Lion King's Timon And Pumbaa Were Originally Supposed To Sing 'Can You Feel The Love Tonight,' And Nathan Lane Revealed The Story Behind Why That Didn't Happen

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• Originally, the lovable meerkat and warthog duo were supposed to perform the iconic ballad, but Disney decided against it after hearing Nathan Lane's (Timon) hilarious take on the song
• Lane revealed that his rendition was so over-the-top and comedic, it didn't fit the emotional tone of the scene, leading to the now-classic Elton John version we all know and love