Which Of The Kemps Is I’m A Celebrity’s Roman Kemp Related To?

I’m A Celebrity started with a bang last night – and even though Caitlyn Jenner{ =nofollow}was (reportedly) the highest paid out of this year’s campmates, the person everybody seems to be Googling this morning is Roman Kemp, after he joked that he was the fifth most famous Kemp. So who is the Capital radio presenter? And who is he related to?

Who is Roman Kemp?

Roman Kemp is a 26-year-old radio presenter, who currently works for Capital. His dad, Martin, was the bassist with 80s legends Spandau Ballet, while mum Shirlie was formerly a member of Wham!. While he may now be a presenter, known for interviewing the world’s biggest popstars like Ed Sheeran{ =nofollow}, he actually signed a record deal at the age of 15. He has also modelled for Topshop and Asos.

Which of the Kemps is Roman related to?

His dad Martin was the bassist with 80s legends Spandau Ballet, along with Roman’s uncle Gary. His mum, Shirlie, was formerly a member of Wham!. He is not, however, related to EastEnders’ Grant Mitchell, Ross Kemp.

Is George Michael Roman’s godfather?

Yes, the late George Michael was Roman’s godfather. (His mum Shirlie was in Wham! alongside George.) Roman rarely talks about their relationship, but he did tell The Sun before his stint in the jungle that he would be open to talking about their relationship on the show. He said, 'He was a dear part of my family, so if someone asks, it’s never a negative.'

Why did Roman Kemp issue an apology?

Ahead of his place in the I’m a Celeb line-up being confirmed, the presenter admitted he had deleted historic social media posts that featured inappropriate or offensive language.

‘I did find things I’m not at all proud of,’ he said in an Instagram story. ‘I don’t associate myself with that. I know the person who wrote those things is not the man I am now, but they were there. I don’t want the legacy I have on the internet to be a place where there is negativity, or something that can cause offence. For anyone that has ever been offended by something I have said online, I am truly, deeply and utterly sorry.'

Is Roman Kemp dating anybody?

Yep. He has been with his current girlfriend Anne-Sophie Flury since 2018. They are very public about their romance on Instagram, and they own a dog together. So now you know...

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