Elton John jokes about eye situation at Golden Globes 2025

Sir Elton John has joked about his eye situation on the 2025 Golden Globes – see what he needed to say under.

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In September, the legendary singer-songwriter revealed that he had been coping with the an infection over the summer season that left him with “solely restricted imaginative and prescient in a single eye”. “I'm therapeutic, however it’s an especially gradual course of and it'll take a while earlier than sight returns to the impacted eye,” he continued.

In late November, John gave an replace on his situation, revealing that it has been “4 months now” since he’s been unable to see correctly. “And my left eye just isn't the best,” he said, including that it has resulted in him feeling “caught” whereas engaged on a brand new album.

Now, Elton seems to be in good spirits about his situation and has even joked about it whereas on the Golden Globes. Presenting the award for Finest Authentic Rating – Movement Image with Brandi Carlile, Elton stated onstage: “I don’t know if you understand, however there’s been a number of tales going round about my regressive eyesight.”

He continued: “I simply needed to reassure all people that it’s not as unhealthy because it appears. I’m so happy to be right here with my co-host, Rihanna“. The second elicited a spherical of laughter as he and Brandi Carlile chuckled onstage.

Elton John, whereas standing subsequent to Brandi Carlile, reassured everybody that his well being points together with his eyes aren't as unhealthy as everybody thinks:

"I am so happy to be right here with my co-host, Rihanna."#GoldenGlobes pic.twitter.com/o16MAflMRw

— Spencer Althouse (@SpencerAlthouse) January 6, 2025

In early December, Elton John shared an replace on his situation whereas attending a Gala efficiency of The Satan Wears Prada: “I haven’t been in a position to come to lots of the previews as a result of, as you understand, I've misplaced my eyesight.”

After joking about his eyesight on the Golden Globes, Elton and Brandi went on to announce the winner of Finest Authentic Rating – Movement Image. As Brandi introduced Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross because the winners of the award for his or her Challengers soundtrack, Elton proudly cheered them on.

Watch his response under.

Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross (#Challengers) win the #GoldenGlobe for finest authentic rating, movement image. https://t.co/0212n8KLUy pic.twitter.com/CEmxF5ZYzV

— Selection (@Selection) January 6, 2025

In different Elton John-related information, the legendary musician in late December had new waxwork of himself unveiled at Madame Tussauds in London, exhibiting him doing his iconic handstand on a piano.

The determine is styled from his take a look at the 1975 Midsummer Music one-day competition at Wembley Stadium, and exhibits him carrying a recreation of the the bejewelled Bob Mackie jumpsuit worn in the course of the efficiency. It additionally comes together with his signature flamboyant glasses and platform sneakers, whereas the piano he's seen with is roofed in 24,000 rhinestones.