"I just want to reassure everybody that it's not as bad as it seems," the musician said at the 2025 Golden Globes

Elton John cracked a joke about his recent health issues while presenting the Best Original Film Score award at the Golden Globes.

“There’s been a lot of stories going around about my regressive eyesight,” John told the star-studded audience at the Hollywood Foreign Press Association’s big night, as he and Brandi Carlile took the stage to give out the award for best original score. “I just wanted to reassure everybody that It’s not as bad as it seems.”

The legendary singer — who was a presenter at the 2025 Golden Globes — previously said he lost sight in his right eye, while his left eye is "not the greatest"

Legendary musician Elton John took the stage at the 2025 Golden Globes alongside Brandi Carlile to present the award for Best Original Score – Motion Picture. True to his style, John injected humour into the ceremony,

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Over the past few months, Elton John has been dealing with some eye issues, which have compromised his sight. John has long had a terrific sense of humor, though, so he made light of the situation at the Golden Globes last night (January 5).

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Elton John made one of his first public appearances since announcing that he had lost his eyesight when he presented the Golden Globe for Original Score tonight.

Sir Elton John poked fun at his sight loss as he presented a prize at the 2025 Golden Globe Awards.