'Why is he sitting so weird?': Elton John gets roasted on Gogglebox and accused of 'wearing a corset' because of his odd posture during an interview with James Corden

 He's an internationally beloved musician.

And while Elton John's status as a pop star can't be questioned, his stature and his posture was ripe for a hearty roasting on Gogglebox Australia Thursday.

Viewers lambasted the 'Rocket Man' singer, after seeubf footage of his odd, 'propped-up' position during an interview on The Late Show with James Corden.

'Why is he sitting so weird?': Elton John gets roasted on Gogglebox and accused of 'wearing a corset' because of his odd posture during an interview with James Corden

'Why is he sitting so weird?': Elton John gets roasted on Gogglebox and accused of 'wearing a corset' because of his odd posture during an interview with James Corden

The 70-year-old was introduced by James towards the end of the show, joining Sharon Stone on the guest couch.

Almost immediately, Gogglebox viewers noticed a few issues with his posture.

Elton was wearing a tight, buttoned navy suit over a white top, and sat with his back incredibly straight, and his hand awkwardly placed on one knee.

'Why is Elton sitting so weird?' Gogglebox cast member Adam asked.

Veterans: The 70-year-old was introduced by James towards the end of the show, joining Sharon Stone on the guest couch

Veterans: The 70-year-old was introduced by James towards the end of the show, joining Sharon Stone on the guest couch

'Why is Elton sitting so weird?' Almost immediately, Gogglebox viewers noticed a few issues with his posture

'Why is Elton sitting so weird?' Almost immediately, Gogglebox viewers noticed a few issues with his posture

Turns out his household wasn't the only one to notice to anomaly, with opinions coming thick and fast from three other families. 

 'He looks like he's kinda propped up doesn't he?' one offered.

Kerry insisted: 'I reckon he's wearing a corset!' 

Corset? 'He looks like he's kinda propped up doesn't he?' one offered. Kerry (far left) insisted: 'I reckon he's wearing a corset!'

Corset? 'He looks like he's kinda propped up doesn't he?' one offered. Kerry (far left) insisted: 'I reckon he's wearing a corset!'

Lee and Keith and The Jackson family were more worried about the amount of pressure his button was causing on his midriff. 

'I'm worried about the button on his jacket!' Jackson said.

'Coz that button is going to pop and someone is going to lose an eye!' Lee agreed.

 'I'm worried': Lee and Keith and The Jackson family were more worried about the amount of pressure his button was causing on his midriff

 'I'm worried': Lee and Keith and The Jackson family were more worried about the amount of pressure his button was causing on his midriff

'Gunna pop!': 'Coz that button is going to pop and someone is going to lose an eye!' Lee agreed

'Gunna pop!': 'Coz that button is going to pop and someone is going to lose an eye!' Lee agreed

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Elton John roasted on Gogglebox and accused of 'wearing a corset'

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