Taron Egerton reveals he’s taking break from social media as he feels ‘removed from himself’

Taron Egerton has revealed he is taking a break from social media as he feels ‘removed from himself’ and unable to be ‘present.’

The Rocketman actor, 33, took to Instagram to share a lengthy post in which he detailed how ‘addictive’ he found social media and urge others to leave their phones ‘in the other room.’

He wrote: ‘I’m not sure why I’m making a big declaration about it; I just think it’s hard to break away from a cycle that I’ve grown to find a bit addictive and this is me making a commitment to myself

‘I’ve gotten myself into a place where I spend too much time scrolling and I actually feel like my ability to sit and be present and read books and watch movies and even seek out the company of people I love is eroding as a result.

‘I feel a bit removed from myself. And with regards to work, I know I am capable of more and IG [Instagram] is one of several impediments to getting me there.

Not okay: The Rocketman actor, 33, took to Instagram to share a lengthy post in which he detailed how ‘addictive’ he found social media and urge others to leave their phones ‘in the other room’

‘Thanks everyone for saying such nice things all the time; I so appreciate it but I just need to not read the thoughts of strangers for a while; I’m really not sure this stuff is very good for any of us.

He captioned the post: ‘Have a great rest of your year everyone. And if you’re anything like me remember to leave your f*****g phone in the other room a bit more often. Love, T x’  

Egerton recently watched Sir Elton John perform his final UK show in front of thousands of adoring fans at Glastonbury – but anyone expecting the actor to be brought onstage for a duet with the pop icon were left bitterly disappointed, not least because of Egerton’s acclaimed portrayal of Sir Elton in musical biopic Rocket Man. 

While the two-hour set featured numerous guest appearances, the likes of former collaborators Kiki Dee, Britney Spears and Dua Lipa were ditched in favour of lesser known artists Jacob Lusk, Stephen Sanchez and Rina Sawayama. 

Even Egerton, a fan favourite who has previously performed with Sir Elton during his Goodbye Yellow Brick Road farewell tour, was omitted on the night – much to the dismay of those watching. 

Taking to Twitter, one disappointed fan wrote: ‘I was expecting to see Taron Egerton join Elton to sing Rocket Man.’ 

Don’t go breaking their hearts: Egerton recently watched Sir Elton John perform his final UK show in front of thousands of adoring fans at Glastonbury – but anyone expecting the actor to be brought onstage for a duet with the pop icon were left bitterly disappointed

Iconic: Egerton famously portrayed the pop icon in musical biopic Rocket Man (pictured) 

There he is: The actor was seen letting his hair down with Lily James at Glastonbury, but he did no appear onstage with Sir Elton for his last ever UK show 

A second added: ‘A bit disappointed @eltonofficial didn’t bring @TaronEgerton on stage I’d of love to have seen that.’ 

A third wrote: ‘Seems like everyone was waiting for Britney Spears to come out during Elton John’s set but I personally was waiting for Taron Egerton!’ 

Another surprised fan commented: ‘You’re telling me elton john didn’t even bring out taron egerton even though he’s AT GLASTONBURY.’ 

Britney Spears fans were also devastated after she failed to appear despite rumours she would perform a duet with Sir Elton.