Stacey Solomon and Gemma Collins break down in tears as they lead celebs clapping for the NHS amid coronavirus pandemic

STACEY Solomon, Gemma Collins, and the Beckhams led the celebrities clapping for the NHS in a moving tribute this evening.

The stars were out in force as they backed the emotional #ClapForCarers campaign amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

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The campaign urged Brits to go outside at 8pm this evening and clap to show their appreciation for our frontline carers at this worrying time.

Cheers and applause were heard up and down the country, with some of Britain's biggest stars taking to Instagram to reveal that they had also done their bit for the cause.

Stacey, 30, was reduced to tears as she filmed herself and 10-month-old son Rex clapping at the window.

With her eyes welling up in the short clip, she captioned the post: "I don't know if you can hear but the whole street is clapping and I had to stop the camera because I was about to burst into tears."

She later added: "Feel so grateful to have the privilege of being in isolation with my family, knowing there are so many INCREDIBLE, selfless heroes out there risking their lives to make sure we stay safe and get through this.

"Thank you, thank you, thank you. We love you. Our heroes."

Gemma also found the entire thing emotional, breaking down in tears as she posted about the clapping on Instagram.

She said: "It was really emotional to see everyone coming together at this time.

"Everyone's in the unknown at the minute and it's just amazing that everyone came out and showed their support.

"It's just a really scary time, I didn't think I'd be this scared but I am, and we have just got to stay calm and hope that this goes away really quickly."

Meanwhile, Victoria filmed husband David and their three youngest children clapping from their home.

Off camera, the former Spice Girl says: "We are all clapping to show our thanks to all the people who are working so hard for the NHS.

"All the doctors, all the nurses keeping us safe and working so, so hard."

David then added: "They're away from their families, we are so proud of you guys, thank you so much."

Victoria previously revealed that their oldest son Brooklyn is currently stranded in the US due to travel restrictions as a result of the deadly disease.

However, the 21-year-old still took part in the campaign from across the pond, sharing a video of himself clapping alongside the caption: "Far away from home right now but there in spirit.

Coronavirus was officially deemed a global pandemic earlier this month, and has claimed the lives of thousands of people across the world.

In the UK, the NHS are working tirelessly and risking their own lives to try and battle the killer virus.

In addition to tonight's applause, UK landmarks, including the Royal Albert Hall and Lincoln Cathedral, turned blue this evening as a mark of gratitude for the courageous staff on the frontline.