Oasis' Liam Gallagher apologises after 'big announcement'
The Oasis frontman took to X, formerly known as Twitter, this morning promising a big announcement at 6.30am.
Fans quickly began to speculate what it could be, with some believing new additions were coming to Oasis' reunion tour this summer.
Some fans thought it could be new dates, including one who suggested it could be a Glastonbury festival appearance, while others speculated that more bands were being added to the reunion tour line-up.
If I caused any distress and upset anyone this morning I'm deeply sorry that wasn't my intention I thought it was a bit of fun I got it wrong please forgive me LG
However, at 6.30am, Liam Gallagher simply tweeted 'I WORK OUT'.
He followed up by saying: 'Gotta admit that was good craic gotta you all riled up'.
Many fans reacted angrily, with one saying: 'I hate you'. Another added: 'are you 6 years old.'
A third said: 'Is that the announcement!?! Back to work it is for me.'
The reaction from fans prompted Gallagher to apologise, as he said: 'If I caused any distress and upset to anyone this morning I'm deeply sorry that wasn't my intention I thought it was a bit of fun I got it wrong please forgive me LG'.
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