Made In Chelsea's Alex Mytton pays tribute to close friends killed in tragic Air India plane crash
Made In Chelsea star Alex Mytton has paid tribute to two of his close friends who killed in the tragic Air India plane crash.
London-based couple Fiongal and Jamie Greenlaw-Meek are among those who lost their lives in the tragedy this week.
An Air India passenger plane bound for London's Gatwick airport crashed shortly after taking off in Ahmedabad, western India, on Thursday.
Of its 242 passengers on board, there is believed to be only one survivor, British man Ajay Kumar Vishwash, who walked away with minor injuries after jumping from the jet.
In the wake of the incident, Alex, 34, shared an emotional message via his Instagram Story, paying tribute to his friends Fiongal, 39, and Jamie, 45, who had been travelling in India.
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Alex wrote: 'A bit lost for words and feeling a tad emotionally exhausted, so I just want to write a short message so as to get the message out.
'Our lovely friends Fiongal & Jamie were very sadly killed yesterday in the plane crash in India.'
Tagging his girlfriend Hannah Wood, Alex continued: 'There's a lot more I want to say about them, as they were very close to @Hannah_woood & I's heart,
'But right now I just wanted to say that if anybody wants to meet up tomorrow if they're feeling heavy, sad or just wanna hang out with some other humans I'm gonna be organising a little meet up & hug in the park or along the lines (sorry not making loads of sense atm).
'It feels like there's a lot of sadness and pain at the moment and just wanted to do something as a vigil to our friends but also for everything else going on at the moment.
'So please if you're feeling down or even just up for hanging out or just saying hey, it'll be a bunch of us just chatting and chilling in the park.'
This Morning hosts Alison Hammond, 50, and Dermot O'Leary, 52, also paid tribute to the couple at the beginning of Friday's show.
Referencing Fiongal's appearances as a guest on the show, Dermot said: 'We loved his energy that he brought to the studio.'
In the wake of the incident, Alex, 34, shared an emotional message via his Instagram Story, paying tribute to his friends Fiongal, 39, and Jamie, 45, who had been travelling in India
Former This Morning producer Martin Frizell also posted a tribute, sharing a photo of Fiongal alongside then-hosts Cat Deeley, 48, and Ben Shephard, 50
He went on to explain how Fiongal was on board the plane with husband Jamie, finishing: 'Our thoughts and our prayers go to their loved ones and all those affected by this terrible tragedy.'
Former This Morning producer Martin Frizell also posted a tribute, sharing a photo of Fiongal alongside then-hosts Cat Deeley, 48, and Ben Shephard, 50.
Martin wrote: 'So so sad to hear that Fiongal Greenlaw Meek and his partner are reported to be among the passengers and crew killed today on board the Air India flight bound for Gatwick,'
'I remember his visit to the studio in January, he was passionate about auras and although I'm a sceptical sort his vibrancy and sheer enthusiasm won folk over.
'And I know for a fact that he hoped to use his appearance on This Morning to build his Wellness brand, he had a great future ahead of him. Thoughts are with his family and friends and those of his partner Jamie.'
Before boarding the plane, Fiongal and Jamie shared a video from the airport gate to their Instagram account, The Wellness Foundry.
Fiongal said: 'We are at the airport, just boarding. Goodbye India,'
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