Tyneside singing star Sam Fender has revealed how Elton John helped him through his toughest times since his music career took off.
The North Shields singer-songwriter is now riding high after a triumphant performance on Glatonbury's main stage. But Sam admits he struggled to cope with fame after winning his Brit Award in 2019.
And he has now told how global megastar Elton John and his husband David Furnish helped him through some difficult days. In an interview with the Mirror, Sam said: “Elton has been so incredibly kind and caring. He found our music before we [his band] signed a deal.