Elton John Shares Staged Hospital Photo to Promote Spinal Tap II

Elton John posted photos on Instagram showing himself in a hospital bed wearing bedazzled leg casts and a neck brace to promote his cameo in the upcoming mockumentary sequel, Spinal Tap II: The End Continues. The images, which included behind-the-scenes shots confirming the hospital setting was staged, initially caused widespread concern among fans who thought the star was genuinely hospitalized. John clarified in the post caption that the photos were part of the film's production, joking that he "rocked too hard" and ended up in a cast. The sequel reunites the original cast members and features John on two soundtrack tracks, continuing the legacy of the 1984 cult classic This Is Spinal Tap. Fans expressed relief upon realizing the photos were promotional, though some admitted to being momentarily terrified. The film and album officially released on September 12, with appearances by other notable musicians alongside John.