Elton John makes light of his eyesight problems at the Golden Globes

Sign up to Roisin O’Connor’s free weekly newsletter Now Hear This for the inside track on all things music Get our Now Hear This email for free Get our Now Hear This email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Elton John made light of his recent sight issues while presenting an award at the 2025 Golden Globes. John – who won a Golden Globe decades ago for Best Original Song for “Can You Feel the Love Tonight”, the theme to 1994’s animated classicThe Lion King – told fans in September last year that he had lost vision in his right eye due to a severe infection he contracted over summer, and only had limited vision in his left. “So, I’m pleased to be here with my co-host,” he continued, pausing for effect before saying: “Rihanna!” open image in gallery Elton John presented an award with country singer Brandi Carlile Carlile managed to keep a deadpan expression on her face while the audience laughed at John’s joke. Enjoy unlimited access to 100 million ad-free songs and podcasts with Amazon Music Sign up now for a 4 month free trial Sign up Enjoy unlimited access to 100 million ad-free songs and podcasts with Amazon Music Sign up now for a 4 month free trial Sign up open image in gallery Elton John has been open about his vision problems “I haven’t been able to come to many of the previews because, as you know, I have lost my eyesight.