Ali G mocks Noel Gallagher in cinema clip ahead of Oasis Live '27

Sacha Baron Cohen revived Ali G to mock Noel Gallagher in a cinema. Cohen shared the clip on social media on 24 October 2026, and the clip promoted his new film Ali G: Who Iz I?

For context, Ali G: Who Iz I? reached cinemas one day before the clip appeared online. Ali G entered a packed cinema screening in the clip, and he singled Noel Gallagher out from the crowd.

Ali G singled Noel out in front of the crowd

Ali G pretended not to recognise Noel Gallagher during the cinema stunt. Ali G called Noel one of them Oasis twins, and he made Noel stand up in front of the audience.

Meanwhile, Ali G gave Noel a fake name in the joke. Ali G called him Nigel Gallagher, and he described him as a 50 year old white man trying to make a comeback after 20 years.

That said, the clip plays as a joke rather than a real clash. NME reports the exchange as a staged promo bit. The post caption joked that not even Nole Gallagher could get a seat for the movie.

The joke reaches back to an old Noel line

Noel Gallagher joked about Ali G long before this cinema clip. Noel said in 2015 that his children attend private school because he does not want them coming home talking like Ali G.

Worth noting, the old line gives the new clip a neat callback. Cohen built the cinema joke around the same character, and Noel now plays the good sport in the middle of it.

Ali G returns after a long screen gap

Sacha Baron Cohen first played Ali G on Channel 4 show The 11 O'Clock Show in 1998. Cohen then starred as Ali G in Da Ali G Show and in the 2002 comedy Ali G Indahouse.

For context, the new film follows Ali G as his girlfriend Julie learns she is pregnant. Ali G travels to America in the film, and he tries to reclaim his former fame on the trip.

Meanwhile, some campaigners argue that Ali G perpetuates racial stereotypes. Cohen defended the revival this week, and he said the outdated and problematic nature of Ali G explains why he brought the character back.

Noel had a busy week on screen

Noel Gallagher joined Amelia Dimoldenberg on Chicken Shop Date during the same week. Noel discussed the Oasis reunion, working with Liam Gallagher, and the band's future on the show.

Here's why that matters for Oasis fans. Noel answered a question about revival timing with one number, and he said someone should wait 16 years before reviving something that ended.

For context, 16 years spans the gap from the Oasis split in 2009 to the reunion last year. Noel framed the long wait as the honest answer, not as a rule for every band.

The reunion story sits beside the joke

Oasis documented the comeback in Oasis: Don't Look Back In Anger. The documentary reached cinemas last month, and the film now streams on Disney+ for home viewers.

Meanwhile, Oasis now prepare for the sold out Live '27 tour. Oasis Live '27 runs for 42 dates across the UK, Europe and North America. Oasis 2027 tour dates list every night in order.

For context, Manchester hosts 11 nights at Etihad Stadium. Knebworth hosts six closing nights in September 2027. Only Liam Gallagher and Noel Gallagher hold confirmed billing by name, and Richard Ashcroft serves as special guest at all 42 shows.

FAQ

What happened in the Ali G cinema clip?

Ali G singled Noel Gallagher out in a packed cinema screening. Ali G pretended not to recognise Noel, called him one of them Oasis twins, and made him stand up.

What did Ali G call Noel Gallagher?

Ali G called Noel Gallagher Nigel Gallagher in the joke. Ali G also described him as a 50 year old white man trying to make a comeback after 20 years.

Why did Sacha Baron Cohen share the clip?

Sacha Baron Cohen shared the clip to promote Ali G: Who Iz I? The film reached cinemas on 23 October 2026, and the clip appeared on social media one day later.

Did Noel Gallagher hit back at Ali G?

NME reports no comeback line from Noel in the clip. Noel played along as the target of the joke, and the clip reads as a staged promo bit.

What else did Noel do that week?

Noel Gallagher appeared on Chicken Shop Date during the same week. Noel discussed the Oasis reunion with Amelia Dimoldenberg, and he put the revival gap at 16 years.