Ant and Dec lead tributes to those killed and hurt at Ariana Grande's Manchester Arena gig
ANT AND DEC, Demi Lovato and Cher have flocked to social media to lead the tributes to those killed and injured following an explosion at Ariana Grande’s concert at the Manchester Arena.
Celebrities have paid tribute to those affected by the explosion at Manchester Arena
People descend into chaos as they flee Manchester Arena
Manchester police have said 22people have been confirmed dead, with 52 others injured after emergency services rushed to the scene last night.
Concert goers flooded Twitter with reports of an “explosion” and “loud bangs” following 23-year-old Ariana’s last performance on stage.
A spokesman for the US singer confirmed the star was safe and said: "Ariana is okay. We are further investigating what happened."
The cause of the incident is still unknown but shocked celebrities have taken to Twitter to comment on the unfolding scenes.
Witnesses flocked to social media to share images of the devastating scenes
Ariana Grande has been confirmed as safe following an explosion at her concert at Manchester Arena
Ant and Dec shared: “Thinking about and praying for everyone at, and around, @ManchesterArena tonight. Be safe. D x.”
Singer Demi Lovato has paid tribute to the victims: “Tearing up imagining innocent concert goers losing their lives.. praying for everyone and all #arianators. My prayers are with you Manchester.”
“MY PRAYERS GO OUT TO PPL OF MANCHESTER…HAD SPECIAL TIMES THERE FROM YOUTH & BEYOND,” said Cher.
Taylor Swift wrote: "My thoughts, prayers and tears for all those affected by the Manchester tragedy tonight. I'm sending all my love."
Former One Direction member Harry Styles said: "I'm heartbroken over what happened in Manchester tonight. Sending love to everyone involved."
Concert goers fled the scene after an explosion
Coronation Street actress Kym Marsh said: “I cannot believe what is happening. Praying for the people who lost their lives tonight in Manchester. Thoughts are with their families x
Gary Lineker wrote: “Truly awful news from the great city of Manchester. Thoughts are with all those affected.”
“Sending love to those affected in Manchester," said Ellie Goulding.
Actor Charlie Carver has said: “Sending love to all those in Manchester… No matters how barbarous hate and violence can be, love will win.”