Huge secret spat between Oasis and the BBC revealed over ‘excruciating’ celeb-packed Wonderwall tribute for World Cup

BLUNDERING BBC bosses had to remove a video of celebs singing Wonderwall during the World Cup after Oasis intervened. Some fans who saw the online footage before it was pulled said it was excruciating viewing, with one likening it to a “car crash”. Liam and Noel Gallagher’s legal team demanded the removal of a BBC clip of celebs singing Wonderwall Credit: Simon Emmett England players sing Wonderwall with the fans following their quarter-final win Credit: PA TV star Maya Jama singing along to the Oasis hit BBC Pundit Micah Richards gives it some as he belts out the tune Until now it had been a mystery why the star-studded clip was deleted, but insiders have confirmed Noel and Liam Gallagher’s legal team demanded its removal. A host of famous faces including Stephen Fry, Maya Jama, Claudia Winkleman and Michael McIntyre all filmed segments for the clip, inspired by England fans singing Wonderwall to the players after their games at the World Cup. Sign up for the TV newsletter Thank you! BBC Sport boss Alex Kay-Jelski is said to have fought to save the video before admitting defeat. A source said: “The BBC dropped an enormous ball with the Oasis video as it caused a riot. Famous faces such as Stephen Fry were recruited for the video Claudia Winkleman was another celeb in the ‘excruciating’ rendition Lee Mack also featured in the clip BBC Radio 2 DJ Sara Cox singing her part “BBC Sport saw all the traction Wonderwall was getting and decided to spend a lot of time, and a fair bit of cash, getting all these stars to sing or speak along. “Their idea was it would go viral but instead Oasis’s legal team shot it down. “Apparently the BBC didn’t seek the correct permissions to use the song on social media so they didn’t have a leg to stand on.” It kicked off with Micah Richards singing the 1995 hit, followed by others including Ross Kemp, Lee Mack, Sara Cox and Emma Radacanu. Most read in TV Michael McIntyre gave it his all and even wore an England shirt for the clip Tennis ace Emma Raducanu sings her part Hardman Ross Kemp was another celeb involved in the recording BBC Sport boss Alex Kay-Jelski is said to have fought to save the video before admitting defeat Credit: Alamy One fan posted: “This might be the worst thing I’ve ever seen.” Another called it “absolute car crash content”. A source added: “Given how badly the video went down, the celebs were probably grateful it was pulled. “But it was a huge waste of time for the BBC and massively embarrassing.” The BBC refused to comment. Oasis were approached. 10 comments10