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Perth Now
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Tom Grennan wrecked car after crashing into faeces filled sewage pipes
Tom Grennan was left covered in poo when he smashed his car into a London hotel's sewage pipes in an underground car park. The 29-year-old singer wrecked his six-day-old Mercedes-Benz G-Class - also known as a G-Wagon - when he forced the vehicle into the parking facility when it did not fit after he needed somewhere to stop off for a comfort break en route to a ballet show date with his wife, Danniella Carraturo. Tom - who was wearing a white suit - recalled how the G-Wagon's sun roof "ripped open" before his vision went "dark" and he felt cold all over his body. Then he realised he and his car were "covered" in human excrement and other waste. Tom - who gets "PTSD" from recalling the stinker of an ordeal - told Roman Kemp on the 'You About?' podcast: "Everything went dark, right? And, and cold. And I'm sat in this brand-new G-Wagon with human waste. "There's tampons in the car. There's like - I've got a white suit on because I'm going to the ballet, so I wore a white suit to the ballet. So now I'm like covered in waste. "And, honestly, I had to do the whole journey again because I had to turn the car around. "There's full-on solid poos. And I'm like, Oh my days." Tom, who cried as the G-Wagon's sunroof caved in, bawled when he phoned Danniella to explain what had happened and to apologise for being "late". And the 'Let's Go Home Together' singer, who did not want to go to the ballet in the first place, was shocked by Danniella's response to the dirty disaster. Tom said: "I got up and rang my missus because I was late, and I was like in tears. "And I rang my missus like, 'Well, you're never gonna believe what's happened.' And she went, 'I knew you didn't want to go to the ballet!" "I couldn't believe her reaction!" Before telling Roman - whose dad is former Spandau Ballet bassist Martin Kemp and mum is ex-Wham! vocalist Shirlie Kemp - about his tale, Tom said: "This car story gives me PTSD. Like, I can't go into underground car parks."
Daily Mirror
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Roman Kemp 'singled out' by Justin Bieber as he details awkward meeting
Roman Kemp said Justin Bieber once asked his opinion during a private listening session for his album Changes, but wasn't too impressed by the radio host's feedback Roman Kemp said he was once "singled out" by Justin Bieber during an awkward meeting with the Canadian singer. The radio host, 32, revealed details of the encounter which happened during private listening session for Justin's 2020 album, Changes. Roman said Justin invited him on stage to give feedback on the album in front of music industry executives - but their exchange quickly took an awkward turn. Roman said on the latest episode of his BBC Sounds podcast You About?, co-hosted with singer Tom Grennan: "He singled me out. He said I've got to come up on stage. He plays these tunes to all these label execs, looks at me and goes, 'What do you think of that one?'" Sharing his opinion, Roman said: "It's alright." But Justin didn't seem too impressed, according to the former Capital Breakfast host, as the singer replied: "Roman said it's alright? Alright?" He said he then felt the need to share more details and told Justin: "Well, yeah. It's not your best, not your worst." He added: "My words were, 'It's decent' - but I don't think he appreciated it." Roman still follows Justin on Instagram, but the singer doesn't follow him back. Back in 2021, Roman said he would often go out to party with Justin when they were younger - but admitted he is now a changed man. Chatting to The Sun, Roman revealed Justin invited him along to dinner before a party around the time he released his Purpose album. "Without a doubt, he was the wildest. He's grown into a very different young man now. He's a lot more serious and focused," Roman told the publication. "But around his Purpose album (in 2015) when he was in London, I have never seen anything like that in my life - and I thought I'd seen a lot. It went on for three weeks, every single night." Roman added that the partying "just kept going" and he reflected on the attention he received while in the presence of Justin. "I think I was 24, he'd just turned 21 and I remember standing on a sofa in a nightclub looking up and every girl in that room was trying to get my eye to say, 'You can come on to this table.' It's different world." He added: "We'd go for dinner, then leaving he didn't call for the bill. He was like, 'Oh, they sort it.' It's unbelievable, on a different level." Earlier this year, Roman opened up about feeling the "pressure" of a family trait, admitting there are times he feels like he doesn't "care". In a March recent instalment of their podcast, FFS! My dad Is Martin Kemp, Roman confessed to being "stressed" this week and often wanting to "turn everything off". This led him to question his dad, Martin, about the idea of retiring, only to learn that Martin couldn't imagine stopping. The conversation took a turn when Roman pinpointed the source of the pressure: "You." To which a surprised Martin responded, "From me? Why me? You've got a great work ethic. Is work that another way of saying you work your b***s off?". Roman clarified his view on what constitutes a good work ethic: "Good work ethic isn't you working your b******s off. It's about a balance between work and life split whilst maintaining drive." He then delved into his personal struggle: "Can you maintain drive and ambition alongside being true to yourself and understanding who you are? I struggle with that massively because I I just run myself into a moment where I'm like, 'I don't care anymore. I don't care. Like, sack it all off'."
Daily Mirror
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Roman Kemp makes 'horrendous' admission over huge childhood struggle
The One Show host Roman Kemp has opened up about his childhood and the struggles his mother Shirlie faced when he was growing up, as her fame grew Roman Kemp has opened up about the emotional toll the paparazzi took on his family during his childhood, revealing that his mother Shirlie was often left in tears for days. Martin and Shirlie Kemp, who both shot to fame in the 80s with their respective music careers, experienced the highs and lows of celebrity life. Martin, 63, made his name with the band Spandau Ballet before becoming a household face as Steve Owen in BBC soap EastEnders, while Shirlie, also 63, gained recognition as a backing singer for Wham! before forming Pepsi and Shirlie with Helen DeMacque. Their love story began on Top of the Pops, leading to marriage in 1988 and the birth of their children, Harley Moon, now 35, and Roman, 32. Roman reminisced about the challenges of growing up in the public eye, with constant media attention and witnessing his mother's distress over the intrusive paparazzi, reports Edinburgh Live. In a candid chat with musician Tom Grennan, The One Show host Roman shared memories of him and his sister Harley appearing in national magazines alongside their parents during financially difficult times. He said: "My parents had no money at the time because my dad had all these operations and s*** for his brain, so like they were trying to get more money. Roman opened up about his unconventional childhood as the son of famous parents, Martin Kemp and Shirlie Holliman while speaking on the You About? podcast. He recalled: "But then, even up to when I was maybe 13, if we'd gone on holiday, we were never allowed to go to the beach because when we went on the beach, my mum and dad would always be like 'there it is' and you'd see a boat come past, quite far out, and then like stop and they'd just be a long lens camera just taking pictures of kids on beaches." Roman said his mum would often be left in tears by the paparazzi and the resulting press coverage. "It's mad in that sense, you see it less and less now, like those old celebrity pictures on the beach, you see that a lot less now," he added. "But at the time, my whole life, me growing up, was my mum crying because they're taking horrendous pictures and they'd only use the worst picture." He reflected on a specific incident on the beach where Shirlie was visibly shaken after photographs of them on a banana boat were published. "She cried for like five days," Roman said. Speaking to Hello! Magazine, Martin and Shirlie previously opened up on their feelings about Roman entering the world of showbusiness. Martin said: "Fame is a difficult thing to cope with full stop and you have to get your head around it." "It's something that I worried about with Roman when he was younger, going into the same industry [as us]. It's a difficult thing, but Roman's got his feet on the ground, and I'm really happy for him." Shirlie voiced her worries about the intense "pressure" from social media and the damaging effects of online comments. Roman Kemp, known for his stint as the host of Capital FM's Breakfast Show until 2024 and now a presenter on The One Show, previously discussed the challenges he faces with celebrity status. In an interview with Radio Times Magazine, he confessed: "The only part about fame I find difficult is being known. "When you've got someone coming over to you in the middle of the street, talking to you about suicide – which I've campaigned about – there are days where I would rather not go out because I can't deal with it." Fans can hear Roman Kemp and Tom Grennan's podcast You About? every Tuesday on BBC Sounds.
Wales Online
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Martin Kemp's son Roman makes heartbreaking childhood 'crying' admission
Martin Kemp's son Roman makes heartbreaking childhood 'crying' admission The One Show host Roman Kemp has opened up about his childhood and growing up in the spotlight with famous parents, former Spandau Ballet and EastEnders star Martin and Shirlie Kemp Roman Kemp with his mum Shirlie and dad Martin (Image: undefined via Getty Images ) The One Show host Roman Kemp has recalled seeing his mother Shirlie frequently in tears during his youth as a result of her challenging encounters with the paparazzi. Martin and Shirlie Kemp became household names back in the 80s, riding the wave of success brought by their thriving music careers. During that era, Martin Kemp, now 63, was part of the chart-topping group Spandau Ballet and widened his fame by playing Steve Owen on the iconic BBC soap EastEnders. Shirlie Kemp, likewise aged 63, initially found the limelight as a backing vocalist for Wham! before forming the pop duo Pepsi & Shirlie with fellow singer Helen DeMacque, reports Edinburgh Live. The couple's paths first intersected on the set of Top of the Pops, leading to a romance and eventually marriage in 1988. Shortly after, they expanded their family, welcoming their daughter Harley Moon, who is now 35, and later their son Roman, now 32. Roman, who presents The One Show, has since spoken about the realities of growing up under public scrutiny, especially witnessing his mother grapple with the pressures of fame. Article continues below In a candid discussion with musician Tom Grennan, Roman shared memories of himself and his sister Harley being featured in national magazines alongside their parents during financially difficult times. "My parents had no money at the time because my dad had all these operations and s**t for his brain, so like they were trying to get more money," he said. "But then, even up to when I was maybe 13, if we'd gone on holiday, we were never allowed to go to the beach because when we went on the beach, my mum and dad would always be like 'there it is' and you'd see a boat come past, quite far out, and then like stop and they'd just be a long lens camera just taking pictures of kids on beaches." The family faced struggles with paparazzi The 32-year-old described how his mother would often end up in tears upon seeing the photographs taken by paparazzi appear in the media. "It's mad in that sense, you see it less and less now, like those old celebrity pictures on the beach, you see that a lot less now," he said during the You About? podcast. "But at the time, my whole life, me growing up, was my mum crying because they're taking horrendous pictures and they'd only use the worst picture," he said. Recalling a specific incident at the seaside, Roman recounted how Shirlie "cried for like five days" after images of their family on a banana boat made it into the press. Both Martin and Shirlie have, in the past, voiced their concerns about their son stepping into the limelight considering their personal encounters with fame. Roman Kemp opened up on the downsides of fame Speaking to Hello! Magazine, Martin said: "Fame is a difficult thing to cope with full stop and you have to get your head around it. "It's something that I worried about with Roman when he was younger, going into the same industry [as us]. "It's a difficult thing, but Roman's got his feet on the ground, and I'm really happy for him." Shirlie Kemp echoed worries over the "pressure" exerted by social media and the potentially profound effect of hurtful remarks. Roman, a familiar voice from presenting the Capital FM Breakfast Show between 2017 and 2024, and also a host on The One Show, has previously spoken about his challenges with fame. Article continues below In an interview with Radio Times Magazine, Roman confessed: "The only part about fame I find difficult is being known. "When you've got someone coming over to you in the middle of the street, talking to you about suicide – which I've campaigned about – there are days where I would rather not go out because I can't deal with it." Roman Kemp and Tom Grennan's new podcast, You About? is available on BBC Sounds every Tuesday.
Edinburgh Live
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Edinburgh Live
Roman Kemp says ‘my whole life growing up was my mum crying' in heartbreaking revelation
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info The One Show host Roman Kemp said he often saw his mother Shirlie in tears for days when he was younger, due to her struggles with the paparazzi. Martin and Shirlie Kemp respectively found fame in the 1980s, when they were at the peak of their singing careers. At the time, Martin, 63, was a part of the band Spandau Ballet and later gained more recognition when he played Steve Owen in EastEnders. Shirlie, also 63, rose to fame as backing singer in the group Wham!, and went on become a part of the duo Pepsi & Shirlie along with Helen DeMacque. After the pair crossed paths on Top of the Pops, a romance blossomed and they went on to marry in 1988. A year later, they welcomed their daughter Harley Moon, now 35, into the world followed by Roman, 32. Reflecting on life in the spotlight from a young age, Roman recalled having cameras in his face and seeing his mum in particular struggle with the fame. Sharing some of his memories with singer Tom Grennan, the presenter remembered him and Harley being in national magazines with their parents, at a time when money was tight. "My parents had no money at the time because my dad had all these operations and s**t for his brain, so like they were trying to get more money," he explained. "But, then, even up to when I was maybe 13, if we'd gone on holiday, we were never allowed to go to the beach because when we went on the beach, my mum and dad would always be like 'there it is' and you'd see a boat come past, quite far out, and then like stop and they'd just be a long lens camera just taking pictures of kids on beaches." The 32-year-old went on to say his mum would often be in tears after seeing pictures the paparazzi had taken in the press. "It's mad in that sense, you see it less and less now, like those old celebrity pictures on the beach, you see that a lot less now," he added on the You About? podcast. "But at the time, my whole life, me growing up, was my mum crying because they're taking horrendous pictures and they'd only use the worst picture." Reflecting on a particular moment on the beach, Roman said Shirlie "cried for like five days" when snaps of the family on a banana boat were published in the press. Martin and Shirlie have previously admitted that they worried about their son breaking into the spotlight, following their experiences with fame. He told Hello! Magazine: "Fame is a difficult thing to cope with full stop and you have to get your head around it. "It's something that I worried about with Roman when he was younger, going into the same industry [as us]. "It's a difficult thing, but Roman's got his feet on the ground, and I'm really happy for him." Shirlie also expressed concerns about the "pressure" of social media and how cruel comments could be impactful. Roman, who is best known for presenting the Capital FM Breakfast Show from 2017 to 2024, and currently The One Show, has previously opened up about his struggles with fame. He told Radio Times Magazine: "The only part about fame I find difficult is being known. "When you've got someone coming over to you in the middle of the street, talking to you about suicide – which I've campaigned about – there are days where I would rather not go out because I can't deal with it."
