‘Wait until I see that little b******d!’ Elton John takes playful swipe at Ed Sheeran for ‘nearly killing’ him as the young star dons sexy Santa costume for their Christmas charity single

Elton John jokingly branded Ed Sheeran a ‘little b*****d’ for ‘nearly killing’ him on the set of their new Christmas charity single.   

The pair wowed fans as they packed on the festive cheer in their glittering video for their song Merry Christmas, on Friday.

The duo re-created scenes from iconic videos, including Wham’s Last Christmas,  Shakin’ Stevens’ Merry Christmas, The Snowman’s Walking in the Air and East 17’s Stay Another Day as they surprised fans with cameos from their famous friends.  

The A-team hitmaker, 30, really got into the festive spirit as he slipped into a sexy Santa outfit and swayed his hips back and forth while Elton, 74, tinkled the ivories surrounded by lavish decorations.  

New track: Elton John jokingly branded Ed Sheeran a ‘little b*****d’ for ‘nearly killing’ him on the set of their new charity single Merry Christmas, released on Friday

New look: The A-team hitmaker, 30, really got into the festive spirit as he slipped into a sexy Santa outfit and swayed his hips back and forth while Elton, 74, played the piano 

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During an appearance on this week’s The Jonathan Ross Show, Elton was quizzed by the host that he almost suffered an accident on set.  

The singer responded: ‘I beg your pardon? I have no idea about this! I have no idea, this is news to me. Have you got proof?’ 

After Jonathan then explained how a bell had apparently almost hit him on the head, Elton said: ‘How big was the bell? Wait until I see that little b*****d!’

Directed by Jason Koenig, the video sees Ed and Elton pair their uplifting arrangements and joyous harmonies to ring in the Christmas season.  

Merry Christmas! Directed by Jason Koenig, the video Ed and Elton pair their uplifting arrangements and joyous harmonies to ring in the Christmas season 

Mishap: During an appearance on this week’s The Jonathan Ross Show, Elton was quizzed by the host that he almost suffered an accident on set where a bell almost dropped on him 

The track features heart-warming lyrics, with the duo singing: ‘So kiss me under the mistletoe pour out the wine let’s toast and pray for December snow. 

‘I know there’s been pain this year but it’s time to let it go. Next year you never know, but for now, Merry Christmas.’ 

After crooning around the piano, Ed takes to the skies as he launches into the air with The Snowman as they recreate the iconic Walking In The Air moment.  

Interview: After Jonathan explained how a bell had apparently almost hit him on the head, Elton said: ‘How big was the bell? Wait until I see that little b*****d!’

Lovely: The track features heart-warming lyrics, with the pair singing: ‘So kiss me under the mistletoe pour out the wine let’s toast and pray for December snow’

Wow: Ed showed off his dance moves in a hilarious festive scene from the video 

Ed then channeled Elton’s fashion sense as he donned a sparkley aqua coat and oversized glasses as they sang together in the snow-covered forest. 

They were given a helping hand by rock band The Darkness, who played in the background while a winter Mr Blobby danced along. 

And that wasn’t the end of the A-list cameos as Ed was then joined by Jonathan Ross, Big Narstie, and Michael McIntyre to re-create East 17’s Stay Another Day.

Heart-warming: The pair sang: ‘I know there’s been pain this year but it’s time to let it go. Next year you never know, but for now, Merry Christmas’ 

Iconic: After crooning around the piano, Ed took to the skies as he launched into the air with the snowman as they recreated the classic Walking In The Air moment from The Snowman

Inspiration: Ed channeled Elton’s fashion sense in a sparkly aqua coat and oversized glasses

All together now: They sang together in the snow-covered forest with snowman Mr Blobby and The Darkness 

Holidays: Ed was seen making snow angels in the heartwarming video 

The stars looked hilarious in the black and white footage as they pouted at the camera in fluffy outerwear and sang passionately as a group. 

Culminating in a huge Christmas celebration, the video’s cast then came together around Elton’s piano to sing as one. 

With elaborate decorations, a troupe of festive dancers, and plenty of cheer, the song came to a stunning finish, with Ed sprawled across the piano.  

Cameo: Ed was then joined by Jonathan Ross, Big Narstie, Michael McIntyre to re-create East 17’s Stay Another Day

Squad: The stars looked hilarious in the black and white footage as they pouted at the camera in fluffy outerwear and sang passionately as a group 

Big finish: With elaborate decorations, a troupe of festive dancers, and plenty of cheer, the song came to a stunning finish, with Ed sprawled across the piano 

Superstar collaboration: Merry Christmas was produced by Steve Mac and written by Ed and Elton in their first-ever official single release 

Merry Christmas was produced by Steve Mac and written by Ed and Elton in their first-ever official single release.  

However, they have scored the coveted Christmas No.1 spot individually in the past, with Ed topping the charts with his ballad Perfect and Elton securing the spot with his 1973 classic Step Into Christmas. 

Getting in the giving spirit, the stars are donating the publishing royalties and sales profits from the single to Ed’s Suffolk Music Foundation and Elton’s AIDS Foundation. 

The heart-warming video for Merry Christmas was scripted by Jason Koenig, Jenny Koenig and Ed and pays homage to a selection of fan favourite music videos. 

The Jonathan Ross Show airs on Saturday at 10:30pm on ITV. 

Adaptation: The video sees Ed and Elton re-create some of the most iconic Christmas single videos ever 

Most wonderful time of the year: However, they have scored the coveted Christmas No.1 spot individually in the past, with Ed topping the charts with his ballad Perfect

Hitmaker: Elton previously secured the top spot with his 1973 classic Step Into Christmas, which became one of the most played festive songs of all time 

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