvious.

by Anonymousreply 79February 16, 2020 6:48 PM

Wow, R78.

He really is a nasty cunt, and that's a horrible story.

I'm glad that Tina ditched him.

by Anonymousreply 80February 16, 2020 6:53 PM

Is he refunding the ticket price?

by Anonymousreply 81February 16, 2020 7:01 PM

Eminem gave him strep throat.

by Anonymousreply 82February 16, 2020 7:03 PM

I always knew he wouldn't be able to take aging well. He seems like too much of a superficial bitch to accept it with grace and dignity. This "break down" was just a symptom of his inability to deal with the passage of time and the fact that his glory days are behind him. It's sad.

by Anonymousreply 83February 16, 2020 7:08 PM

Aside from Ike, I feel like Elton is the only person in the past 50 years who has feuded with Tina Turner. That tells you everything you need to know.

by Anonymousreply 84February 16, 2020 7:09 PM

I've always felt that Elton might have bipolar, those tantrums just aren't anger, they're full on uncontrollable rage

by Anonymousreply 85February 16, 2020 7:13 PM

[quote]I could of sworn it was Aretha Franklin.

This is how 100% incorrect rumors get started and perpetuated.

And, oh dear.

by Anonymousreply 86February 16, 2020 7:41 PM

The documentary about him, "Tiaras & Tantrums" was just a tiny glimpse of Sir Elton's legendary ill temper and cunty behavior. It was shot, produced, and directed by his husband David Furnish, so it is far from an objective, warts and all look into his persona.

by Anonymousreply 87February 16, 2020 7:41 PM

THE QUEEN IS DEAD!!

by Anonymousreply 88February 16, 2020 8:04 PM

R1 yes the gay gods are putting him in his place. You party with repugs like them and you will be laid low.

by Anonymousreply 89February 16, 2020 8:04 PM

So unprofessional. The show must ALWAYS go on.

by Anonymousreply 90February 16, 2020 8:28 PM

[quote] His asshole behavior is legendary. That cannot be denied.

Tee hee.

Brings a new definition to “power bottom.”

by Anonymousreply 91February 16, 2020 8:37 PM

Poor little fatty.

by Anonymousreply 92February 16, 2020 8:52 PM

That pastel blue clown suit is enough to make anyone ill...

by Anonymousreply 93February 16, 2020 8:54 PM

R92 Hey! That’s pretty rude of....

Oh. I automatically thought you were talking to me.

Carry on.

by Anonymousreply 94February 16, 2020 8:55 PM

"I always knew he wouldn't be able to take aging well."

I would have though the opposite, because the people who take aging the absolute worst are the ones who were beautiful when they were young.

If you're like Elton and have no looks to lose, aging is no biggie. Hell, he even got the balding over with in his twenties.

by Anonymousreply 95February 16, 2020 10:13 PM
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