Image captionA visibly upset Sir Elton John has been forced to cut short a concert in New Zealand after falling ill with walking pneumonia.
The musician, 72, lost his voice mid-way through his set at Auckland's Mount Smart Stadium on Sunday. "I've just completely lost my voice. I can't sing," Sir Elton told the crowd."I've got to go. I'm sorry."The audience gave the English singer a rapturous ovation as he walked gingerly off stage, helped by several assistants.
Earlier in his set, Sir Elton told the sold-out crowd he had been diagnosed with walking pneumonia on Sunday.
BBCWorld Shame, I can only say hope he's in full health soon.
karma
They should know nothing is permanent in this life.
Am a fan of Elton John..hope he fully recovers.
should’ve never shaded beyoncé and janet. 🤷🏽♂️
You forgot to mention his age, as you always do with female singers.
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Any update of French Pension Protests BBCBias - I hear they're still out in force and going strong
BBCWorld 😢😢😢💔
BBCWorld 🤔
eltonofficial stay in your struggle.
Don't be so hard on yourself! You always do your best!
knowlesvoodoo
Proper pneumatic support is tough enough at his age without having health issues. Bel canto singers know to wait until they're healthy. Can belto singers try to bulldoze their way through, not caring that they sound terrible... then feign sorrow at not being able to finish...
If something happens to him - BEYONCÉ
See when you get brave about the Queen Bey shit like this happens
ahshdhsgdsbsb
The way we won
Never could sing live anyway so what’s the difference now
When Karma comes FULL CIRCLE. BLOOP!
We saw his concert from Pittsburgh. We were 5th row from stage and our favorite all-time show! It was truly amazing!! Praying for a full recovery from pneumonia!
davematt88 Noooooooooooo! We must have that glorious voice back!!!!😫
Your fans still 😍
Is this the Sir Elton spreading falsehoods about Michael Jackson in his biography which no one wants to read? Well how can he lose what he never had?
johnAVERAGE i’m too powerful
How ironic
Can't write either aunty Elton
AIDS
BBCWorld I Love Elton. So sad news.
Bless You Elton get well soon 😍😍😍😍😍😍 you adorable man 😘
Actually, he can't sing. He has very bad technique, and sings from the throat, causing nodules.
Oooh my!
Thats what too much protein does for you 🤣
thats that Knowles voodoo
People unable to feed kids, people struggling with serious health issues and this chap gets upset cos he’s lost his voice. Get a life sir!
💖💖💖
Couldn’t sing for years
Lol 😂
Should have jacked it in 20 years ago 70+ yrs old total greed in my opinion no need for him to be getting on a stage at his age it's a joke and let me guess no refunds offered....!!!
beyonce said:
THAT CREOLE VOODOO JUST IN TIME FOR MARDI GRAS
Heal and you will be back. Love you.
Refund when?
Shouldn’t have ran his mouth about Beyoncé
Love Elton's work. But some folk wait 20 years too long to retire.
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BBCWorld It happens. Not his fault. Just recover then make come back
Happens to the best of us.
'man looses voice'. I cant imagine what we'd do without the BBC.
Karma is a bitch
Elton John to become the first celebrity to be infected by Coronavirus ?
talk shit, get hit
That's what you get for not giving our Queen her bloody Oscar for original sound track...
That what he deserves, Beyoncé World tour gonna be so lit
Have a good rest, get well soon
BBCWorld Rest up and get well, your health is much more important, people will understand, blessed be.
BBCWorld Malo Mexicans too much comfortability on crimes
Nothing new there then 😎
Don't worry you can always mime!
He is shit anyway. Has been for about 25 yrs. Most overrated hasbeen around. Of course the media still push him hard. But that just another example of how out of touch they are with the general public on a huge range of topics.
BBCWorld Sir Elton has about a billion dollars, why keep performing?
Love you Elton
BBCWorld The power of your voice will return soon.
Instead of tiny dancer its tiny tears. After all is said rest and get well soon.
deserved
Anyways stream so what
Welp! This what happens when you speak badly about other music artists. Ms Karma came thru, and snatched them vocals. *Continues to chant in Tina Turner, MJ & Beyoncé *
Love the picture they've chosen to illustrate this story 😂
He deserves it after putting false accusations on Michael Jackson.
See when you try to come for Beyonce.. Black vudo came for this white devil...
Saw Elton once when Billy Joel went duck. Elton sang for 3 hours. Sang all his songs then sang Billy Joel's too. A consummate professional. Always my favourite since1972
BBCWorld Sir Elton John is from the legendary error. To make shortcoming on his behalf. It is outrageous stupidity He set the gear for the new generation. Of artists with challenges
Massive queen
This man is a professional who does not want to let down his fans.
Too much
BBCWorld Oh well.
Purrcival1 I pray this is not the Coronavirus.
BBCWorld I hope he recovers. He and Taupin are musical geniuses in my humble opinion and one of the most successful singer/songwriter duos ever. For a singer to lose his or her voice is traumatic so hoping fervently he regains his and he can keep his promise to his fans before retiring.
KING😭😭😭 please rest up and get better and take ur time we love u so much
If he knew that he was sick. Why he still push himself or they push him to sing? finally fans get back an unfinished concert..and he was in bad condition.. Not fair for anybody..I hope that he will give solutions for fans on Sunday, and futures shows
We're all thinking about you Sir Elton and wishing you a speedy recovery. EltonFarewellTour EltonJohn
It took him this long to realise?
Why is he pushing himself so hard... He should be enjoying the fruits of his labor
😂😂😂😂😂 see what happens to you when you side with the EU
Corona?
BillDagg Well he lost his credibility and self respect years ago, so the voice had to follow at some point. 😂🤷🏻♂️
I call it karma
Excellent news. There is a God afterall.
BEY VOODOO
Aww I hope he gets well soon ❤️
The 19th amendment was a mistake.
May God bless him and heal him
Good
and you've only just realised?
My heart breaks for him💔
BBCWorld 😭
Awww bless.
He shouldn't worry, I am always being told that I can't sing, doesn't put me off
Praying for your fast recovery. God Bless🙏
It's time to call it a day Sir John.
Oh no
He’s 72 and he has pneumonia. Take a few days off.
the Beyoncé voodoo
and poppy?
Why did he think he could outmuscle pneumonia in the age of COVID_19? COVID19 COVID coronavirus
He should have streamed Homecoming
Time to pack it in.
Every tongue that shall rise against Bey in judgment shall fall, for she is the Supreme
Are we meant to infer, from this, that the majority of people with pneumonia, are unable to walk?
Walking pneumonia and the boogie woogie flu
If only he hadn’t shaded Beyoncé 😭😭😭
i hope he gets better. sending love 💫💛
You never could.
😩♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️ sending u all the love king
Damn that’s fucked up
timecrisis2000 :(
that’s just the way God works
Looks like rosie
I guess that’s why they call it the Croup 🎶
TonyTodd54 Bill Barr and Elton John look similar.
I’m cryin too Elton ur such a good and warm person
stream spirit from thelionking
Sir Elton, please take care of yourself! Sent with love ❤️
That creole voodoo strikes again
Good news story.
She's coming
damn man that's so sad lol
Sir Elton, sorry to hear about you being under the weather. Go home and get some rest. I’m gonna have to scold you a little. What were you thinking? You have walking pneumonia. Take some time off and get better. We need you!
BBCWorld What a shame but thank you for the many years you gave us joy
Hope it’s not the coronavirus.
Kelly199425 Elton. Have a snickers.
Tina Turners chants were heard!
Time to retire.
Yeah, you cant sing shit with walking pneumonia....and it can be life threatening. Get some rest.
Time to realize that Father Time is telling you to retire
damn... stream 6 inch
that’s what he gets for dissing Beyoncé, should have clamped that tongue
Happens
Maybe , just maybe you want to think about jacking it in. Your voice is not what it used to be
Oh no I hope he gets better soon! ❤️
Beyvoodoo never misses
NajlaAgain When that creole voodoo hits
NajlaAgain It's madonna's curse
Maybe if he stanned Beyoncé...
KKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK carma nunca falha
k but like is he running out of money? Why is he on this 2 year tour of course his body is breaking down. Go Rest Elton.
We love u eltonofficial! You should have rested! Praying for a quick recovery as this pneumonia/flu year has been horrible! 🙏🙏💜
I’d have thought he’d have had a voice double, Bob Paulson used one in his later years.
Feel better Elton. One day God willing my husband and I will be able to see you in concert. Red Lion Pennsylvania.
What's going on in France BBC? Oh I forgot you don't report about it🙄
tedgioia Same thing happened to Bono a few years back during a show. It is very frustrating for any performer, any age. Hope he gets well soon.
BBCWorld Wishing him well
Mmmmm. I wonder how he caught that... should be careful what one puts in one's mouth, or what kind of fluid one chooses to gargle with. 😎
Thank god for that
NaileaAguilar_
BBCWorld Can we please let our musical icons retire gracefully or must we insist they continue performing so we can watch them actually die on stage?
Hope they all get their money back. Rather disappointing!!
B7 dropping soon
slampal1989 😢
Like coronaviros?
That Beyoncé creole voodoo is something else
Time to retire Elton. Spend time with David and your sons.
No this is heartbreaking news get better soon eltonofficial I love you
I think that’s been the case for about thirty years now in all fairness!
‘Sing’
Health first.
I'll pray for him-I'm sure it will return. God loves Elton, and so do I! And millions more...
What’s changed ?
😞
BBCWorld Una sabe cuando ha envejecido y eso debe respetarse. Más después de tabto abuso. Lástima que no sepan reflexionar a tiempo.
VickiGorman5 :(
BBCWorld 😟
BBCWorld 😰🙏💕
All about Elton.
Ah the man who used power fame and money in the High Court to buy censorship, and gag the British Media reporting unsafe sexual encounters as he did not want his children knowing what their parents did. Gag still applies to British Press mans a hypocrite wants publicity now
Whether it’s gone for good or not, he’s a good bloke and shouldn’t be hard on himself. Get yourself a large whiskey, Elton and sit and watch tv Mate. Relax, you’ve done loads for Blighty and all the other none entities too 👍
BBCWorld Just imagine Eminem's reaction ...
😱😱😱😔😔😔Oh no
Poor Elton , lost his voice ,every cloud
What a drama queen!
He hasn’t been able to sing for years!
Thank fuck for that
BBCWorld If you see him perform he goes all out in his shows. Perhaps his tours were too taxing. He should cut back on the number of dates.
Oh no...
Get well soon Elton. 🎹
All good things ..... 🎼 Still, he’s a dad, husband, and has ample opportunities to produce music, movies, and musicals. EltonJohn’s future is still bright, if he wants it to be.
BBCWorld Sorry sir. That's what goes with old age
I have every Elton John album, so I am a fan. But his voice is gone. Just a shadow of his former self nowadays.
Must have the kung flu
Maybe he should not be so quick to judge MJ ~ without knowing facts ~
Some people are just vile. How can people be so nasty and mean. It's not nice when you are ill and struggling to go get through the day. And you have to put with awful things said about you... it does not matter what a person does for a living or who they are. Be kind
Losing his voice 🤔 That’s a good news day 😏 Only problem is he can’t verbally give consent to Harry and Megamillions to use his jet and contaminate the Planet 😏👍😂
BBCWorld I pray for your fast recovery.
Considering how far in advance people buy tickets now, what an absolute gutter for them & Elton.
It's Almost Over. Pneumonia Is The First Sign.
We love you Sir Elton John ❤️❤️❤️
BBCWorld That's because it was really Bill Barr dressed as Mozart!
Did he write this down or communicate through sign language?
💜Rest & Recuperate💜 Sir Elton John 🏅🎤eltonofficial
Walking pneumonia is no joke.. a friend had it recently - it can last weeks without proper treatment 🤒 Take a break for a while, your fans can wait 😘
Retire!
BBCWorld One more shot of root juice might help.
Some might say🤔🤣
BBCWorld Será que le pasó como a Madonna, no respetan sus propios límites físicos o hasta dónde pueden llegar en el mundo artístico.
very sad:-( all the best, Elton:-)
I love you Elton
My friend was at this concert and apparently he was amazing. Personally, I can’t abide him.
I love you. Always..
Lost it a long time ago!
Must be Brexit
This is a seasoned performer’s worst nightmare. Kudos to him for trying....
It's bad for you, but I'll never return there.
It’s sad, so sad, it’s a sad sad situation ☹️
It’s no sacrifice Elton. Get well soon!
BBCWorld 🤣🤣🤣
Cool issue refunds then
That's what lip-syncing is for!
Wishing him well. Hitting his high notes at his age is hard when healthy. He could try a 60 minute version of Your Song.
There should be a retirement date for these people!
Try a Snickers
Hahhahha haha
BBCWorld ⭕️Nothing lasts forever ever Sir Elton! Man up, retire & try to relax. Enjoy whatever years you have got left & live it. stay away from the fame if you can help it. It’s not end of the world! You must feel lucky & privileged for what you got! Billions of ppl can’t buy a dinner!
Wish you speedy recovery. 🙏
.....Like candle in the wind..!!
Sir Here is Good News For You, Take Causticum 4X With the Advice of Nearby Homeopathic Doctor.
We were there over the holidays and saw he was coming, how sad and wishing him a quick recovery.
Had too much Ballantines?
BBCWorld 😭😭😭😭😭😭
OK, you're great！I'm not hiding, but have you found me already? Ancer LIKE...
🙁
Did some of you learn nothing yesterday ... stop the negativity if you can’t say something nice then scroll on
BBCWorld He should have spent the rest of the show playing the piano and chatting with the crowd. That would have been cool. I feel bad for EJ. Rest those vocal cords, sir.
Earlier in his set, Sir Elton told the crowd he had been diagnosed with walking pneumonia - a type of lung infection
Can't sing? It never stopped the Spice Girls!
🙏🏻😢🙏🏻😢🙏🏻😢
His voice is wrecked; has been for ages, should have stopped long ago.
Just play the piano. The audience will gladly sing for you. They love you. They will understand.
We’ve known that for years!! (A joke Elton) that’s British humour for ya!
The price of a ticket, he should force himself !!!!!
nobodycares
Bad luck,hope for the best.
And that's 'news' is it? How about chasing up the Russia Report...
BBCWorld Happened to Sting last year, he underperformed, lost his voice. I told his manager that sometimes less is more and Sting should rest. They canceled some subsequent concerts, Sting returned. It´s okay to rest or just retire EltonJohn🤷♀️
It's awful. I'm not Elton John by far and I can carry a very limited number of notes in a bucket but I have lost my voice and just to not be able to sing Fly in the Buttermilk broke my heart. His songs and the music he can access must be ugly cry worthy and more. Be strong.
the bbc 'appears' to be attempting news.
So sad.
😔 I think you’ve earned the time to rest your vocals. You have shared your gift with generations us. Thanks to technology, even more generations will always be inspired Rest those vocals, You have earned it! x
At last some good news
BBCWorld It’s not something new that he can’t sing ! Time to retire and be closer to your creator
Elton and Paul, why did you return that title once？Sir...
Shame
There is a god!
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