ELTON JOHN - ELTON: 'GEORGE MICHAEL IS DISAPPOINTING'

SIR ELTON JOHN has taken a sneaky swipe at singer pal GEORGE MICHAEL, dubbing his recent career "disappointing".

John admits he liked Michael's most recent album, PATIENCE, but claims the former WHAM! star spent too much time making it and should perform live again.

He says, "George is in a strange place. I thought Patience was good, but considering it's been so long in the making it was a bit disappointing.

It upsets me because he won't perform live. He's quite happy just being at home all the time and I think that's a waste of talent.

"There seems to be a deep-rooted unhappiness in his life and it shows on the album.

"He's one of the most talented people I've ever met and certainly one of the best singer I've ever heard.

"I love him as a friend, so I have to be careful what I say. So all I would say to George is: you should get out more."