As Elton John became more famous, it was more difficult for him to avoid newspaper reporters.  

A The more famous Elton John became, the more difficult it was for him to avoid newspaper reporters.

B The more famous Elton John became, the more difficult for him it was to avoid newspaper reporters.

C The more famous Elton John became, more difficult for him to avoid newspaper reporters it was.

D The more Elton John became famous, the more difficult for him it was to avoid newspaper reporters.