Champions League final chaos: John Bishop and Damien Lewis left stranded in Paris after flight is delayed for six hours | World News
Comedian John Bishop and actor Damien Lewis revealed they were stuck on a plane for six hours after arriving in Paris to watch the Champions League final.
Liverpool lost to Real Madrid 1-0 at the Stade de France, just north of the city, on Saturday night.
The game was overshadowed by in-game policy when people were torn apart and engaged in clashes with the authorities.
However, the British duo had a slightly different experience after sharing a string of tweets about their flight home from the match being delayed by more than six hours.
Lewis started the series by sharing: “With @johnbishop100 on my way home from Paris. Top guy. YNWA.”
They also took selfies together while on the flight.
But 5 hours later, the couple came back on social media to admit they were still stuck on the runway
Bishop wrote: “I found a spot on a club charter flight from Paris. It felt like a win when I started with @lewis_damian. More than five hours later we still haven’t moved. I wish I had. what I’ve got is the train”. “
An hour later, the flight still hadn’t taken off.
Lewis, who is known for his roles in Homeland and Billions, wrote: “Spend those six hours for me and @JohnBishop100 Monday in Big Brother House.”
The pair later shared a snap of themselves together in the cockpit.
Lewis said: “S’alright @ JohnBishop100 and I had an idea.”
Bishop then went on to condemn the actions of the French authorities at the match on Twitter.
He said: “At the gate in Paris – been here for 25 minutes and no one is allowed in – shamelessly treats the fans who are showing an unbelievable level of patience.”
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Tear tear gas at Liverpool fans
Scary scenes unfolded outside on the pitch after supporters with tickets had to wait in long lines to get into the stadium, before French police used tear gas.
Several were kept waiting for much of the first half and fans spoke of officers pointing guns at them after the game.
A notice from the Prefecture de Police, the Paris police force, said queues formed after fans arrived without tickets.
However, Liverpool later released a statement calling for a thorough investigation into the events off the ground.
A spokesperson for the Foreign Office said: “Our consular officers are assisting individuals affected by the events in Paris, and are in contact with local authorities.”
