British Soap Awards' after party ends in chaos following bomb scare

The British Soap Awards descended into chaos on Saturday night after a bomb threat forced an emergency evacuation of the after-party at Lond...

The British Soap Awards descended into chaos on Saturday night after a bomb threat forced an emergency evacuation of the after-party at Londons Hackney Town Hall. The star-studded celebration, hosted by Jane McDonald, Sir David Jason, and Larry Lamb, was abruptly halted just before 1am when security ordered all guests to vacate the venue. Attendees, including actors from across the UKs biggest soap operas, were seen gathering outside, visibly stunned and confused by the sudden evacuation. A source told The Mirror, It was total panic. Security rushed around and told everyone to get out immediately. At first, they didnt say why, but soon we were told there was a bomb threat. Everyone was left standing outside, confused and shocked. An ITV spokesperson later confirmed the incident, stating, Owing to a security alert after the recording of the awards, it was necessary to evacuate the after party venue. Everyone was cleared from the building safely. Video clips shared online showed prominent soap actors such as EastEnders Tameka Empson and Hollyoaks star Emmett J. Scanlan among the crowds on the street, as security personnel cordoned off the area. Some guests were visibly frustrated as they were denied re-entry into the building. It was surreal. One minute we were celebrating, the next we were out on the pavement wondering what was going on, another attendee told reporters. No official information has yet been released about the source or credibility of the bomb threat. Both ITV and the Metropolitan Police have been contacted for further comment. Earlier in the evening, the ceremony had seen EastEnders dominate the awards, taking home eight gongs, including Best Soap, as the BBC drama marked its 40th anniversary. The shows dramatic live episode and the return of iconic character Angie Watts secured Scene of the Year, while Lacey Turner was named Best Leading Performer. Steve McFadden also won Best Dramatic Performance for his portrayal of Phil Mitchell, though he was not present at the event. By contrast, Coronation Street and Emmerdale both failed to secure any of the major announced awards, a significant blow ahead of ITVs planned schedule changes in 2026 that will see weekly episode durations reduced. Despite the glitter and celebration, the night ended with uncertainty and disruption as the venue remained closed and many guests left the scene. The incident has cast a shadow over what was meant to be a highlight in the British television calendar.The post British Soap Awards' after party ends in chaos following bomb scare appeared first on Linda Ikeji Blog.