Phil Collins Discusses Resolution of Longstanding Feud with Paul McCartney

Phil Collins discussed his long-standing feud with Paul McCartney during an interview on "Piers Morgan Uncensored" on October 4, 2026. The conflict began 24 years ago at the Queen’s Jubilee Concert in 2002 when Collins asked McCartney to sign a first edition of a book about The Beatles. Collins recalled McCartney's remark to his then-wife, which he interpreted negatively. Collins expressed regret over the incident, stating, "I wish I’d never said it, Paul. I wish I’d never said it." Recently, McCartney reached out to Collins regarding their estrangement, leading to a conversation where they reconciled. Collins noted that McCartney seemed to have been affected by the feud, saying, "Obviously this had been bugging him because he likes to be liked." In previous interviews, Collins had mentioned feeling condescended to by McCartney, but he now expresses happiness that they have resolved their differences. Collins emphasized the importance of their relationship, stating, "I’m happy we discussed it, so it was just really lovely that it’s gone full circle now."