Sir Elton John: 'Babydoll song had me leaping around the kitchen'

Sir Elton John said he was "leaping around the kitchen" when he first heard Jamie Miller's history-making single, Babydoll.

Miller, from Pontprennau in Cardiff, became the first Welsh artist to top the UK singles chart in 15 years on 23 October with his viral TikTok hit, Babydoll - and the single has stayed there ever since, holding the top spot for over a fortnight.

Speaking on Sir Elton's Rocket Hour podcast, the Rocket Man singer told Miller he has a "huge future".

Sir Elton said: "As soon as I heard it [Babydoll] I was leaping around the kitchen. You really deserve the success because you sing like an angel. You have a huge future in front of you."

Babydoll was released on 7 August - months after Miller considered quitting music - but its success exploded after actress Jennifer Love Hewitt posted videos featuring the track.

Miller, who previously told BBC Wales his dad was an Uber driver in Cardiff, launched his career nearly a decade ago as a 19-year-old, after coming third on the sixth season of The Voice UK.

He is the first solo male Welsh artist in 41 years to top the singles chart, after Shakin' Stevens' 1985 festive hit, Merry Christmas Everyone.

Sir Elton said: "You must be thrilled with the way things are going at the moment.

"That record is so good and your voice is amazing.

"It's going to be huge all around the world.

"This is the start of the big career for you, and you should be so happy. It's a pop record - but it's a great record.

"There's no getting away with your talent, you're amazing."

Miller, who grew up in Cardiff and has lived in Los Angeles for about nine years, told Sir Elton: "When I was seven years old I used to sing all your songs, I wouldn't be the singer I am today if you didn't exist."

The 29-year-old has been nominated for a Nickelodeon Favourite Viral Song award at the Kids Choice Awards on 15 November.

"It's the first time I'm seeing my life change in real time," said Miller.

"My life is mental right now."

Miller said he was working on a "soulful, joyous and happy album that I feel like I've waited my whole life to write". He hopes it will be released at the beginning of 2027.

In addition, the singer is currently planning a world tour, with a promise to return to his roots and perform a number of shows in Wales.