Lee Ryan defends Sir Elton John

Lee Ryan has defended Sir Elton John after a documentary maker lashed out at the 'Crocodile Rock' star.

The former Blue singer became enraged when Jamie Campbell criticised the 60-year-old singer on an episode of ITV's 24 Hours With..., airing on June 25.

Campbell recited a parody of John's classic song 'Candle In The Wind', aiming jibes at John's physical appearance and his performance at the funeral of Diana, Princess of Wales.

However, Ryan failed to see the funny side, saying: "I just kinda took offence to what you were saying about him. I know what he does for people – he’s a really good man.

"I didn’t get where you were coming from with the stuff about him being 'fat gay and bald'. That’s a nasty thing to say about someone. What if someone said that about you?”