Breaking News from Portugal: An Easyjet flight has been delayed "for some hours" by Pete Matthews' ego. A spokesman for the no-frills carrier confirmed that crew struggled to get the mountain running star's ego on board the aircraft. "There are some technical glitches that are too complex to explain- this one is pure and simple- we couldn't get it [the ego] through the door." The source confirmed that the service had now left London, but would not be drawn on whether the ego was on board.
Our man in Faro airport (who flew with British Airways) told us via ISDN connection that there was a "growing tension" at the holiday destination. "Hundreds of passengers are waiting to get on board that very aircraft to fly back to London. They are not at all happy at this development and staff are threatening to change their orange uniforms so as not to clash with Matthews' hair".
More as soon as we get it.