John also said Carlile, who collaborated with him on the song "Never Too Late" for the new documentary about him is "a fantastic writer as well as a fantastic vocalist."

Elton John, who has previously said his vision is declining, assured viewers at the 2025 Golden Globes that his eyesight is fine — then jokingly referred to his co-presenter, Brandi Carlile, as 'Rihanna.

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