Sir Elton John is getting into the Christmas spirit from the comfort of his £4.2 million Windsor home – and embracing some tongue-in-cheek critique from his fans. The music legend, 78, took to Instagram on 29 November to share a lighthearted video to the tune of his 1974 festive hit 'Step Into Christmas'.

"If you can't escape it, you might as well 'Step Into Christmas!' Who's ready?," Elton captioned the comedic video, which saw him in the kitchen at the home he shares with his husband David Furnish and two children, Zachary, 15, and Elijah, 12, opening every drawer and cupboard to be met with the song playing out.

Elton shows a glimpse inside his oven

Also opened up wide in the video was Elton's oven, which caught the attention of his fans who decided it could do with a spruc

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