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Olivia Dean Gets Surprising FaceTime from Elton John

1/24/2026

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Olivia Dean, the singer, received a FaceTime call from Sir Elton John while she was camping in Pembrokeshire, Wales.
Her team informed her about the call as she cooked sausages and beans.
Dean initially declined the FaceTime due to nerves but later spoke with John who expressed pride.
Dean rose to fame in 2025 with The Art of Loving and discussed the moment on The Graham Norton Show.

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Story summary

Olivia Dean, the singer, received a FaceTime call from Sir Elton John while she was camping in Pembrokeshire, Wales.
Her team informed her about the call as she cooked sausages and beans.
Dean initially declined the FaceTime due to nerves but later spoke with John who expressed pride.
Dean rose to fame in 2025 with The Art of Loving and discussed the moment on The Graham Norton Show.