Fans slam the Oscars for ‘not inviting Adele’ to sing her own song

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Fans have called out the Oscars for not having Adele perform her award-winning track during a bizarre James Bond tribute.

During Sunday night’s ceremony, there was a dedication to all things 007, following the news that Amazon would be taking over the franchise from longtime producers Michael G Wilson and Barbara Broccoli.

Halle Berry, star of 2002 blockbuster Die Another Day, appeared on stage at the Dolby Theater in LA to kick off the segment, before Margaret Qualley, Lisa, Doja Cat and Raye got the performance under way.

‘I had the great pleasure of working with Barbara and Michael on Die Another Day,’ the Oscar-winner told the crowd.

‘Let me tell you, they don’t just produce Bond movies, they were the heart and soul of the franchise for decades.

‘Every generation does have their Bond? The world revolves — it evolves, and so does he. But that signature mix of danger, style, and intrigue…well, that’s timeless.’

Raye performed a version of Skyfall at the Oscars (Picture: AP)

The Substance star Margaret then performed an impressive dance routine, before Blackpink’s Lisa belted out a rendition of Wings’ Live and Let Die.

Doja followed this up by putting her own spin on Diamonds are Forever, made famous by Dame Shirley Bassey, with Raye covered Adele’s Skyfall.

Despite the latter’s stunning efforts, many were left questioning why the Hello star – who won the best original song gong at the 2013 ceremony – didn’t make the journey for the special moment.

Twitter user fumed: ‘Thierry T – Could we not afford Adele or?! #Oscars.’

She belted out the track at the end of a James Bond tribute (Picture: Getty)

GaryTheLians penned: ‘…. Why not just have Adele sing Skyfall #Oscars.’

‘If they were really serious about this James Bond moment they would’ve got Adele’s ass from her house down the street to perform Skyfall! #Oscars,’ Aliya Langley posted.

Din Jarrin agreed: ‘They couldn’t get Adele to sing her own song? #Oscars.’

Adele won the best original song trophy in 2013 (Picture: WireImage)

As Emily added: ‘You’re telling me they couldn’t get Adele to come sing her own song #Oscars.’

Adele’s version of Skyfall was used on the soundtrack for the 2012 film of the same name, starring Daniel Craig as the super spy beside Javier Bardem, Ralph Fiennes, Naomie Harris and Dame Judi Dench.

Daniel stepped back from the 007 role in 2021, following the release of No Time To Die, with intense speculation over who could step into his shoes.

A string of famous faces have been linked, including Aaron Taylor-Johnson, James Norton, Taron Egerton and Damson Idris.

Speaking to Metro about the changes to the leading man, John Boyega insisted that he wanted to see more films with Daniel at the helm.

‘I still think Daniel should have done at least two more,’ he told us. 

‘I’m not mad at an older Bond. [If] you go so young. I’m like, “Isn’t that a rebrand of the whole franchise?” I wonder how they would creatively do that.’

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When asked if he wanted the opportunity for himself, he added:‘You can only really answer that question when the opportunity actually lands in your lap and could work.

‘I can’t even fathom if that would ever be an option. Bonds over the years are just very specific. I love the Bond movies. I don’t know what creative lane Barbara and the guys are taking…. No one really knows.’

Metro has contacted the Oscars for a comment.

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