Fans were left shocked after Sir Elton John unleashed a tirade of abuse at security guards who escorted a woman out of the stadium during a concert in Perth.
The Farewell Yellow Brick Road World Tour began in September last year and will conclude the music icon's touring career, with the Australian leg of the tour starting at Perth's HBF Park on Saturday.While the flamboyant showman's first show went without a hitch, it was just over half-way into the second show on Sunday that Sir Elton lost his cool at two security guards who were removing a woman from the crowd."Let her up here immediately ... come on you c---s.""Morons.
Sir Elton's reaction drew a mixed response from fans, with some taking to Twitter saying it "spoiled the atmosphere" while others said him calling out security made him a "bloody legend."presenter Louise Momber was in the crowd when Sir Elton let loose, saying she couldn't believe what she was hearing."He said he can't stand violence against women and had to say something.
"He sang the next song and then immediately apologised for his rant – but said it's something he’s really passionate about."One of the biggest music stars in the world – and he took on Perth security guards." It is not the first time Sir Elton has been caught swearing on stage - in March last year he told a fan to 'f--- off' when he was touched on stage during a Las Vegas show before storming off.
In 2015 he suddenly turned on the staff who were trying to calm fans at the front of the crowd, comparing the stewards to Adolf Hitler when he performed at the Kingsholm Stadium in Gloucester.Concert promoter Chugg Entertainment has been contacted for comment.
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