Elton John in chocolate release

Madame Tussauds made a lifesize statue of Elton John in chocolate. It took more than 1,000 hours and 227lbs (126kgs) of Cadbury's Dairy Milk to create it and was made to Sir Elton's measurements.

"It certainly looks like him," Sir Elton's partner David Furnish said at the statue's grand unveiling. "They've captured his features and his spirit. I think Elton will be delighted."

The statue was placed in a special air-conditioned tent to prevent it from melting. Cadbury advised the public to vote what celebrity they want to see in chocolate.

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