Elton John Reaction to George Michael

In a recent interview with a UK tabloid, George Michael took a jab at Elton John among others, telling him to stop worrying about his drug addict self and “to shut his mouth and get on with his own life”. Now, Elton’s partner David Furnish is speaking out on George’s harsh words, saying “The difficult thing for Elton and me is a lot of George’s friends keep calling us saying ‘you have to do something, George is in a bad way, he’s in a bad state. We’re only reacting to what his close friends say to us. I respect George, I love George, I think he’s a huge talent. I just hope he’s fine, I hope he’s well and his reaction is the press it is what it is. I just hope he’s well and happy and continues to be the great artist he is. George has to want to help himself. If he wants help we are here for him, if he doesn’t want help that’s fine, that’s his choice too, if he doesn’t think he needs help that’s fine too.”