WATCH: Elton John apologizes for berating female usher

WATCH: Elton John apologizes to an usher he verbally attacked during a concert in England.

TORONTO — Elton John had one of his infamous tantrums Sunday during a concert in England after he spotted ushers telling fans not to wave their hands in the air.

“Who do you think you are? This is my f***ing concert,” he exclaimed during his performance at Kingsholm Stadium in Gloucester.

John singled out one female usher, called her an expletive and compared her to Hitler.

“F***ing lighten up will you? These people have come to hear music and if they want to put their hands in the air let them,” he said.

“This is not f***ing China, so p*** off.”

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According to reports, the usher broke down in tears and walked away.

Later, the Rocket Man explained why he got all fired up.

“It’s so frustrating. People want to wave their hands, don’t tell them to stop,” he said. “It’s a musical event.”

The “Sorry Seems to be the Hardest Word” singer expressed remorse for his verbal attack on the usher.

“I got frustrated and no one should ever talk to a lady like that,” said John. “I’m very, very apologetic. You were doing your job.”

The 68-year music icon invited the usher on stage to sit next to him on his piano bench.

“I apologize for my outburst,” John told her, before giving her a hug.

John added: “Whoever told stewards to be as strict as that, that’s their fault and not hers. It’s so frustrating.

“People want to wave their hands, don’t tell them to stop. It’s a musical event.”

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