Poorly George Michael is heading home for Christmas after a nasty bout of pneumonia left him stuck in an Austrian hospital.
It was feared George would have to tuck into turkey and all the trimmings in his sickbed after the deadly lung infection took hold last month, forcing the star to scrap his entire tour.
The legendary Faith crooner is ecstatic after being allowed to leave the ward behind to carry on his recovery at home in London over the festive period.
And his new fella Fadi Fawaz is even more pleased he won't have to open his presents all alone.
Speaking to reporters outside the hospital, he said: "Christmas at home. I cannot stop smiling today, the best day ever. Nothing to worry about, happy days."
A spokesperson for Michael adds: "He is getting better and better."
Good old George - at least he has an excuse not to join in charades after dinner.
(WENN)