Elton in public reply to George Michael?

Elton John is thought to be planning to use his upcoming appearance on Paul O'Grady to clear the air with George Michael.

The singer told Michael Parkinson that Elton's claim that "George was in a bad place" had left him open to rumours.

A source told The Mirror: "Elton decided to go on to Paul's 5pm Channel 4 programme for an interview. I don't think he'll get mad but I think he'll address what George claimed on a chat show. He feels it's unjust what George said. Elton was trying to help."