When did Elton John go bankrupt and did he really spend £40m in nearly two years?

ELTON John is known as much for his lavish lifestyle as his chart-topping hits.

But how much did he spend, and did he ever go bankrupt? Here's the lowdown...

When did Elton John go bankrupt?

Elton John was never declared bankrupt.

But he did spend £40million in just two years, and was £27million in the red at one point.

Did he really spend £40m in nearly two years?

Elton John admitted spending £40million in under 20 months as part of a hearing in 2000.

The singer blew £293,000 on flowers alone, and splurged £9.6million on property.

Sir Elton said: "I have no-one to leave the money to. I'm a single man. I like spending my money."

When asked if he spent £293,000 on flowers, he replied: "Yes, I like flowers."

What time is Elton John: Uncensored on BBC One?

Elton John: Uncensored will be arriving on our screens TONIGHT at 9pm (Thursday, November 28).

The exclusive interview will be shown on BBC One, before being available to watch again on BBC iPlayer soon afterwards.

It is a one hour special that sees Elton having a frank chat with Graham Norton his life and career.

And some fans will be eager to take note of the decor, as the interview was filmed in Sir Elton's home in the South of France over the summer.