It was once dubbed “the nastiest celebrity divorce in British history” — a brutal, bitter split that tore apart London’s high society and ended with Noel Gallagher and Meg Mathews locked in a vicious battle over money, property, and reputation.
But fast forward two decades, and the former couple’s shockingly friendly public reunion has sparked whispers across the music industry — and left old friends and insiders scrambling for answers.
The pair, once embroiled in a war of words and legal threats, were spotted side by side at a recent high-profile gig, with Meg enjoying full backstage access and premium perks typically reserved for VIPs or close family.
“She’s acting like nothing ever happened,” a source close to Gallagher’s inner circle revealed. “Backstage passes, prime seats, even seen in the same private areas — it’s like the divorce from hell never existed.”
Those close to the ex-couple insist there’s no romantic reunion on the cards, but admit their renewed closeness has blindsided even their oldest friends.
One insider told The Mail on Sunday: “Everyone remembers how bad it got. Noel called Meg every name under the sun. She was accusing him of betrayal, there were threats of tell-all interviews — it was toxic. For them to suddenly be this close again? It’s either an incredible example of forgiveness… or something else entirely.”
The whispers began when Meg was spotted sharing a subtle Instagram story from the VIP section of one of Noel’s concerts earlier this summer. Fans were quick to comment on the unexpected sighting — with many wondering aloud if this was a PR stunt or a private reconciliation playing out in public.
Adding fuel to the fire, Meg has been seen wearing jewelry pieces believed to have been gifted by Noel during their marriage — a move some friends have labelled “attention-seeking” while others suspect it’s part of a subtle peace-offering orchestrated by Noel’s team.
Yet, those within Gallagher’s camp deny any suggestion of a rekindled romance.
“Noel’s happy with his life right now. But he’s also mellowed,” a source said. “There’s no bad blood — at least not anymore. He’s at a point where it’s easier to let bygones be bygones, especially when Meg’s been through her own struggles.”
However, not everyone is buying it. Several close friends of Mathews claim she’s been “quietly leveraging the renewed contact” to reinsert herself into the social circles she lost after the divorce.
“Meg’s always loved the scene — the parties, the access. Being connected to Noel, even platonically, opens doors,” one longtime acquaintance commented. “This isn’t a reconciliation… this is strategy.”
Meanwhile, others are asking whether Noel is also benefitting from the arrangement — using Meg’s presence as a smokescreen to divert attention from other personal matters.
As one music insider put it bluntly: “This might not be about love, but it’s definitely about image… and neither of them are strangers to playing the press when it suits them.”
For now, both Noel and Meg remain tight-lipped — allowing speculation to swirl. But in the world of rock ‘n’ roll, nothing ever stays secret for long…
And in a saga where enemies became frenemies, one thing is certain: when it comes to Noel and Meg, even the nastiest divorces can make the strangest headlines.
