Liam Gallagher performs in the US with Beady Eye, 2011 (Photo: Live4ever Media)
Extra security has been drafted in by the BBC for the filming of this weekend’s edition of its talent show The Voice as Liam Gallagher and Robbie Williams are both set to be present…well, that’s according to a Sun ‘source’.
The tabloid claims that while the much-publicised rivalry between the pair has cooled in recent years, bosses are not wanting to take any chances, with Gallagher booked for a live performance with Beady Eye, and Williams in town for a recorded appearance with Dizzee Rascal.
“Relations between Robbie and Liam do seem to have become less hostile but the bosses aren’t taking any chances,” the source claims.
“They had hoped they wouldn’t be in the studio at the same time but as Robbie’s tour clashed with the final, his performance has to be pre-recorded. So we have given them separate Winnebagos on either side of the studio and called in extra security to be on hand in case the pair do kick off.”
Liam Gallagher has defended his surprise decision to appear on the dismal BBC series, remarking:
“Really looking forward to doing The Voice – it’s been a lifelong ambition. If being asked to sing live and in tune on a programme that promotes the voice is a crime then shoot me.”