Archive May 13, 2025

Customers at the store in Bedford were invited to sample different flavours of popchips while blindfolded – but little did they know Tom Grennan was waiting to greet them

Singer Tom Grennan left fans speechless when he made a surprise appearance at a blind taste test event in his hometown of Bedford. The event, held at the local Tesco store, invited customers to sample various flavours of popchips while blindfolded. But when they removed their blindfolds, they were shocked to find themselves face-to-face with the 29-year-old pop star.

Grennan, a Brit Awards nominee, had secretly swapped places with a staff member while the shoppers were sampling the “better-for-you” snack. As a special treat, Grennan presented the lucky shoppers with VIP tickets to an exclusive gig scheduled for later this month.

One fan, Liz Sullivan, 46, from Bedford, was overjoyed when she recognised Grennan’s voice, exclaiming: “OMG, I know whose voice that is – this is the most ridiculous day.”

Another fan, Lucas Johnston, 18, from Oxfordshire, instantly recognised his idol and greeted him with a warm, “How are you, boss?”

The star, who now resides in London, reflected on his return to his hometown, saying: “Coming back to my hometown, where it all started for me, and pulling off this surprise for my fans was so special. I’ve got so many fond memories here.”

He added: “Teaming up with popchips to give back a little joy to the people who have supported me from day one was amazing.”

Grennan’s fourth album, ‘Everywhere I Went, Led Me to Where I Didn’t Want to Be’, is set to be released on August 15th and his UK and Ireland tour commences on the 3rd of September at Bournemouth’s BIC.

Other gigs in September include a performance at Birmingham’s Utilita Arena on the 4th, London’s The O2 on the 6th, Cardiff’s Utilita Arena on the 9th, and Nottingham’s Motorpoint Arena on the 10th.

He’ll also be gracing the stage at Glasgow’s OVO Hydro on the 11th, Dublin’s 3Arena on the 13th, Aberdeen’s P&J Arena on the 15th, and Newcastle’s Utilita Arena on the 16th.

With the best in the business descending on Cannes Film Festival this week, here’s how and where to find all of your favourite famous faces – but be warned, celeb-spotting isn’t cheap

Cannes Film Festival kicks off today with a star-studded opening ceremony on the Côte d’Azur, and with celebrities like Robert De Niro and Bella Hadid in attendance, there’s plenty of star spotting to be done.

I’m here at the film festival and have already paid a visit to some of the locations the A-list are residing in, with Julia Garner, Naomie Harris and Bella Hadid all just touching distance away.

The Carlton Cannes, A Regent Hotel, is where you’re likely to find Julia Garner, Naomie Harris and Mobland star Ansel Boone. These celebs are staying in the beachfront haven and are amongst those attending Tuesday’s invite-only Vanity Fair lunch at the hotel’s beach club.

Perfect for people watching, I spotted Julia grabbing a drink in the lobby while Ansel laughed along with pals by the door, so very casual.

However, paying a visit to this hotel won’t be cheap, with a diet coke from the lobby bar coming in at €14, while the cheapest drink on the menu is an espresso coffee at €9. They will bring you some nuts and olives though, if that helps the blow…

Across the beach is the coveted Hôtel Martinez, which this year is housing the likes of Bella Hadid and Heidi Klum. If you’re looking to catch some nonchalant A-list action, this is the place to hang around.

Heidi and her husband Tom Kaulitz arrived to the five-star hotel yesterday, joining Andie MacDowell and supermodel Irina Shayk.

With Chopard taking over it’s rooftop bar for their star-studded line-up of exclusive events, this hotel is a hub for the A-list. You’ll have to be smart about your celeb hunting though, as the Martinez bar is closed for bookings and up to the security guards whether you’ll be let in.

Slightly further out is the Hotel Du Cap Eden Roc, which has previously welcomed Tom Hanks, Leonardo Di Caprio and the Kardashians. It is also the home of the annual amfAR Gala, which will return for another year next week.

If the celeb hotel haunts aren’t your speed, there is also the film festival itself. With the opening ceremony kicking things off tonight and Tom Cruise heading to the Mission Impossible premiere tomorrow evening, it wouldn’t go a miss sticking around the Palais – where the premieres take place.

And if the stars aren’t in their hotels or at the screenings, they are likely at an invite-only party. Luckily, we’ve got access to many of these too.

Head to hotspots such as the Carlton Cannes beach, Lucia Cannes and Copal Beach to try your luck at some parties across the week. While you may not make it inside, those A-Listers have to stumble out at some point…

Love Island winners, Gabby Allen and Casey O’Gorman, have split up, according to reports. The perky pair only became boyfriend and girlfriend last month, but have now decided to call it quits.They have reportedly ended things on good terms, with a source saying they just realised it “wasn’t going to work anymore”.

They said: “Casey and Gabby have both decided to part ways. They had a really good relationship and enjoyed each others time but the reality is that they are focusing on different things and they both have realised that. Neither of them have parted ways badly but they just knew it wasn’t going to work anymore.

“Both have confided in quite a few friends about this and so it’s not really a secret in their circles, but they’ve made the decision to part ways this week,” reports The Sun.

Gabby, 33, and Casey, 28, only became official in April when Gabby shared a clip of the couple on Instagram with the caption: “Boyfriend does my voiceover. Getting red carpet ready with @maybelline.”

However, Casey kept coy about the couple’s status, telling Today.com: “Like,I will ask Gabby to be my girlfriend at some point.

“But do you know what it is? It’s all this like noise of, ‘When are you going to ask? When are you going to ask?’ I feel like I don’t want to now just ask it because people are saying it. I want to just do it.”

Gabby added: “We don’t feel pressure from boyfriend and girlfriend to where we are now. I think it will happen just naturally.”

Fans thought the writing may be on the wall for the couple when Casey jokingly mocked pal Ronnie Vint for making things official with fellow Love Islander, Harriett Blackmore.

In February, Gabby and Casey shared snaps of their double date with previous Love Island All-Stars winners Molly Smith and Tom Clare.

In a video clip posted on his Instagram Stories, Casey addresses their fans as he has his arm around Gabby while travelling to their date in a taxi. He initially spread panic among fans of the couple, who were already worried they’d split up, by saying: “Hello, we are back together.” Casey immediately allayed fears by quickly adding: “We hadn’t split up.” Gabby added jokingly: “Don’t panic, don’t panic.”

The couple were crowned the winners of ITV Love Island All Stars, receiving a staggering £50,000 cash prize to split between them.

However, it looks like the prize money is the only thing they’re leaving the show with as they return to their single status.

The Mirror has contacted Gabby and Casey’s reps for comment.

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