Elton John has revealed his affection for Miley Cyrus's ex-fiancé Liam Hemsworth.
The music icon, who appeared on The Ellen DeGeneres Show this week, spoke about the couple who officially ended their engagement earlier this month (September 16).
Of Cyrus - who has recently caused controversy with her provocative performances - John told Ellen: "I've been in the business a long time, let me tell you what worked at the VMAs.
"Miley Cyrus went on a performed like she did. And the whole purpose of VMAs when you got all these big artists competing against each other for attention is to flatten the opposition. She flattened the opposition."
He added: "Nobody talked about anybody else except Miley. She has two records in the top 10, the No.1 single. Even though I think it was a weird performance."
John then joked of Hemsworth: "I'll take her old boyfriend, though. As the French say, 'A bit on the side'. He's gorgeous... those Australians."
Hunger Games actor Hemsworth is rumoured to be dating actress and singer Eiza González following his split from Cyrus.
omg I knew Elton was one of those old dating site gays but I didn't want to believe it. I bet he preys on 18 year olds out of hope of getting them to sleep with him.
omg I knew Elton was one of those old dating site gays but I didn't want to believe it. I bet he preys on 18 year olds out of hope of getting them to sleep with him.
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all the countless "hey, are you alone " "wanna meet up" "I might be old but I can show you a thing or two" "it would need to be discreet" messages he's probably sent. P00r Elton.
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" "wanna meet up" "I might be old but I can show you a thing or two" "it would need to be discreet" messages he's probably sent. P00r Elton. 