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Contact james.reynolds@mailonline.co.uk By JAMES REYNOLDSand TARYN PEDLER and NOOR QURASHI and SOPHIE CARLIN and KUMAIL JAFFER IN PORTO Published:06:55 BST, 29 April 2025 |Updated:10:14 BST, 29 April 2025 Spain's socialist government is facing a furious backlash over Monday's blackout chaos, with the country still reeling from disruption after a huge power outage grounded planes, halted public transport and forced hospitals to limit procedures. Spain continued its State of Emergency into Tuesday and brought in thousands of extra police officers to uphold order and prevent looting. The interior ministry said the emergency status would be applied in the regions that request it, amid fears the chaos could last for days. The cause of Monday's power outage was unclear. Spanish premier Pedro Sanchez said that the country had lost 15GW of electricity generation in five seconds - equivalent to 60 per cent of national demand. While one official said Spain has not ruled out a cyber attack, authorities were reluctant to speculate. REN, Portugal's grid operator, said they believed a 'rare atmospheric phenomenon' was behind the outages. Energy experts warned that the grids may also have been made less stable by wide adoption of renewable energy - after Spain's power grid ran entirely on renewables for the first time earlier this month. An opinion piece in Spanish outlet El Español said 'no one dares to reveal the causes of the total blackout in Spain', citing a report that warned that integration of renewable energy and falling demand were causing significant fluctuations in voltage levels, that could lead to blackouts. Spain was forced to draw power from France and Morocco to restore power to the north and south of the country. 'Welcome to Pedro Sánchez's third world,' one Spanish user wrote on X this morning. Another called for a 'general strike', blasting the head of the Spanish Socialist Workers' Party (PSOE) as a 'traitor'. Spain's Red Eléctrica reported that by 6am local time more than 99 per cent of the country's electricity supply had been restored - but travel disruption continued after residents and tourists were stuck in stations and airports across the country. British tourists were forced to camp out at airports overnight with travel disrupted in Spain and Portugal into Tuesday. A person walks down a downtown street during a power outage in Malaga on Tuesday Employees stand inside a supermarket without lights in Burgos on April 28, 2025 People stand in line to draw money from ATMs at the access of a subway station during a blackout hit Spain and Portugal in Madrid, Spain, on Monday People buy groceries in a store during a shutdown of electricity on April 28, 2025 in Lisbon Your browser does not support iframes. Monday's blackout hit most of the Iberian peninsula, leaving roads gridlocked and prompting people to clear supermarket shelves. The outage caused a frenzy across the Spain, with the interior ministry deploying 30,000 police officers countrywide to maintain security in an evening of darkness. Huge queues formed outside shops and banks as residents, with tourists desperately seeking to stockpile essentials and take out cash. Rows of cars were pictured lining up at petrol stations as people hoped to fill up their vehicles and fuel cans, with expats detailing how they have tried to power generators to keep their homes going. Power supply was gradually restored in both countries from late Monday afternoon and early evening though some operations were still not able to resume on Tuesday morning. The Madrid underground metro network said it had resumed operating at 8am local time with 80 per cent of trains circulating, but railway infrastructure operator Adif said most trains nationwide were not operating. Renfe told commuters in Galicia that all train services were suspended until further notice. Portugal's operator said shortly before 8am local time that power supplies were back to normal. But visitors said the country still felt 'like being back in full lockdown' after swathes of the country were knocked offline, and supermarkets raided for supplies. 'Supermarket shelves [are] empty already,' one told MailOnline. 'No one seems to be aware of exactly how long this will last, which seems to [have] created panic.' Alicia Hindhaugh, from Northumberland, told BBC News that she had been stuck on a train to Madrid for nearly 24 hours after boarding on Monday. 'There was a three-week-old baby on board but some local villagers took the family to stay with them overnight,' she said. 'It just felt disgusting overnight as it was so hot. I don’t speak the language and it was pitch black overnight so it did feel a bit scary,' she added. Airports have also been hit by the outages, with flights delayed and cancelled. At Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport in Porto, many travellers pitched up for the night after waiting hours for news on their flights. Airlines had warned travellers of disruption, with one major carrier, TAP, advising flyers not to come to the airport at all. 'We apologise that this flight has been cancelled,' became a familiar phrase from the tinny loudspeaker as those crowding around airline check-in staff became more and more destitute. While some chose to sleep on old clothes or rucksacks, others sought the increasingly diminishing supply of sustenance as they prepared for a long night - delighted to pay up to 10 Euros for a simple ham and cheese sandwich. Apocalyptic scenes saw suitcase-wielding tourists mill aimlessly around the departure lounge, as if seeking some portal to an aircraft, a MailOnline reporter at the scene observed. As dawn broke, the queues started to form once again - with travellers leaving as disappointed as they arrived. People wait outside the Atocha train station in Madrid after its closure as a massive power outage hits Spain on April 28, 2025 People board metros as the metro operations resume partially, after power begins to return following a huge outage that hit Spain and Portugal, in Madrid, Spain April 29, 2025 Several people get money out of several ATMs at the access of a subway station during a blackout hit Spain and Portugal in Madrid, Spain, 28 April 2025 Fans walk through the dark gangways during a general power blackout during Day Seven of the Mutua Madrid Open at La Caja Magica on April 28, 2025 in Madrid Trains and metro services were shut down in both Spain and Portugal, with people stuck in tunnels and on railway tracks, forcing evacuations. A British expat working in Barcelona told MailOnline yesterday evening: 'It's absolute chaos. I would say 30 per cent of the lights are working. Most of them are not. 'Traffic is crazy. The mopeds and motorbikes are heading down the cycle lanes. There are massive queues to catch the bus because without the metro there's no way that anybody can get home from work. 'There is power in some downstairs premises, so it's not a total blackout. But internet up here doesn't work at all. There's also an eerie silence, apart from the cars. But everything is quiet.' The English teacher, who wished to remain anonymous, added: 'Nobody knows what is going on. I came up to do classes today and I've had to tell every single parent what's going on because they have literally no idea. 'Only the very few people who have access to internet, either because of their service or where they are, have been able to find out what's going on. But so many people's phones have no connection.' As of last night, Madrid, Andalusia and Extremadura had asked for the central government to take over public order and other functions. People queue for a taxi at Barajas Airport on April 28, 2025 in Madrid, Spain Aerial view of Avenida das Forcas Armadas, with difficult traffic, after widespread blackout in Lisbon People with their luggage wait outside Humberto Delgado airport following a general electricity shutdown in Lisbon on April 28, 2025 Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez told reporters on Monday that the cause of the unprecedented power outages remains unknown, as power was restored to about 60 per cent of the country. Mr Sanchez said in a national address: 'We do not yet have conclusive information on the reasons for this (power) cut, so I ask the people, as we have done in past crises, to inform themselves through official channels. 'For the time being, there's no evidence of any civil protection problems. I repeat, there are no problems of insecurity.' He reassured Spain's national security council would meet again to take stock - and called on citizens to avoid travel and use their mobile phones sparingly, describing telecommunications as being at a 'critical moment'. The loss triggered a disconnection of the Spanish and French grids, prompting a general collapse of the Spanish system, Red Electrica's chief of operations Eduardo Prieto told reporters on Monday evening. Some areas in France suffered brief outages on Monday. Power networks warned yesterday that disruption could last for several days. They blamed 'extreme temperature variations' in Spain, causing a 'strong oscillation' in the electrical network – although this has raised eyebrows as it was a relatively mild 22C (68F), cooler than parts of the UK. Spain has one of the highest proportions of renewable energy – 56 per cent on average – in Europe. And just days ago on April 16, Spain's power grid ran entirely on renewable energy, including wind, solar and hydro power for the first time. Kathryn Porter, an independent energy consultant, said: 'The more you have wind and solar on the grid, the less stable the grid becomes and so the harder it is to manage faults. 'I would say there's a strong chance that the large amount of solar on the system created the conditions for this to be a widespread blackout and made it much worse.' Traditional generators, like coal and hydroelectric plants or gas turbines, are connected directly to the grid via heavy spinning machines that store inertia, which acts as a shock absorber, protecting against any supply disruption due to changes in electrical frequency. Ms Porter added: 'When you are in a low-stability situation, it's much harder to control what happens. Electrical things don't like big changes in frequency and shut themselves down. They all start tripping off. 'So, your grid operator will have been sitting there, trying to react to the changes in frequency, but they can't do it fast enough. So that causes a cascading grid failure.' People wait outside a closed train station, during a major power outage in Barcelona, Spain, Monday, April 28, 2025 People stand next to a police car, as a power outage hits large parts of Spain, in Valencia, Spain, April 28, 2025 People get out of subway cars at Baixo-Chiado station after the blackout that occurs in the morning on April 28, 2025 #apagón #apagonespana así volvió la luz a Madrid pic.twitter.com/AnrDbLPKIB— Luche (@Luche1972101) April 28, 2025 EasyJet confirmed the power blackout was impacting access to some airports and affecting its flight operations in Lisbon, Madrid and Barcelona. 'Like all airlines, we are experiencing some disruption to our flying programme meaning that some return flights from Lisbon and Madrid have been unable to operate,' EasyJet said in a statement. It added that despite the chaos, its services at Porto and Faro airports were operating as scheduled. EasyJet advised passengers to monitor local travel updates and flight trackers for the latest information before they travel. A British holidaymaker in Madrid described the situation in the city centre as 'carnage', telling MailOnline: 'People are starting to panic. It's going to get really bad if they don't restore power quickly.' Madrid's Mayor urged people in the city to stay where they were as the disaster unfolded, while the president of the city's regional government called for Spain's prime minister to activate an emergency plan to allow for soldiers to be deployed. Power outages gripped Spain at around 12.30 local time, plunging millions into darkness. Spain's nuclear power plants automatically stopped, but diesel generators were activated to keep them in 'safe condition', officials said. Its nuclear safety council confirmed all seven of the country's nuclear reactors are safe. Four of them stopped operating automatically once the power cut hit, but emergency generators immediately kicked in. The other three reactors were not operating at the time, but emergency generators switched on to keep them in a safe condition, the council added. Members of the Red Cross pushes trolleys with water bottles and blankets near Joaquim Sorolla station, as a power outage hits large parts of Spain, in Valencia, Spain, April 28, 2025 People queue to try to withdraw cash money at an ATM as credit card payment is unavailable due to a massive power outage in Spain, in Madrid on April 28, 2025 Shoppers at a Spanish supermarket fill their baskets by torch light amid the blackout A family eats a snack by candlelight during a blackout in Barcelona, Spain, Monday, April 28, 2025 A woman has a drink in the dark inside a bar with outside light coming in through the door during a nationwide power outage in Madrid, Spain, April 28, 2025 People queue for the ATM at downtown Lisbon on April 28 during a massive power cut affecting the entire Iberian peninsula Shelves were emptied in a supermarket in Portugal as electricity firms warned of days of disruption Your browser does not support iframes. Passengers stand next to a stopped RENFE high-speed AVE train near Cordoba on April 28, 2025, during a massive power cut A view shows a dark metro station in Madrid during a widespread power outage that struck Spain and Portugal The subway station lies in darkness during a power outage on April 28, 2025 in Lisbon, Portugal Customers buy gas bottles in a petrol station during a massive power cut affecting the entire Iberian peninsula and the south of France, in Seville People walk between cars with their luggage during a power outage in Madrid A view of empty hospital emergency beds at a hospital during a power outage which hit large parts of Spain People queue for the ATM at downtown Lisbon during a massive power cut British holidaymaker Adrian Coles, who was heading back to the UK after a weekend in Madrid when the blackout hit, told MailOnline that he had struggled to get to the airport. 'People are fighting over taxis and the streets are mostly at a standstill. Police are at junctions but at some they are just standing and not directing while at others they have whistles and are directing traffic,' he said. 'Our taxi driver said he won't try to go back to the city as he doesn't think it would be wise. He's dropped us and he's going home.' He said they managed to reach the airport, which was still running on a back-up power supply, but that 'lots of things are shut down to conserve power'. 'Landlines appear to be down with hotels struggling with the number of guests asking for help,' he added. 'The mobile network failed in the city. Routers are off in the city and with so many people data isn't working.' He said that with access to the internet down, 'rumours were spreading' among locals and visitors. Portugal's grid operator said that the disruptions to the country's power supply were the result of a 'fault in the Spanish electricity grid,' which was related to a 'rare atmospheric phenomenon'. It said that extreme temperature variations along the grid had led to 'anomalous oscillations' in very high-voltage power lines - an effect known as 'induced atmospheric variation' - which leads to power oscillations throughout the grid. Commuters queue at a bus station in Madrid after a subway closed as a blackout hits Spain and Portugal Police in Madrid parked under switched-off traffic lights during a massive power cut Drivers wait in line to fill up their vehicles with fuel at a service station in Portugal People stand outside the Atocha train station in Madrid after its closure as a massive power outage hits Spain Pictures show people being evacuated from trains in Spain down tunnels amid the outage This causes the voltage and frequency of some parts of the grid to get out of sync with the rest of the grid, leading to irregular or excessive power flow to some areas, damaging equipment and triggering widespread power failures. According to REN, these oscillations lead to 'successive disturbances across the interconnected European network' which caused the blackouts. A director at Spain's electricity grid operator said just before 3pm local time yesterday that the outage is 'exceptional and totally extraordinary' and will take between six and 10 hours to repair. Power initially returned to parts of north, south, west of the country, according to grid operators. The power cuts come just days after Spain's power grid ran entirely on renewable energy, including wind, solar and hydro power, for a whole day for the first time on April 16. Spanish officials are urgently investigating the cause of the outages and have said they are looking into the possibility of the blackouts being triggered by a devastating cyber attack. Videos online show railway networks in Spanish cities plunged into chaos, with people being evacuated through tunnels as blackouts hit underground stations and halted trains. Maddie Sephton, from London, was on the Madrid Metro when the power outage occurred, told Sky News that she was stuck on a train for 20 minutes before a staff member pried the doors open manually. Passengers wait outside Atocha train station during a nationwide power outage People buy goods at a supermarket in Lisbon amid fears over the effects of the blackout affecting Spain and Portugal Employees stand in a shop in Burgos, Spain, amid a massive power outage in the country Pictures on social media show power outages at train stations Blackouts hit metro systems in Barcelona and Valencia Huge crowds were seen gathering outside Lisbon airport as the power outages hit Video showed travellers queuing at a station in Spain amid the power outage The outage is reported to have forced the closure of tram systems in Spain A view shows a closed metro station following a power outage in Lisbon Pictures from Lisbon's metro system show travellers attempting to use their phones and staff with torches 'We got on the train and everything was fine. But then everything went dark,' she said. Passengers had to climb 15 flights of stairs to get out of the metro. An ex-pat called Lesley, has lived in Spain for 11 years with her husband, told the BBC that they are concerned about the effects of the outages. 'We are worried about food, water, cash and petrol in case this goes on for a couple of days,' she said. 'My husband is driving around now trying to find a petrol station that's open to get petrol for the generator so that we can plug in the fridge.' Parts of France also lost power after the outages in Spain and Portugal, the country's grid operator confirmed. Further outages have been reported as far as Belgium, according to the latest information. A fire on the Alaric mountain in the south-west of France which damaged a high-voltage power line has also been identified as a possible cause, Portugal's national electric company REN said. Airports were also affected, with emergency generators turned on at Porto and Faro airport, but operations 'limited' at Lisbon, according to officials. People rest on the floor at Atocha train station in Madrid during the outage Others at the station seemed to take the opportunity for a nap People sit in candlelight and use mobile phone flashlights in the dark in Plaza Mayor square in Madrid Parts of Madrid's sprawling metro system have been evacuated and traffic lights in the capital have stopped working, posing risk on major carriageways. The outage is also said to have forced the closure of Barcelona's tram system and stopped some traffic lights in the city from working. Internet and telephone lines across the country are also down. Meanwhile play has been suspended at the Madrid Open tennis tournament. Spanish oil refiner Petronor said all units at its Bilbao oil refinery were shut down, 'fully ensuring safety conditions, and all emergency systems are operating correctly,' the company said. All of Valencia and Barcelona were left without power, Spain's entire rail network shut down, internet services stopped working and there was chaos on the streets as traffic built up in Madrid and Lisbon. 'A crisis committee has been set up to manage the situation [in Spain]. At this stage there's no evidence yet regarding the cause of the massive blackout,' an official briefed on the situation in Spain told Politico. 'A cyberattack has not been ruled out and investigations are ongoing,' they added. People hitchhike as public transport is disrupted during the widespread power outage Spain's INCIBE cybersecurity agency is investigating the possibility of the blackout being triggered by a cyber attack. A spokesman for the European Union Agency for Cyber Security, said in a statement: 'We are monitoring the whole thing very closely, right now the investigation is still ongoing and whether it is a cyber attack has not been confirmed yet.' The Spanish government said it is working to 'identify the origin' of the blackouts, with officials saying they are still gathering evidence. Backup generators have meant Spain's hospitals have been spared the worst of the power outages. Some have suspended non-emergency surgeries, however emergency power supplies have kept essential equipment such as ventilators and cardiac monitors running. A British expat living in Barcelona told MailOnline that 'nobody seems to know what's going on' in Spain 'because nobody has signal'. The English teacher said he only found out about the European blackout from British reports: 'I can get signal on my rooftop, but I can't get signal down below. One floor down I have nothing. 'The traffic lights are still working... The underground is not working apparently. Lots of parts of the public transport are not working.' People leave the Atocha train station in Madrid after its closure as a massive power outage hit Tennis fans are seen after matches were suspended at the Madrid Open due to a power outage A worker tries unsuccessfully to use her mobile outside a shop after a blackout hit Madrid A cook at a takeaway restaurant works in a dark kitchen with the aid of phone's flashlight during a power outage in Madrid Traffic chaos gripped Lisbon as power outages hit the city People queue at a bus stop at Rossio square, after the Lisbon subway has been stopped, in Lisbon on April 28 Video shows power briefly turning off at a Spanish hospital before a backup generator kicked in Closed doors at a Metro station in Madrid after the power outage hit Spanish railway company Renfe said that all trains have halted and no departures are currently taking place, with a power outage at a 'national level'. Spain's electricity grid operator Red Eléctrica wrote on X: 'Plans to restore the electricity supply have been activated in collaboration with companies in the sector following the zero that occurred in the peninsular system. 'The causes are being analyzed and all resources are being dedicated to solving it. We will continue to report.' Lottie Feist, 23, who lives in Lisbon, told of panic across the Portuguese capital as traffic lights cut out. The translation student at Nova University said: 'There is no electricity, nothing is working. 'We don't know what's happening or why we are having a blackout. 'The roads are absolute carnage as no traffic lights are working. All the power is down, and businesses are being impacted. 'It's terrifying, people will be stuck in elevators, and everything has completely shut down.' Commuters leave a subway station after a blackout hit Spain and Portugal, in Madrid A woman uses her cell phone's flashlight in the dark after Madrid Open matches are suspended due to a power outage People try to board a crowded bus after the subway stopped running following a power outage in Lisbon A metro worker passes underneath barricade tape, to enter Legazpi Metro station, after the metro was closed during a power outage In the Spanish city of Valencia, Metrovalencia which runs the city's urban rail system said on X traffic was 'disrupted' due to a 'general power outage in the city', adding: 'The extent and duration of the outage are unknown.' The Spanish government has gathered for an emergency session and is monitoring the situation as it develops, according to Spanish media. It is rare to have such a widespread outage there. Spanish generator Red Eléctrica said it affected the Iberian peninsula and the incident is being assessed. The countries have a combined population of over 50 million people. It was not immediately clear how many were affected. France's power grid operator said the extent of the outage there was limited and that power had been restored. 'In France, homes were without power for several minutes in the Basque Country. All power has since been restored,' it said, referring to the region in France's extreme southwestern corner on the border with Spain. Operator RTE said the outage was not caused by a fire in the south of France, contrary to some reports - and that there was 'no impact on the supply-demand balance' in France. According to RTE, the Iberian grid was automatically disconnected from the European grid from 12:38 pm to 1:30 pm (1038 GMT to 1130 GMT). Metro stations in Madrid were plunged into darkness by the outages Barriers at a metro station in Madrid after the blackout hit the city View of a bar after a blackout hit Spain in the city of Toledo, central Spain People queuing for candles in a shop Residents in Portugal and Spain have been hit with huge power cuts A person is seen in a dark corridor after matches are suspended at Madrid Open due to a power outage Several attendants leave Caja Magica tennis complex amid Mutua Madrid Open tennis tournament after a blackout Metro workers explain to a woman that the metro is closed due to a power outage, in Madrid Spain's public broadcaster RTVE said a major power outage hit several regions of the country just after midday local time, leaving its newsroom, Spain's parliament in Madrid and subway stations across the country in the dark. A graph on Spain's electricity network website showing demand across the country indicated a steep drop around 12:15 p.m. from 27,500MW to near 15,000MW. A couple of hours later, Spain's electricity network operator said it was recovering power in the north and south of the peninsula, which would help to progressively restore the electricity supply nationwide. In Portugal, a country of some 10.6 million people, the outage hit the capital, Lisbon, and surrounding areas, as well as northern and southern parts of the country. Portugal's government said the incident appeared to stem from problems outside the country, an official told national news agency Lusa. 'It looks like it was a problem with the distribution network, apparently in Spain. It's still being ascertained,' Cabinet Minister Leitão Amaro was quoted as saying. Portuguese distributor E-Redes said the outage was due to 'a problem with the European electricity system,' according to Portuguese newspaper Expresso. The company said it was compelled to cut power in specific areas to stabilize the network, according to Expresso. Several Lisbon subway cars were evacuated, reports said. Also in Portugal, courts stopped work and ATMs and electronic payment systems were affected. Traffic lights in Lisbon stopped working. It was not possible to make calls on mobile phone networks, though some apps were working. How extreme weather event could cause Spain blackouts REN, Portugal's grid operator says that the widespread blackouts over Spain and Portugal have been caused by a 'rare atmospheric phenomenon'. The operator says that extreme temperature variations along the grid had led to 'anomalous oscillations' in very high-voltage power lines. This effect, known as 'induced atmospheric variation' leads to power oscillations throughout the grid. This causes the voltage and frequency of some parts of the grid to get out of sync with the rest of the grid. The differences between the different sections can lead to irregular or excessive power flow to some areas, damaging equipment and triggering widespread power failures. According to REN, these oscillations lead to 'successive disturbances across the interconnected European network' which caused the blackouts. Temperature differences lead to oscillations in the grid, primarily due to the sudden imbalance of electricity demand. When one area on the grid is exceptionally hot, the demand for electricity increases as people turn on air conditioning units to cool their homes. When the fluctuations between high-demand and low-demand areas are large enough, it can trigger oscillations capable of causing synchronisation issues. 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People with problem skin hail 'life-changing' miracle serum as brand sells skincare product every 30 SECONDS Hollywood actor refused to play Marvin Gaye because he didn't want to film homosexual kissing scenes How Diana Spencer and Kate Middleton were 'very different' on their wedding days, according to royal biographer Beyoncé suffers utter embarrassment just hours before she kicks off 'flop' Cowboy Carter tour Gemma Atkinson turns up the heat showing off her VERY toned figure in a black bikini as she shares sizzling snaps from family holiday in Tenerife Cherry Healey's shock feud with her best friend revealed: BBC presenter's joint project turned sour after the TV star 'backed out over other commitments' Iggy Azalea emerges for the first time in months as she celebrates her son's fifth birthday at home Chappell Roan accused of pushing her assistant in red carpet viral clip Blake Lively dons powersuit as she plots big TV comeback after being branded a 'ridiculous joke' by Megyn Kelly Larry Lamb reveals two actors in Gavin & Stacey 'went rogue' and stormed off in the wedding scene during final episode REVEALED: The £29.99 anti-ageing cream so popular that one is sold every MINUTE with claims so bold it was investigated by UK watchdogs (and proven true) Brave Teddi Mellencamp exposes scars from traumatic brain surgery on red carpet with Kyle Richards after sharing cancer update Disgraced TV star Rolf Harris' English mansion listed on the market for 4 million pounds almost two years after convicted paedophile's death Stacey Solomon holds back tears as she finally shares update about her beloved dog Teddy after his shock diagnosis Dannii Minogue admits she 'wouldn't be alive' if she had listened to 'nasty comments' comparing her and sister Kylie's bodies Dua Lipa looks sensational in a sheer black mesh dress as she poses up a storm at the 50th Chaplin Award Gala in New York What Chris Hughes's body language with JoJo Siwa says about what's REALLY going on between them Five star admits he feels 'much cooler' being in the band now as group poke fun at their wild 'extra baggy' stage outfits during magazine cover shoot Shaken but not stirred, Blake ropes in A-list friends for red carpet roles Jade Thirlwall admits she 'sold her soul' for fame as she slams Simon Cowell and compares herself to a Marvel hero after Little Mix success Disfigured Brandi Glanville hides behind sunglasses for bikini shoot with porn star after undergoing 'laser facelift' to treat facial parasite Bling queen Kim Kardashian to face off against 'Grandpa Gang' in court in Paris Braless Bella Hadid frees the nipple in VERY racy sheer top as she runs errands in New York White Lotus actress tweets Trump nearly 200 TIMES with nasty three word message Romesh Ranganathan reveals the one thing he doesn't think he'd have become a comedian without Dame Helen Mirren, 79, urges people in midlife not to 'fear' ageing as she encourages them to embrace exercise as part of new campaign Pixie Lott puts on a leggy display in a black satin mini skirt as she supports her husband Oliver Cheshire at his CHÉ Summer Collection launch dinner Harry and Meghan's 'chosen' California family: Archie and Lili are growing up calling friends of their parents Auntie and Uncle Inside claims Justin Bieber protegee Madison Beer was treated inappropriately at just 14 by his management Kim Kardashian's daughter North, 11, is TALLER than mom as they wear pajamas in public after spa day Gary Oldman had to apologise to Demi Moore while filming The Scarlet Letter for 'being unprofessional' and 'drinking too much' on set Real Housewives star STUNS fans by frolicking on the beach with her ex-husband in raunchy PDA Reason behind Travis Kelce's humiliating public split with Ryan Reynolds reveals true depth of crisis for the Fractured Four Millie Mackintosh shows off her jaw-dropping figure in a white bikini and shares sweet snap with her daughters from family holiday in the Maldives Body-language expert reveals Blake Lively's 'hand of possession' pose over 'obedient' husband Ryan Reynolds Nicola Coughlan pushes fashion boundaries in a quirky structured gown with pointed corset as she receives award at Canneseries Festival Mindy Kaling's rumored baby daddy BJ Novak, 45, has a 'new girlfriend' who is 17 years younger EDEN CONFIDENTIAL: Meghan's 'desperate to trump the royals', claims former friend Sarah Jessica Parker's son James, 22, and daughter Loretta, 15, dress up as Star Wars characters Helen Flanagan insists 'it doesn't matter about spending lots of money' on her children - after 'broke' actress was forced to sell her £1million home Nicole Kidman, 57, dances in her undergarment to drug-fuelled party song driving fans wild Jennifer Lopez accidentally reveals she is still living at $68M marital mansion Affleck is 'desperate' to sell Rosamund Pike puts on a very quirky display as she steps out in a red dress and FURRY heels to attend the Hallow Road UK screening in London American Pickers star Mike Wolfe gets emotional as he's pictured saying a tearful goodbye AJ Odudu and Will Best reveal they saw THE conversation between JoJo Siwa and ex Kath Ebbs at the Celebrity Big Brother wrap party Maya Jama looks effortlessly cool in baggy white shorts and a busty vest as she attends KSI's Baller League event Naomi Watts' child Kai, 16, poses for a fashion shoot... after dad Liev Schreiber raved about his 'nepo' kid Tommy Fury displays his sculpted physique amid training for his next fight in Cheshire - after returning from second holiday with Molly-Mae Hague Myleene Klass has brutal three-word response as Loose Women audience member brings show to a halt with shock interruption JoJo Siwa reveals the moment Chris Hughes left her 'heart shattered' and his sweet act towards her that WASN'T shown on CBB Diddy's bold new 'mental condition' strategy revealed a week before sex trafficking trial is set to begin Patsy Palmer finally looks happy as she packs on the PDA with husband Richard Merkell after a string of awkward interviews Gregg Wallace reveals he stopped socialising with young people after being disciplined by BBC in 2018 because he was 'scared they would complain about him' John Cleese reveals he 'took LSD aged 65' to know 'what is was all about' as he recalls 'terrifying' ten minutes Victoria Beckham shows off her impeccable sense of style in a light blue silk dress as she launches capsule wardrobe collection in Dubai Jake Quickenden poses in skintight pink shorts ahead of running the London Marathon - and fans are all saying the same thing Miley Cyrus takes a swipe at pop rival with stunning claim about stealing from fans JoJo Siwa jets home to US 'wearing "soulmate" Chris Hughes' clothes' and leaving him heartbroken following Celeb Big Brother stint - after the pair confirmed relationship status RuPaul's Drag Race star slammed for 'evil' remarks following the death of fellow queen Jiggly Caliente Kath Ebbs' best friend Abbie Chatfield weighs in on their brutal split from JoJo Siwa after Celebrity Big Brother heartbreak: 'She's a rage baiter!' Anna Faris teases joining Real Housewives cast nearly seven years after Chris Pratt divorce Christie Brinkley, 71, flashes her bra and shows off her legs in short shorts... after dishing on Billy Joel marriage Rock and Roll Hall of Fame branded a 'disgrace' after SIX icons are snubbed for Class of 2025 How Elizabeth Hurley's son Damian REALLY feels about his beloved mum's shock romance with Billy Ray Cyrus as pals claim couple are 'set to marry' Kate Lawler admits 'I had suicidal thoughts' on Loose Women after 'awful' health battle left her feeling 'useless' Graham Norton puts his luxury London pad on the market for £4.95M after 'finally feeling brave enough for a huge change' Olly Murs' muscular transformation fails to impress female fans as shock poll finds they prefer the singer before his jaw-dropping six pack Seann Walsh is seen for the first time in public with his newborn Casper and partner Grace Adderley - after keeping pregnancy a secret Vanessa Feltz reveals the secret behind her new slimline figure after describing the 'turmoil' of dieting Lizzie Cundy looks glamorous in a gold dress as she enjoys boozy girls' night out with Ruth Langsford for her pre-birthday celebrations Wheel of Fortune's Pat Sajak makes huge career decision at 78 She's not even trying anymore! Kelly Clarkson trades in dresses for denim... after 'unexplained' absence Billionaire Bill Gates reveals if pin-up daughter Phoebe, 22, ever asked for money to launch her career Anna Kendrick has first interview since posing awkwardly alongside Blake Lively amid feud rumors Olivia Munn, 44, wins thousands of new fans for her 'relatable' toddler temper tantrum story Blake Lively mercilessly mocked over VERY awkward wardrobe malfunction at Another Simple Favor premiere A gift from Tommy? Molly-Mae Hague carries a HUGE bouquet of flowers as she steps out in Manchester after returning from second family holiday with Fury Justin Bieber's ex Chantel Jeffries sizzles in a swimsuit at Stagecoach as fans call her 'cowgirl cool' Kirsty Gallacher posts emotional throwback snaps from running two London Marathons - and reveals heart-wrenching inspiration behind her 2023 effort Paula Radcliffe reveals how a school relay race blunder helped daughter Isla come to terms with her hair loss from ovarian cancer battle at 13 TikTok star Alix Earle, 24, earns the price of an average US home with only ONE Instagram post JK Rowling in furious clash with singer Boy George after he accuses her of 'hating men' after Supreme Court trans ruling Apprentice star's Italian-Indian fusion pizza parlour suspends online deliveries amid surge in orders - as foodies flock to eatery for a piece of the pie Legendary panel show AXED after a whopping 15 years on screens in devastating blow to fans Did you know Peppa Pig's real name? Fans left 'screaming' after only now discovering the iconic hog's true identity Celebs Go Dating sign Made In Chelsea star as last-minute addition as filming with Christine McGuinness and Olivia Hawkins begins in Ibiza New nepo baby alert! Danny Dyer's youngest daughter Sunnie launches herself on the showbiz scene with a lavish 18th birthday party Jesy Nelson's partner Zion emotionally admits their hospital stay is 'driving them crazy' after Little Mix star underwent emergency surgery to save unborn twins Brenda Blethyn bags first new TV role since emotional Vera exit - and it's worlds away from the ITV detective hit Jess Wright reveals the parenting advice she has given to her brother Mark and Michelle Keegan after the couple welcomed their baby daughter Palma I found my parents murdered on the most traumatic day of my life - little did I know my nightmare had just begun Celebrity Big Brother's JoJo Siwa and Chris Hughes stun This Morning viewers as they reveal truth about their 'soulmate' bond in first joint TV interview Huge comedian cancels tour as he reveals shock cancer battle ahead of surgery Escape To The Country buyer breaks down in tears and walks off camera as 'unbelievable' reveal leaves her 'speechless' Meghan appears to make thinly-veiled dig at the royal family as she says she and Harry were 'in the trenches' when they started dating Inside Poppy Delevingne's lavish baby shower with A-list guests and a royal flourish - as she prepares to welcome first child Molly Sims, 51, parties like a teenager on spring break as she models bikinis and drinks tequila in latest trend Telling signs Billy Ray Cyrus and Elizabeth Hurley are connecting on a deeper level - as body language expert reveals new couple are on the 'same page emotionally' 'Bitingly funny and impossibly smart' comedy series with perfect 100% Rotten Tomatoes score is finally free to stream Tammy Hembrow's husband Matt Zukowski finally breaks his silence on his mystery absence amid chatter that the pair are headed for divorce Rhian Sugden sends temperatures soaring as she poses in sizzling lingerie after hitting back at fears over 'marital issues' Blake Lively, 37, gets a strong show of support from her family including rarely seen sister Lori, 58, at premiere Jackie 'O' Henderson hits back at disgruntled neighbour who called her 'disgusting' after multi-million dollar mansion build sparked fury John Lithgow reveals what he did when friend who has trans child begged him not to star in Harry Potter show ANOTHER beloved kids' TV show slapped with trigger warning from ITV for 'language of the period' in streaming crackdown Harry Potter TV series launches search for men with VERY unusual feature to play wizards - so could you fit the bill? Meghan breaks down in tears as she reveals 'love language' gift she will give Archie and Lili when they turn 18 and gushes over her 'pride' in them Susan Sarandon's daughter Eva Amurri gets plastic surgery makeover after critics were 'scandalized' by her breasts in low-cut wedding gown Travis Kelce UNFOLLOWS Ryan Reynolds on Instagram amid Taylor Swift's feud with Blake Lively The Last Of Us fans 'in tears' over devastating act following bombshell death Strictly Come Dancing professional panics fans announcing brand new TV show away from BBC hit - as they fret 'does this mean you're leaving?!' Distressing new detail about how Gene Hackman died in latest autopsy report Georgia Toffolo's millionaire husband James Watt completes emotional London Marathon against doctors' advice - but with brutal after-effects Nicola Coughlan is the epitome of chic in a green sequinned dress and shades as she leaves her handprints in cement during Cannes TV Festival Holly Hagan reveals botched surgeries are her 'biggest regret' and left her 'thousands of pounds' out of pocket as she shows off her body transformation Sickened This Morning fans rage 'that's put me off my breakfast' as man with 'world's fastest sperm' reveals training regime and insists 'it's a real, professional sport' Vernon Kay and Tess Daly look unrecognisable in throwback photo posted for his 51st birthday - as their daughter Phoebe pays tribute with adorable family snap Kristin Cavallari risks wardrobe malfunction with VERY risque look for Stagecoach Tense moment Sarah Ferguson makes Albo squirm in ABC interview - as awkward comments his own treasurer made about the housing crisis resurface Gemma Collins looks incredible as she poses up a storm in a white bandeau swimsuit after revealing weight loss jabs helped her lose two stone JoJo Siwa's wild weekend with Chris Hughes: CBB star drops major hints about their 'love story' - after she dumped partner at wrap party Kyle Walker is caught watching popular Netflix show about cheating as England star shocks passengers by taking RYANAIR flight Glastonbury urged to ban Irish rappers Kneecap from performing over 'kill your MP' rant as daughter of murdered Tory demands apology Blake Lively and Anna Kendrick pose for awkward red carpet snaps as they attempt to brush off feud rumours at Another Simple Favor screening in New York Alan Shearer rips into rugby star son-in-law-to-be after he almost missed family outing at the London Marathon in 12-hour ordeal Former Manchester City star who quit football at 26 is now one of UK's richest people under 40 with fashion empire worth £83MILLION Harry Potter star Rupert Grint shares the first snap of his newborn baby and reveals their adorable name - after secretly welcoming second child with Georgia Groome Peppa Pig star Mummy Pig reveals pregnancy has brought her and Daddy Pig closer together as the couple prepare to welcome a baby girl Controversial chef Gordon Ramsay unleashes expletive filled spray over raw fish as he returns for debut of MasterChef Australia: Back To Win Pregnant Georgia Harrison shares glimpse of her blossoming bump for the FIRST time amid sunny getaway after revealing she's expecting her first child Is Tom Cruise's dream of a knighthood finally coming true? Hollywood titan is declared an 'honorary Brit' after bizarre rebrand as an 'Anglophile' Archie and Lilibet's flowing red hair wins them an army of new fans... but it's not just their British relatives they take after as Harry jokes about his 'ginger gene' Blake Lively puts on a brave face alongside husband Ryan Reynolds and mother Elaine at Another Simple Favor afterparty following her awkward red carpet appearance Comedian Ross Noble forced to reschedule 'next few shows' due to a kidney infection as he shares snap from hospital bed Jeremy Renner reveals 'tiny but monumental' mistake that caused horrific snowplow accident Good Morning Britain host reveals 'immense pain' and admits 'I can hardly move' as they return to show after extended break Rosie Huntington-Whiteley looks ethereal in a sheer white ensemble for Tiffany shoot after revealing it took 'two years' for her body to feel 'normal' after having children Capital Summertime Ball 2025 lineup: Huge 90s pop icon to play her first UK show in SIX YEARS as she leads the star performers confirmed Elizabeth Hurley shares new loved-up snaps with boyfriend Billy Ray Cyrus after revealing shock romance as pals claim they are 'set to marry' Zayn Malik's friends 'insist daughter Khai, 4, saved him and helped him turn his life around following concerns for his wellbeing' after One Direction exit Chic Miley Cyrus showcases her diverse sense of style as she undergoes FOUR outfit changes in one day in Paris TOWIE's Dan Edgar makes shock confession about Ella Rae Wise romance after she broke down in tears over their split John Terry posts VERY intimate photo of how wife Toni is 'looking after me' after she cheered him on with a kiss at London Marathon - which left him with bleeding nipples! Adele Roberts breaks down in tears live on Lorraine as she receives emotional message from her cancer nurse after 'extraordinary' marathon world record Elle Fanning stuns in an embellished peach dress as she is joined by host of A-listers at film awards Chris Hughes predicted he 'might meet the love of his life' in Celebrity Big Brother BEFORE entering the house and growing close to JoJo Siwa Tom Cruise, 62, 'enjoys a cinema date' with Ana de Armas, 36, in London amid swirling romance rumours Wynne Evans reveals he's been left in 'agony' amid his bid to clear his name after submitting dossier of evidence following vile sexual slur and 'gropegate' scandals Liam Gallagher cheers on his beloved Man City as they trounce Nottingham Forest in FA Cup Semi-Finals at Wembley - after 'causing chaos' with brother Noel Gene Hackman's final autopsy reveals shocking medical history after actor was found dead at 95 Antiques Roadshow guest clasps hand over mouth as she learns whopping value of 'broken' charity shop brooch she bought for just £2.50 Celebrity London Marathon finishing times: Spencer Matthews, Harry Judd, Adele Roberts and Jake Quickenden come out with top results Royal fans share bizarre conspiracy connecting Lilibet to classic Judy Garland movie after hearing the little Princess speak for the first time Tanya Bardsley looks casual as she is spotted for first time since spat with former The Real Housewives of Cheshire co-star and bestie Christine McGuinness Paula Radcliffe shares emotional clip of her daughter, Isla, 18, crossing the London Marathon finishing line after battling ovarian cancer age 13 Gemma Collins 'in talks to make her grand return to the jungle for I'm A Celebrity All Stars' despite famously quitting after just 72 hours in first stint Ross Kemp shaken as he learns of 'dreadful' relative who 'threatened to behead his mum with a kitchen knife' - and was 'conveniently forgotten' by family Celebrity Big Brother's JoJo Siwa and Chris Hughes to face first TV grilling - after raising eyebrows with close relationship in the house Alesha Dixon 'is back together with partner of 18 years Azuka Ononye' as pair 'give it one last try after shock split' Lorraine Kelly sips on cocktails in a fluffy robe as she enjoys family weekend away at luxury five-star hotel in Edinburgh Braless Kylie Jenner puts on a VERY busty display in a daringly plunging top before slipping into skin-tight workout gear for sizzling social media post Blake Lively makes bold red carpet statement as beleaguered actress arrives at premiere with Ryan Reynolds Kim Kardashian is SLAMMED for wearing diamond anklets that 'costs more than a house' to the beach Inside the after-party: Liverpool stars' proud WAGs join the title celebrations in behind-the-scenes photos from Anfield lounge Furious fans demand refunds after 'fraudulent' influencer admits she secretly micro-dosed on Ozempic while selling diet plans Grace viewers have A LOT of complaints just minutes into ITV finale as they call out string of baffling blunders Nicole Kidman's niece Lucia Hawley shares a moving tribute as she marks a heartbreaking family milestone Joel Dommett woke up in an ambulance after FAINTING during London Marathon - following the exhausted star revealing his hectic schedule Maya Jama supports rumoured flame Ruben Dias at Wembley as his team Man City triumph in the FA cup - after pair 'took serious next step' Ben Affleck looks exhausted amid claims he's upset with JLo over sale price of their former marital home in LA Blake Lively shares insight into celebrations with husband Ryan Reynolds as his team Wrexham AFC make history with third successive promotion Eva Longoria displays her jaw-dropping physique in a strapless bejewelled gown as she scoops the Honorary Award at Platino Awards Playboy twins feared they'd end up dead like Anna Nicole Smith after lives 'crumbled' following 'traumatic' years in Hugh Hefner mansion MORE DON'T MISS Meghan Markle shares adorable unseen photos of her 'little loves' Archie and Lilibet picking flowers - hours after revealing their American accents Jessica Simpson's shocked fans react to her exposing her panties in kinky shoot amid divorce US TV star Kelly Ripa's daughter shares rare glimpse inside rich kid romance with wealthy British boyfriend Celebrity Big Brother's JoJo Siwa shares picture with Chris Hughes after spending the day together following the end of her relationship Inside the tragic death of actress Sophia Bush's Google exec ex on Everest aged just 33 which 'shattered' actress Channing Tatum's new model girlfriend Inka Williams, 25, breaks her silence on relationship as she celebrates actor's 45th birthday Baby Reindeer star Richard Gadd leads the winners at the BAFTA Craft Awards as Rivals and Slow Horses also scoop top gongs Lizzo shows off her weight loss in a busty sheer leopard print look inspired by Shania Twain Hailey Bieber's targeted message to haters as husband Justin makes declaration about 'real love' JoJo Siwa's heartbroken ex Kath Ebbs likes comment about Dance Moms star 'falling in love' with Chris Hughes on Celebrity Big Brother Pete Wicks 'is dating another Love Island star' weeks after they were spotted hugging as he moves on following split from ex Maura Higgins Exhausted John Terry races to the London Marathon finish line with bleeding nipples as Joel Dommett struggles in the heat alongside a host of celeb runners Mollie King announces the death of her beloved dog Alfie as she remembers her 'little companion' who was by her side 'almost half of her life' Now Katy Perry draws strong reaction over Star Wars themed tour costume Black Eyed Peas singer reveals he left stage just minutes before fatal festival attack Jennifer Lopez pokes fun at the economy amid fears of US recession Young William's eight-word response to marriage question as the couple celebrate 14th wedding anniversary Selma Blair goes viral after flashing her naughty underwear in jaw-dropping red carpet moment Vogue Williams makes heartbreaking admission about struggling with disordered eating from the age of 16 during her early modelling days Gabby Allen kisses boyfriend Casey O'Gorman from the crowds as he runs the London Marathon - after finally making their relationship official Downfall of Darren Day: What happened to the notorious lothario - from crack addiction to dumping fiancée Suzanne Shaw when son was 7 weeks old ITV quiz gaming show hosted by Mel Giedroyc is 'AXED after just one series due to poor ratings' Jennifer Garner and John Miller's clue they're the perfect match following Ben Affleck reconciliation rumors Newly-Single JoJo Siwa spends the weekend with Chris Hughes as close friends share 'Sunday massages' and walks in the park Khloé Kardashian reveals a KUWTK producer forced her to talk about her father's death CHRISTOPHER STEVENS reviews Louis Theroux: The Settlers on BBC2: Theroux's bumbling gaucheness is wearing uncomfortably thin... SNL star details humiliating treatment by ritzy New York restaurant while mid-conversation with Demi Moore RuPaul's Drag Race star Jiggly Caliente dies aged 43 just days after having right leg amputated Mystery as Christine McGuinness' clothing company disappears - after 'fallout with her best friend and business partner' How Princess Alexandra of Denmark was a breath of fresh air for the British Royal Family Pregnant Jesy Nelson says boyfriend Zion Foster trained for just four weeks before completing London marathon 'for their twins' in gushing tribute Dan Osborne is supported by his kids for his latest charity football match - as he returns from 'make or break holiday' with Jacqueline Jossa The Masterson's Scientology roots: As Malcolm In The Middle star prepares for TV return how his family's upbringing formed part in brother's rape case Rita Ora shows off her incredible figure in racy white bra and tiny shorts with tassel belt while performing as she supports Kylie Minogue on tour Katie Price appears joyful as she arrives at theatre for her final Pinocchio panto performance Harry Potter star Rupert Grint is a dad again! Actor 'secretly welcomes second child' with girlfriend Georgia Groome five years after birth of daughter Wednesday Pete Davidson reveals how he's been 'fooling everyone' for years Kylie Minogue, 56, flaunts her jaw-dropping figure in a leggy red mini dress before slipping into skin-tight latex on latest stop of her Tension tour Sarah Cawood, 52, admits she 'needs to stop drinking' as she confesses it leaves her with gruelling health issues following her cancer battle Vanna White reveals where she stands with ex Wheel of Fortune host Pat Saja