Elton John’s Glastonbury 2023 set breaks BBC viewing records

Elton John performed potentially his final ever show at Glastonbury 2023, special guest Stephen Sanchez has revealed that the singer-songwriter changed his plans for the set at the last minute.The 20-year-old musician joined the ‘Rocketman’ onstage during his headline slot at the Pyramid Stage on Sunday (June 25) and the two duetted on his own TikTok hit ‘Until I Found You’.He was one of four special guests who joined the music icon on the night, and the show marked Sir Elton’s last scheduled performance of his mammoth ‘Farewell’ tour — which has seen him play over 350 shows across five years.Now, coming up to a week since the monumental set took place, Sanchez has revealed that he and Sir Elton were initially set to perform the latter’s hit 1983 song ‘I Guess That’s Why They Call It The Blues’, but the decision was overturned by the pianist at the last minute.“We’d spent weeks [preparing for] that and then he came to see me and the boys at The Troubadour,” Sanchez said to Rolling Stone. “The week after, he just rang me and said, ‘Stephen, I’ve had a thought.

Dua Lipa revealed why she missed out on performing with Elton John at his Glastonbury headlining set this year.Fans of both Lipa and Sir Elton were speculating that she would be one of his special guests on stage due to their Number one hit ‘Cold Heart’. Though the ‘Rocketman’ singer did host a star-studded lineup during his performance, Lipa was not one of them. To the fans’ disappointment, Sir Elton still played the track with Lipa’s voice as backing vocals.In a since-deleted Instagram story post, Lipa shared that she was hosting a dinner with her friends and family during the Glastonbury set.

Elton John reportedly opted to make an early dash after his headline performance at Glastonbury over the weekend.The 76 year old belted out a range of his most iconic songs, including Rocket Man, on the Pyramid stage this Sunday, but didn't stick around for long. "He [Elton] hit the last note of Rocket Man, jumped in a golf cart with a giant E on it, drove down where an automobile was waiting for him and was whisked to the red gate where there was a helicopter," said Entertainment Correspondent Colin Paterson on BBC Breakfast. He went on to explain that people had tracked Elton's helicopter, which took just over 30 minutes to get the pop legend from Somerset to his home in Windsor.

After a historic "final" performance at Glastonbury on Sunday night, Sir Elton John has issued a touching statement to fans.

Elton John, Rina Sawayama, Rick Astley and more have spiked after their performances at Glastonbury this weekend.According to a new Spotify round-up of this year’s Glastonbury tracks and artists that was shared with NME, streams of John’s songs increased 294 per cent in the UK in the hour after his career-spanning headline set on the Pyramid Stage yesterday (June 25).Gun N’ Roses‘ opening track of their headline set on the Pyramid stage on Saturday (June 24), ‘It’s So Easy’, saw a 300 per cent increase in streams in the UK on Sunday.Meanwhile, Friday (June 23) headliners Arctic Monkeys, were identified as the artists with the most tracks on user-generated Glastonbury playlists.Rick Astley’s debut Glastonbury performance was also followed by a 294 per cent spike in steams of his song ‘Dance’ in the UK.

Scots guitar legend Davey Johnstone had the biggest night of his career as he took to the stage with Elton John at Glastonbury for their final UK show.

Dua Lipa has been slammed for reportedly 'snubbing' Elton John during his iconic Glastonbury performance that will go down in history.

Elton John raised the roof at Glastonbury last night in what could be the Rocketman singer’s last ever performance, and he was watched by more than 7M viewers on the BBC.

Britney Spears fans have reacted to the singer’s rumoured guest slot with Elton John at Glastonbury 2023 not materialising.Ahead of Elton’s closing set at the 2023 festival last night (June 25), rumours had been swirling about a guest appearance, which would have been Britney’s first in five years and since her controversial conservatorship ended. The pair released a new version of ‘Tiny Dancer’ together last summer.Though John was confirmed to be joined by four special guests at his headline slot at Glastonbury, none of those ended up being Britney.

Sir Elton John performed at Glastonbury last night (June 26) but his special guests left some fans disappointed.The legendary songwriter, who is currently embarking on his last tour, played the Pyramid stage at the festival last night (June 25) and was joined by a number of artists to help him sing some of his hits. But some took to social media to share that they were not impressed. One person tweeted: #EltonJohn was very good but his special guests were a bit underwhelming & it was kinda weird that he did the Dua Lipa one in his own! #glastonbury2023”.

Sir Elton John performed what was set to be his last-ever UK show as he brought Glastonbury 2023 to a close.

Elton John remembered the late George Michael during his Glastonbury set on Sunday (June 25), on what would have been the Wham! singer’s 60th birthday.Closing out the final night of Glastonbury 2023 on the Pyramid Stage, John remembered “one of Britain’s most fantastic singers, songwriters, and artist”, George Michael.“He was my friend, an inspiration, and today would have been his 60th birthday – I want to dedicate this song to his memory, and all the music he left us with which is so gorgeous,” he said, before performing a powerful rendition of ‘Don’t Let The Sun Go Down On Me’.A picture of Michael appeared on the screens behind him, making for an emotional moment in the ‘Rocket Man’ singer’s set.#EltonJohn making a dedication to #GeorgeMichael on his birthday

Elton John has wowed Glastonbury with a career-spanning, star-studded set for his final UK gig ever.Opening with a cover of The Who’s Pinball Wizard, John ran through all his hits including ‘Rocket Man’, ‘Don’t Let The Sun Go Down On Me’ and ‘I’m Still Standing.’There were surprise guests too. “My next guest, I first met in 2005 when I started playing Las Vegas.

Elton John brought out The Killers’ Brandon Flowers during his final ever UK gig at Glastonbury tonight (June 25).“My next guest, I first met in 2005 when I started playing Las Vegas. He came round to my hotel suite to play me his band’s first album, which was called ‘Hot Fuss’,” Elton said, introducing Flowers.“We’ve been friends ever since, and he was the first person I thought of to ask to come and sing with me, even though he’s played Glastonbury six times with The Killers.

Elton John‘s headline Glastonbury set, forming a massive crowd around the Pyramid Stage.Many of the revellers making up the Sunday night audience wore costumes, glasses and sequins in honour of the legendary performer. See photos and social media posts of the avid fans below.The gesture didn’t go unnoticed by John, who towards the end of his set decided to thank the audience.“I want to thank you all for showing up in your costumes and your glasses and your outfits,” he said.

Sir Elton John has left fans in awe with a stellar performance at Glastonbury as he took to the Pyramid Stage on Sunday night for a "special and emotional" show.

The final day of Glastonbury is here already. So far we've seen stellar performances from headliners including Arctic Monkeys, Guns N' Roses and Lana Del Rey.

The final day of Glastonbury is here already. We've already seen stellar performances from headliners including Arctic Monkeys, Guns N' Roses and Lana Del Rey.

Britney Spears’ Instagram has led fans to speculate that it’s another clue she could be appearing at Elton John’s Glastonbury headline show this evening.Yesterday (June 24) it was confirmed that John will be joined by four special guests at his headline slot at Glastonbury. The legendary singer-songwriter is set to perform his last ever UK show at the festival.

Sir Elton John will bring on four special guests during his headline show at Glastonbury this weekend, his husband David Furnish has revealed.The Rocket Man superstar will take to the Pyramid stage at Worthy Farm on Sunday night for what has been billed as his final UK gig. Discussing Sir Elton’s plans for surprises at the show, David told Sky News’ Beth Rigby: “Four collaborators of his choosing. People, he just thought, ‘I’d really like to do something with these artists at Glastonbury’.