The BBC has been compelled to remove a celebrity-filled tribute video featuring a rendition of Oasis's hit song "Wonderwall" after the Gallagher brothers reportedly intervened. The video, intended as a World Cup tribute and featuring stars like Stephen Fry, Maya Jama, Claudia Winkleman, and Micah Richards, was taken down after the band's legal team asserted that the necessary permissions for social media use had not been obtained.

The clip had aimed to capitalize on "Wonderwall" becoming an unofficial anthem during the tournament, with England players referencing the song after victories. However, some viewers described the tribute as "excruciating" footage as a "car crash" before its removal.

A source indicated that BBC Sport invested significant time and resources into the video, hoping for viral success. "The BBC dropped an enormous ball with the Oasis video as it caused a riot," the source stated. "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."

The video began with Micah singing the iconic lyrics before others including Sara Cox, Michael McIntyre, Emma Radacanu, Ross Kemp and Lee Mack also chimed in

BBC Sport boss Alex Kay-Jelski reportedly attempted to salvage the video but was unsuccessful in overriding Oasis's demands. The video featured contributions from various personalities, including Sara Cox, Michael McIntyre, Emma Raducanu, Ross Kemp, and Lee Mack, with Micah Richards initiating the singing.

The project was a huge waste of time and money for the television company

The incident comes shortly after the release of the official trailer for the Oasis documentary, "Oasis: Don't Look Back In Anger," which is set to premiere in cinemas worldwide on September 11. The film chronicles the band's reunion tour, "Oasis Live ‘25," and includes the Gallagher brothers' first joint interview in over two decades. The documentary, from "Peaky Blinders" creator Steven Knight, will also be available on Hulu and Disney+ in the U.S. later this year.

Featuring stars including Maya Jama and Claudia Winkleman, the BBC had hoped the clip would go viral after the song became synonymous with England's wins during the tournament

Noel Gallagher expresses reservations about reuniting with his brother in the documentary trailer, admitting initial doubts about the feasibility of the tour due to past tensions. Liam Gallagher, however, reflects on the opportunity to "change the narrative of the band."