Martin Kemp (Ian West/PA) DNA Journey sees the father and son duo explore their family history, including a rumour about the family of Martin's wife Shirley. He had a little Faith! I don't want want people in the house. Shirlie then gave birth to second child Roman in 1993, whose now carved out a successful career for himself as a presenter, DJ and model. Martin Kemp and his wife Shirliehave recently purchased a Victorian property, and they are in the process of completely renovating their new home. 22.00 18.99 Hardback Added to basket. His spouse, Shirlie is a former backing singer of the group Wham! Shirlie Kemp (ne Shirley Holliman; born 18 April 1962) is an English singer, who found fame in the 1980s with Wham! He presents a successful breakfast show on Capital FM between 6am-10am Monday to Friday and 6am-9am on Saturday mornings. 3,277 following. Martin and Shirlie Kemp discuss their marriage. on Top Of The Pops singing Young Guns, and I couldn't take my eyes off Shirlie," he said. Sunday, 5th March 2023See today's front and back pages, download the newspaper, order back issues and use the historic Daily Express newspaper archive. And we survived that so we could have survived anything because I think if you love someone, you love someone, and you get through it. We recently went for my 60th birthday just the four of us: me, Shirlie, Harley and Roman, the star added to the Evening Standard. Martin's mum answered and I said, 'Is Martin there, please?' Martin hadn't ever been that keen on singing until he did Chicago last year, but he has a great voice,' says Shirlie. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. There were no Instagram updates or even text messages. The duo also re-united in 2011 for the Here & Now 10th Anniversary tour' starting on 24 June 2011. Martin and Shirlie Kemp: 'We lost everything but it made our marriage stronger' In the 1980s they were the stars of the pop world - but just as quickly their fortunes crashed. [1] After Lee left to join the Style Council and later marry its lead singer Paul Weller, she was replaced by "Pepsi" DeMacque, and this duo performed on all the Wham! Erstklassige Nachrichtenbilder in hoher Auflsung bei Getty Images The former EastEnders star continued: "But when I go over I get a really strange reaction. The kitchen has a number of high-tech fittings including a WiFi operated coffee machine and oven - with the fridge hidden in a separate room. What's striking on meeting this couple is how normal they seem, how unshowbizzy. Shirlie went on to marry Martin Kemp, with whom she had son Roman - now a celeb in his own right. 'Shirlie is the funniest person I know,' says Martin. In 2021, Kemp fronted BBC Three documentary Roman Kemp: Our Silent Emergency which takes a look at about male mental health. How the Princess of Wales recreated her 2006 outfit from Prince William's Sandhurst graduation Behind-the-scenes at fashion week with the Spencers! Upstairs there are a number of bedrooms that the Kemp's have been busy renovating, with the roof above the master suite totally replaced. There have been other losses too that make the memories of their courtship all the more bittersweet. Shirlie and Harley in St Lucia, 2013; Shirlie was renewing her wedding vows with husband Martin. He went on to ask around about the unknown blonde star he saw on the TV before bumping into his now wife at an afterparty. They have daughter Harley, and son Roman, whose Godfather is the late George Michael, who Shirlie used to be a back-up singer for in his band Wham! He's the heart-throb; she's the home-maker. And it seems George wasn't thrilled to be playing gooseberry either. 519K followers. "My father was a builder and I learnt a lot from him about transforming houses. The down to earth actor enjoyed a quick breakfast and then left in a small Toyota saloon with wife Shirlie at the wheel. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. They have two children. It was George who finally took the number from her and dialled it. The lower half of his body was covered by wife Shirlie, who stood in front to snap . PHOTOS:Martin and Shirlie Kemp's magical former home. By this time the twos pop careers had started to stall. Of course, every romance starts somewhere, and for Martin, he first came into contact with Shirlie long before they first started dating in 1983, as he saw her performing on Top of the Pops with Wham! Shirlie was a good friend of the late George Michael. backing singer Pepsi) was the one who first decided the pair should get together, 'Two weeks later we were at some VIP screening and there she was. I couldnt take my eyes off Shirlie, he told Mail Online. When the couple met in the 1980s, Shirlie was a backing singer for pop duo Wham! 'I was away a lot on tour,' recalls Martin, 58, the bass player with 80s chart-toppers Spandau Ballet. Martin Kemp (left) and Shirlie Kemp (right) Speaking of her personal life, Shirlie even wrote a book with her beloved husband titled 'It's a Love Story'. The Spandau Ballet bassist, 61, and his wife Holliman, 60, both found themselves in the bottom two . As I was walking down Camden High Street I saw Shirlie standing on the corner and my heart sank because she had brought her mate, and her mate wasGeorge Michael, Martin said. In fact, last year to prove their marriage is indeed stronger than ever, the duo released their first ever musical project together, a duets album entitled In The Swing of It, despite Shirlie previously retiring from music. What a story to tell the grandkids, though. The after snap showed the walls had been painted a bright white, but the couple had kept a rustic feel with the wooden beam and cream tiled floors. ', Prince Harry in 'fit of pique' after royal snub says Loose Women star, Free and naked Britney bares it all on Instagram, Alison Hammond admits she got 'slated' for shouting at Meghan Markle, Cillian Murphy quits London after kids develop 'posh English accents', Martin Kemps wife admits their kids 'worried' about them 'divorcing', Roman Kemp admits mum Shirlie helped pull him out in bad time, Roman Kemp opens up on difficult chats with dad Martin Kemp. career, Holliman and DeMacque decided to form their own act, named Pepsi & Shirlie. [1], Holliman was never a band member of what became Wham! The room appears to have been fitted with a huge crystal chandelier, with the walls throughout finished with neutral white, creams and blues. If you wish to change your mind and would like to stop receiving communications from hellomagazine.com, you can revoke your consent by clicking on "unsubscribe" in the footer of the newsletter. KEMP Martin Sr., passed away at the N.J. Veterans Memorial Home on Friday, October 24, 2008. He was a big Spandau fan. 'I was particularly close to my mum and losing her knocked me for six,' Shirlie says. The musician appeared on Channel 4s Celebrity Gogglebox with his son and Capital FM DJ Roman, where the duo were beloved by viewers due to their banter and funny dynamic. ', So after this new departure, is the door still open for another Spandau reunion? 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From the outside, their marriage might look slightly unbalanced. Spandau Ballet star Martin Kemp, 61, and his wife Shirlie Kemp, 60, have been married since 1988 but the 80s pop singer admitted their first exchange did not go to plan. Taking to Instagram, the father-of-two - who shares son Roman, 29,. Since 1988, they are together and till now, their love bond is very strong. Fame is just a ticket to get work.'. Eventually, they managed to organise their first date but Martin ended up playing third wheel to none other than George Michael, who acted as chaperone for a very nervous Shirlie. She was even due to have dinner with him on Boxing Day 2016, the day AFTER he died. Taking to Instagram, the father-of-two - who shares son Roman, 29, and daughter Harley, 33, with his wife, praised their stunning kitchen. Like this story? They were launched to fame as backing singers and dancers for Wham. split, the girls went out on their own and in1987, they released their debut single Heartache. Beloved wife of Martin, mum to Mark and Stephanie, mother-in-law to Kelly and nana to Lorena. Rick and Marty give them a tour of key sites in the treasure hunt's 227-year history. 'I'd never told them about Wham!,' admits Shirlie. Shirlie is best known for being a former backing singer of the group Wham!, and one half of the 1980s pop duo, Pepsi & Shirlie. Martin Kemp and his wife Shirlie shocked fans earlier this year when they announced they were leaving their beautiful family home for an ambitious renovation project and now they've shared the stark reality of the progress. Holliman had met Kemp through mutual friend George Michael,[1][2] and the pair married in St. Lucia in 1988. She works as a photographer, director and singer-song writer. Martin had been asked to record an album, and he'd wanted her to help out on a song that required a female voice. Roman Kemp could not believe his eyes as his parents Martin and Shirley . In 1991, they returned with the album Change and single Someday, a song produced by George. She said, 'Oh, Shirl, he's the most handsome man I've ever seen. In the first photo, the blue carpets had been partially ripped up to reveal tiles underneath, while the walls were bare with brackets lying on the floor in the background the remnants of the former storage cabinets. Go. 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READ:Exclusive: Martin Kemp talks cooking, romance and his fondest 80s memories, MORE:Shirlie Kemp reveals the real reason she and husband Martin Kemp moved. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. By Hanna Flint. So why was being grilled about her books on Mastermind so Why should I be asked to tip when I shop online? Born April 18, 1962 Add or change photo on IMDbPro ', Shirlie joked about how Martin even looked movie-star perfect when he was on what she worried might be his deathbed. Fans were stunned with the new look, writing in the comments section: "Ahh I love seeing new life being brought to old spaces," and: "Yay!!!!! 147 following. BURGART, BERNICE (BUNNY) HELEN, recently of San Mateo, CA, passed away Nov. 13, 2002 at her home, from complications of lung cancer diagnosed In 1999; she was 87. Ant and Dec react as viewers urge Charlene 'to leave' I'm A Celeb[LATEST]Carol Vorderman talks 'uncomfortable' I'm A Celeb shower scene[ADMISSION]Aaron Carter 'looked thin, tired and not OK physically' before death[HEALTH]. Martin had been working on a solo album with super producer Brian Rawling (Cher, Tina Turner, One Direction) when he invited his wife to step back into the recording studio for the first time in 30 years to help him out on a track. Bemice was born in Red Bud . Spandau Ballet bassist Martin Kemp and wife Shirley at Heathrow Airport in 1985 Credit: PA. Shirlie hopes the album will get people singing along in their homes doing the cleaning or cooking the . 'I always loved the music, but the fame, no. They were launched to fame as backing singers and dancers for Wham! He co-starred in "McDonald & Dodds" in February 2021 with Jason Watkins and Rob Brydon. He is an actor and director, known for EastEnders (1985), The Krays (1990) and Waxwork II: Lost in Time (1992). Queen Letizia of Spain is polished in a recycled Reiss skirt as she joins King Felipe VI at Repli-Kate! Sign up to our newsletter to get other stories like this delivered straight to your inbox. She was even due to have dinner with him on Boxing Day 2016, the day AFTER he died. Although they knew their dad was famous, Harleymoon and Roman didn't realise until they were teenagers that their mum had been too. star spouse. According to the podcast host, the Wham! Martin Kemp and his wife Shirlie Holliman have been unmasked as The Masked Singer's first duo. Spandau Ballet star and actor Martin Kemp enjoys a family breakfast at Mel's Diner on the Sunset Strip with wife Shirlie Holliman and son Roman. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who was deeply devoted to her family. Start Free Trial. The photos showed the white counters and matching white marble tops, fitted with gold detailing and surrounding a huge white sink. Pepsi and Shirlie are an 80s pop dup who began as back singers and dancers for George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley band Wham! I don't want people to see me scratching my bits and all that'. Watch: Martin Kemp on falling in love with wife Shirlie at first sight They have one of most envied marriages in British pop. 'They just saw him as Mum and Dad's mate,' says Martin. They went on to have two children, daughter Harley and son Roman - who is famed for hosting the Capital Radio Breakfast Show and now stars in I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here! "From [] More info. They approached us and I was like 'oh my God let's absolutely do it'. Martin looked incredible as he showed off his bare chest in the shower shot. Martin Kemp Tour Dates & Tickets 2023 | Ents24 Martin Kemp Tour Dates Martin has sold millions of records worldwide as part of Spandau Ballet. Shirlie and Martin Kemp: It's a Love Story sees the Gold hitmaker and Pepsi and Shirlie singer discuss the highs and lows of their life and career, after more than 30 years of marriage. The next episode of Im A Celebrity will be on tonight at 9pm on ITV. 'It was so close,' says Martin. Kate cheekily interjected and said Shirlie had previously told her it the rejection was not intentional. Their couple was loved by everyone. Well my love of houses is still there but sadly my dad isnt here anymore but his spirit will be around as I bring this lovely house back to life #home #victorianhouse #building #interiors #painting #decor #decoratingtips.". ', Lifelong friend of the couple, George Michael, seemed to represent a more troubled side and Shirlie said there were two sides to him. on Top of the Pops," he mused, while speaking to Kate Thornton on her podcast White Wine Question Time. March 2023 Mar 10 Fri Barnsley, Birdwell Venue Martin Kemp - The Ultimate Back To The 80s DJ Set View Tickets Mar 11 Sat It was an incredibly hard time, worse for Shirlie really. New photos and videos uploaded to their dedicated Instagram account @maisonnumber9 showed the dramatic scenes in their ripped-out kitchen. On 29 November 2002, Holliman was a back-up vocalist in the Concert for George, a concert celebrating the music of the late George Harrison. Duchess dons $1,610 Carolina Herrera cape, $300 vegan leather Lovely in lilac! They arranged to meet at London's Camden Palace nightspot. During their Wham! The team welcomes newly elected premier of Nova Scotia, Tim Houston and his wife to the island. "This is my little studio that will be ever changing for photoshoots but this is how it looks today!" Shirlie Kemp, 57, found fame in the 80s pop group Wham! It's a Love Story" was published in October 2020 by Martin Kemp and his wife Shirley. After Holliman took time out from work to care for her husband through his illness with brain tumours,[1] she was declared bankrupt in September 1996,[1] and the family moved from Hampstead Heath to Muswell Hill to allow Kemp to recover. 'We spent the evening trying to lose him.' Pepsi and Shirlie are an 80s pop dup who began as back singers and dancers for George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley band Wham! 'I wouldn't encourage anyone to try to become famous,' says Shirlie. The cupid who first decided that Martin Kemp and Shirlie Holliman both pop icons at the time, he with Spandau, she as one half of Wham! There have been other bereavements, including George. Martin Kemp and wife Shirley arrive for the British Academy Children's Awards 2011 at the Hilton Hotel in Park Lane, central London. [35] The couple have a daughter, Harley Moon [36] (born August 1989) [36] and a son, Roman [37] [38] (born January 1993). Shirlie Kemp. Martin Kemp. A mix of old classics such as Fly Me To The Moon alongside new songs written specifically for them, the album is a joy. Aidan Milan Wednesday 4 Dec 2019 7:00 pm Shirlie and Martin have been married since 1988 (Picture: Ken McKay/ITV/REX) This year, Martin Kemp and Shirlie Holliman celebrated their 31st wedding. By registering to HELLO! "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. 'I'd always loved these old songs. 's newsletter, you acknowledge that you have read and accepted hellomagazine.com's privacy policy, the cookies policy, and the website terms of use, and that you consent to hellomagazine.com using your data according to the established laws. backing singer had been out the same day with George Michael and they had gone swimming. She said, 'Oh, Shirl, he's the most handsome man I've ever seen. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. Oscar Cainer tells all, How to dress like a grown up: Trust me, loose fit can be flattering, says Shane Watson, Anti-agers no one but you needs to know about,Inge Van Lotringen tells all. 'Egos! He was this big pop star and I was scared he would be a proper pop star. Both Martin and Shirlie are enjoying a renaissance in the public eye as of late, thanks in no part to son Romans stint on Im A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here! Martin Kemp is married to both Pepsi and Shirlie. Shirlie is best. On the topic of modern love, Shirlie said: I really do feel sorry for kids nowadays, maybe even more so girls, because you know that your boyfriend has all this access to seeing millions of girls on his phone. Pictured, the couple at a premiere in October 1998. Follow. So that was it.'. 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Martin Kemp with wife Shirlie MARTIN KEMP has lived a charmed life. Martin and Shirlie have been married since 1988. Martin Kemp and his wife Shirlie have one of the longest-standing marriages in all of British celeb-dom. When you think of the 60s, 70s, and 80s - one of the first things that comes to mind is how groovy everyone looked. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. WATCH: Martin and Shirlie Kemp's former garden is so enchanting. Two years ago Hadley said he wouldn't perform with the band again. I played the part. I remember as a little girl I would draw house plans and show my dad and ask him if he would build me a house when I get older. split, the girls went out on their own and in1987, they released their debut single Heartache. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Martin and Shirlie have shown off their kitchen, The couple have been busy renovating their new Victorian home, Their sitting room has an ornate period feel, Fans are convinced the duo are behind Cat and Mouse's masks, The renovations have been documented on their Instagram page for the home, The Kemps shared this cosy snap of the house at Christmas, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). They went on to have two children: daughter Harley Moon Kemp (born August 1989), and son Roman Kemp (born January 1993).