Noel Gallagher’s BRIT Awards acceptance speech in full after on-air censorship

Noel Gallagher was presented with the prestigious Songwriter of the Year Award at the BRITs in Manchester – but fans have been wondering what he said in his heavily-censored acceptance speech.

The Oasis legend took to the stage at the Co-op Live arena to graciously accept the accolade from Primal Scream frontman, Bobby Gillespie.

Audiences both in the venue and watching at home on TV then watched a VT highlighting Noel Gallagher’s career achievements, plus a special pre-recored message by Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola.

But when it was Noel’s turn to speak, ITV bleeped out quite a bit of what he said – a recurring theme throughout the expletive-ridden ceremony.

Thankfully, us lot here at The Manc were in the room itself, so we can tell you what Noel Gallagher actually said in his speech as he accepted his BRIT Award.

“I’m going to start by saying, I’ve got to thank my brother,” – to rapturous applause.

He continued: “Bonehead, Guigsy, Tony McCarroll, Alan White, Gem, and Andy. They brought those songs to life.

“Without them, I’d just be a singer-songwriter, and no one gives a sh*t about singer-songwriters.

“But more importantly I’d like to thank you, the people who have kept our songs alive for the last 34 years.

“You’ve given us the most extraordinary life. Thank you very much for that.

“Have a great night.

“Up the f**king Blues.”

You can see the full list of winners from the BRIT Awards 2026 in Manchester HERE.

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