Why Wasn't Adele at the Oscars? Raye’s 'Skyfall' Cover Sparks Debate
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Raye took on Adele’s iconic Skyfall at the Oscars, but viewers weren’t ready to let go of the original. Social media had plenty to say about the performance—and Adele’s absence.
Is there more drama afoot than meets the eye? That’s what fans are asking after 
Raye stepped in to perform Skyfall at the 2025 Oscars, instead of the song’s original singer, 
Adele.
The James Bond tribute segment also featured performances by 
Margaret Qualley, Blackpink’s 
Lisa, and 
Doja Cat, with 
Halle Berry delivering an introduction, but none of that overshadowed the big question on everyone’s mind: why wasn’t Adele singing her own Oscar-winning song?
Viewers immediately took to social media, questioning why Adele (who literally lives in Los Angeles) didn’t just pop in for her own signature tune.
Some fans were confused about why Adele wasn’t the one performing, like Twitter user @emilybernay, who summed up the sentiment with a viral reaction image:
Others weren’t necessarily against Raye taking the stage but made it clear that Adele’s version remains untouchable. @DiaryOfKeysus put it bluntly:
Raye’s killer vocals turned heads, with some calling for her to front the next Bond theme, but Adele’s absence ended up dominating the conversation.
Was Adele Even Asked?
Could she have declined an invite? Was there never an invite at all? Nobody’s giving a straight answer. Some viewers speculated that if the Oscars were serious about this James Bond tribute, they would have done whatever it took to get Adele onstage. @AliyaLangley had a blunt take on the situation:
Meanwhile, others acknowledged that Raye delivered an impressive performance but still couldn’t match Adele’s level. @bbladdict noted:
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