Elton John Invades ‘American Idol,’ ‘SNL’ Promo [Video]

The music legend descends on primetime TV this week

It's been a good week to be Sir Elton John.

Actually, that means nothing, as every week is probably a good week to be the creatively bespecatcled music icon. Let's just say that the dude is all over TV right now.

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On Wednesday night, the remaining eleven "American Idol" contestants belted out his classics — and in the process floored our recapper Jennifer Kelly. And not without cause. I mean, check out Casey Abrams' faithful rendition of the pop pianist's 1970 hit "Your Song":

And Thursday, NBC released its first promo reel for this weekend's "Saturday Night Live," during which Elton John will do double duty as both host and musical guest.

Three words: "Benny Hill" spoof. Enjoy.

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