In a stunning admission that will send shockwaves through the music world, Noel Gallagher has confessed to "grossly underestimating" the overwhelming public frenzy for a blockbuster Oasis reunion.
The legendary guitarist and chief songwriter revealed that the stratospheric level of demand has taken him completely by surprise, forcing a dramatic rethink of the potential scale of any comeback.
The £100 Million Question
Gallagher dropped the bombshell during a candid interview on the Table Manners podcast with Jessie and Lennie Ware. When the conversation turned to the never-ending rumours of an Oasis reformation, Noel was blunt.
"If anybody wants to offer me £100 million now, I’ll say no," he stated, setting an astonishingly high financial barrier. This figure dwarfs the reported £20 million offers that have previously been rumoured, signalling a complete recalibration of the band's worth in today's market.
A Feud That Refuses to Die
At the heart of the reunion stalemate remains the brothers' infamous and deeply personal feud. Noel was quick to dismiss any notion that time has healed old wounds, particularly those caused by very public and very bitter spats.
He specifically referenced his brother Liam's past behaviour, including a notorious incident where he allegedly threw a plum across a dressing room. For Noel, the animosity isn't just about music; it's deeply personal, making the prospect of sharing a stage again almost unthinkable.
The Logistics of a Mega-Tour
Noel's revelation goes beyond mere money. He outlined the sheer, mind-boggling scale a reunion would now require, precisely because of the demand he once underestimated.
"Because we’d have to do… it wouldn’t be a tour," he explained. "It would have to be a… I don’t even know what you would call it. You’d have to have a spaceship to get around."
This suggests any comeback would not be a simple arena run but a global stadium and festival mega-tour, a logistical undertaking of epic proportions.
Liam's Constant Campaign
The interview stands in stark contrast to the relentless campaign waged by his younger brother. Liam Gallagher has become a one-man reunion marketing machine, using his immensely popular social media platforms to constantly bait fans and demand that Noel "get the big coat on" for a tour.
This latest insight from Noel, however, paints a picture of a man who is all too aware of the circus that would ensue—a circus he seems to have little interest in joining, regardless of the astronomical sums on offer. For now, the miracle of an Oasis reunion appears to be a case of definitely maybe not.
