Elton appeared on Friday Night with Jonathan Ross on BBC1, Friday November 12, 2004.

Elton was on good form, and he needed to be with Ross's irreverent style. He talked about Las Vegas, his love of tennis and dismissed gutter press reports that he was back on drink and drugs and that he and David Furnish are having problems.

Ross himself has not drank alcohol for 6 years and suggested that he and Elton "go and get shit-faced and not tell anyone."

This time Elton was on the receiving end of some language. He noticed spots on Ross's face and said how he could have them removed. "You cheeky old f***er! I'll have another lump removed in a minute - you off the f***ing couch!"

It was all in good humour and Elton loved the banter. He had the last word introducing the next song as sponsored by Clearasil. Before his chat he played "Are You Ready For Love?" with the full band and four backing singers. John Jorgenson stood in for Davey Johnstone.

After the chat he performed "All That I'm Allowed" and "Answer In The Sky".

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