Elton commented on X Factor and alike during his show at the O2 Arena in London on December 13, 2008.

In Sheffield two weeks previously, Chris Martin, of Coldplay, apologised to his audience for forcing them out when they could have stayed in for The X Factor. For a moment, it seemed as though Elton John might relay similar humility to his audience. Instead, he let it be known that he would rather have his “c**k bitten off by an alsatian” than watch The X Factor. “And”, he added, “my balls too.”

Looks like Alexandra Burke, winner of this year's X Factor, will have a lot of fun when she will perform at Elton's New Year's Eve show later this months.

Following is the complete set list of the London show on December 13, 2008:

• Bennie and the Jets
  
• Philadelphia Freedom
  
• Believe
  
• Daniel
  
• Rocket Man
  
• I Guess That's Why They Call They Call It The Blues
  
• Someone Saved My My Life Tonight
  
• Goodbye Yellow Brick Road
  
• Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word
  
• Tiny Dancer
  
• Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me
  
• Candle In The Wind
  
• Pinball Wizard
  
• The Bitch Is Back
  
• I'm Still Standing
  
• Saturday Night's Alright For Fighting
  
• Your Song