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Slimline Elton John looks dapper in pink suit as he departs his London Palladium show alongside reunited Little Britain stars David Walliams and Matt Lucas

Slimline Elton John looks dapper in pink suit as he departs his London Palladium show alongside reunited Little Britain stars David Walliams and Matt Lucas

Elton John showed off his slimline frame as he departed his star-studded show at the London Palladium on Wednesday. 

The singer, who celebrated his 78th birthday on Tuesday March 25th, performed a one night only event with Brandi Carlile which was recorded for an ITV special. 

The hitmaker looked dapper for the evening in a pink blazer and matching trousers which he wore with a white T-shirt.

Also wearing tinted sunglᴀsses, Elton completed his look with an eye-catching bejewelled necklace. 

Among the stars in attendance at Elton’s show were former Little Britain stars David Walliams and Matt Lucas.

The former collaborators, who starred on the hit BBC sketch show from 2003 to 2006, reunited as they attended the event together.

Elton John showed off his slimline frame as he departed his star-studded show at the London Palladium on Wednesday

Elton John showed off his slimline frame as he departed his star-studded show at the London Palladium on Wednesday

Among the stars in attendance at Elton's show were former Little Britain stars David Walliams and Matt Lucas

Among the stars in attendance at Elton’s show were former Little Britain stars David Walliams and Matt Lucas

The hitmaker looked dapper for the evening in a pink blazer and matching trousers which he wore with a white T-shirt

The hitmaker looked dapper for the evening in a pink blazer and matching trousers which he wore with a white T-shirt

David sported a brown velvet blazer with a black shirt and trousers while Matt opted for a blue suit and a dark tie.     

Lily James and Ronnie Wood were among the other big names in attendance at the show.

Showing off her chic sense of style, Lily wrapped up in a cosy brown faux fur coat as she departed the show.

The Mamma Mia star, 35, sported chic leather leggings as she headed out of the theatre with a female pal.

Ronnie, 77, was joined by his wife Sally, displaying off his famously snazzy sense of style in a dapper blue printed shirt.

Sally who married Ronnie in 2012, opted for a 60s-inspired black and white printed mini dress with matching ankle boots.

On Wednesday it was announced that Elton would perform in a star-studded Evening With special with Brandi, that will be broadcast on ITV on April 19.

Elton and Brandi performed songs from their upcoming new album, ‘Who Believes in Angels?’, play a selection of their individual greatest hits as well as duetting on some iconic tracks, giving the audience a chance to experience their beloved songs as never heard before.

Lily James was among the big names in attendance for Elton's show

Lily James was among the big names in attendance for Elton’s show 

Ronnie Wood, 77, was joined by his wife Sally, showing off his famously snazzy sense of style in a dapper blue printed shirt

Ronnie Wood, 77, was joined by his wife Sally, showing off his famously snazzy sense of style in a dapper blue printed shirt

Showing off her chic sense of style, Lily wrapped up in a cosy brown faux fur coat as she departed the show

Showing off her chic sense of style, Lily wrapped up in a cosy brown faux fur coat as she departed the show

The Mamma Mia star, 35, sported chic leather leggings as she headed out of the theatre with a female pal

The Mamma Mia star, 35, sported chic leather leggings as she headed out of the theatre with a female pal

Ronnie was in high spirits as he and Sally left Elton's show hand-in-hand, matching his fun printed shirt with matching trainers

Ronnie was in high spirits as he and Sally left Elton’s show hand-in-hand, matching his fun printed shirt with matching trainers

Jason Momoa looked dapper in a black leather jacket and striped trousers

Jason Momoa looked dapper in a black leather jacket and striped trousers 

Additionally, throughout the evening, those closest to Elton and Brandi played emotional tributes to the artists’ illustrious careers.

Elton John and Brandi Carlile’s collaborative album ‘Who Believes in Angels?’ will be available from 4th April. 

Katie Rawcliffe, Director of Entertainment & Daytime Commissioning at ITV commented: ‘We’re so excited to bring this unforgettable evening with the inimitable Elton John and acclaimed Brandi Carlile to our audiences on ITV1 and ITVX.

‘Following the success of our recent music specials An Evening with Dua Lipa and Katy Perry: Night of a Lifetime, this show promises to be a special one, filled with incredible music, poignant moments, and stories from their remarkable careers at one of London’s most iconic venues.’

Gabe Turner, Partner at Fulwell Entertainment added: ‘It’s an absolute thrill to be working again with Elton John on this special evening, alongside the brilliant Brandi Carlile. 

Sally who married Ronnie in 2012, opted for a 60s-inspired black and white printed mini dress with matching ankle boots

Sally who married Ronnie in 2012, opted for a 60s-inspired black and white printed mini dress with matching ankle boots

The Rolling Stones legend beamed as he exited the theatre, after joining the star-studded audience for Elton's show

The Rolling Stones legend beamed as he exited the theatre, after joining the star-studded audience for Elton’s show

Sports agent Dave Gardner, a longtime friend of David Beckham, was also in attendance for the show with his Victoria's Secret model girlfriend Jessica Clarke

Sports agent Dave Gardner, a longtime friend of David Beckham, was also in attendance for the show with his Victoria’s Secret model girlfriend Jessica Clarke

Sophie Ellis-Bextor wrapped up in a brown teench coat which she wore with a black top and matching skirt

Sophie Ellis-Bextor wrapped up in a brown teench coat which she wore with a black top and matching skirt 

Mary Charteris dazzled in dramatic black sequinned flares as she enjoyed a date night at the show with her husband Robbie Furze

Mary Charteris dazzled in dramatic black sequinned flares as she enjoyed a date night at the show with her husband Robbie Furze

‘We know that audiences are in for a real treat and it’s been a pleasure for all of us at Fulwell Entertainment to bring this project to life.’

Ahead of his birthday, Elton told how he reflected on his own mortality while working on his new album Who Believes In Angels?, slated for release on April 4.

The music legend shared that he cried for 45 minutes while working on one of his new songs and began to fear he ‘doesn’t have much time left’.

Elton, who completed his farewell tour in 2023, previously shared he’s suffered from sight loss after an infection left him blind in his right eye and with ‘limited vision’ in his left.

Speaking on the Smartless podcast, Elton revealed his heart-wrenching reaction came when he was performing his new track When This Old World Is Done With Me.

He said: ‘I wrote a song at the end of the album and I just get the lyrics, Bernie Taupin’s lyrics called When This Old World Is Done With Me. And so I’m writing the verse, like, ”Oh, this is really pretty”.

Theatre legend Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber was also in the star-studded audience Andrew was joined at the show by his wife Madeleine

Theatre legend Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber was also in the star-studded audience

The Red H๏τ Chili Peppers' Chad Smith was also seen leaving the theatre after Elton's show

The Red H๏τ Chili Peppers’ Chad Smith was also seen leaving the theatre after Elton’s show

Former footballer Alan Pardew attended the show with his wife Tina

Former footballer Alan Pardew attended the show with his wife Tina 

Singer Tom Odell cut a casual figure in a grey blazer and blue jeans

Singer Tom Odell cut a casual figure in a grey blazer and blue jeans

‘And then I get to the chorus and of course it’s about my death. And when you get to my age, which is near 100, you think, ”How much time have I got left?”’

Elton admitted he became very emotional while thinking about his husband David Furnish and their two sons Zachary and Elijah.

He went on: ‘You’ve got children, you’ve got a wonderful husband, you just think about mortality. And so when I got to the chorus, I just broke down for 45 minutes and it’s all on film.’

Elton said he ‘cried hard’ while working on the album with musician Brandi, and his reaction was recorded in his documentary Elton John: Never Too Late, which was released in October.

Brandi continued: ‘I want everybody to see it because it’s really human, like deeply flawed and embarrᴀssing. 

‘And the kind of s**t that you do when you forget that there is a camera on is what’s really interesting.

‘He got to the end of that chorus and his voice started to shake and I thought, ‘Oh, he’s going, like he’s going to really go’. And he went into a real moment.’

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