'I was away a lot on tour,' recalls Martin, 58, the bass player with 80s chart-toppers Spandau Ballet. He was so good-looking.'. When the couple met in the 1980s, Shirlie was a backing singer for pop duo Wham! 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. Princess Diana's nieces Lady Eliza and Amelia share Do not sell or share my personal information. 2 minutes. For other inquiries, Contact Us. 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. He was introduced to his wife, Shirlie Kemp by singer George Michael. The duo with DeMacque went on hiatus in 1989, but briefly returned in 2000 to record backing vocals on the UK number one Geri Halliwell hit "Bag It Up". She was even due to have dinner with him on Boxing Day 2016, the day AFTER he died. He was a big Spandau fan. She went on: Id never rung a boy in my life! Martin is a U.S. M So that was it.'. Born April 18, 1962 Add or change photo on IMDbPro 'I didn't enjoy it,' she says candidly. split she and Pepsi had a few chart hits of their own), but when she and Martin had their first child she deliberately slipped out of the limelight. The comments below have been moderated in advance. George introduced Shirlie and Martin and went on to become the third wheel on their first date. By this time the twos pop careers had started to stall. 'I was at his house and he kept saying, 'Are you going to call him?' Their couple was loved by everyone. It ranged from their first dates to their kids. 'He said, 'I didn't know you'd be snogging all night,' says Shirlie. [1], Holliman was never a band member of what became Wham! No one wanted it. Shirlie married Spandau Ballet guitarist and singer Martin Kemp. There seemed to be no hard feelings there, though, as George remained friends with Shirlie and Martin up until his sad death in 2015, and he was godfather to their two children, Capital DJ Roman Kemp and singer-songwriter Harley Moon. Martin hadn't ever been that keen on singing until he did Chicago last year, but he has a great voice,' says Shirlie. Michael Douglas looks frail as he continues to show off new red hair, Heidi Klum suffers nip slip as she wears risqu tiny swimsuit, Eamonn Holmes inundated with support as he announces mothers death, Martin Kemp speaks out on 'strange' moment with his wife Shirlie, Martin Kemp and his wife Shirlie Kemp tied the knot in St Lucia, Ruth Langsford feels 'helpless' as husband Eamonn Holmes in 'agony', Martin Kemp and wife Shirlie with their children Harley and Roman. "This is my little studio that will be ever-changing for photoshoots but this is how it looks today!" Follow. The pair, who married in 1988, both smile. Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). 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. The Kemps share. 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. It's Martin's turn to laugh. For other people, well, you will have to ask them.'. 's backing singers Pepsi and Shirlie should get together was Shirlie's old school mate George Michael. Like this story? By registering to HELLO! The team welcomes newly elected premier of Nova Scotia, Tim Houston and his wife to the island. 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. . 'I'd seen Wham! [1] She and Martin have made an album, In The Swing Of It. Upstairs there are a number of bedrooms that the Kemp's have been busy renovating, with the roof above the master suite totally replaced. Shirlie thinks it has to do with shared values. "From [] To the point, they say, that their children had no idea of the level of George's fame. 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. she wrote. As their son Roman Kemp continues his time in the Im A Celebrity jungle, heres a closer look at his famous family and how his parents got together. 'I've got photos from then, and he's there, skin glowing, looking great, and I'm looking terrible. 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. Beloved wife of Martin, mum to Mark and Stephanie, mother-in-law to Kelly and nana to Lorena. she wrote. Pictured, the couple at a premiere in October 1998. 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. In November 2019, Holliman and her husband released their first album together as Martin & Shirlie, titled In the Swing of It via Sony Music. Issue Date: Friday, September 3, 2010. In 2021, Kemp fronted BBC Three documentary Roman Kemp: Our Silent Emergency which takes a look at about male mental health. 'For me it will always be open. 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. Martin and Shirlie Kemp were revealed to be Cat and Mouse on The Masked Singer. Martin takes up the story. Martin Kemp eternally grateful to George Michael for introducing him to wife Shirlie. Queen Letizia of Spain is polished in a recycled Reiss skirt as she joins King Felipe VI at Repli-Kate! Martin and Shirlie released their first ever duet album in 2019. Shirlie had been one of his backing singers and remained a close friend. Martin and Shirlie have been married since 1988. According to the podcast host, the Wham! It's upsetting because we don't have our parents any more.'. Martin Kemp and his wife Shirlie have one of the longest-standing marriages in all of British celeb-dom. with Andrew Ridgeley and the late George Michael. I gave her my number, but she didn't call me for three weeks. and as part of the duo Pepsi & Shirlie. 186k Followers, 3,277 Following, 2,414 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Shirlie Kemp (@shirliekemp) shirliekemp. Further emphasising his sweet relationship with his children, Martin revealed how he chose to celebrate his milestone 60th birthday just the four of us. 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. She went into the studio and blew everyone away. Show 30 article text (OCR) 30 FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 3 2010 THE DAILY TELEGRAPH Court Social . Martin Kemp is a married man. ', Martin Kemp and his wife Shirlie, who are set to release their joint album In The Swing Of It is released on November 22, have spokencandidly about their marriage. Martin, 61, and Shirlie, 60, have the huge property to themselves now that their children are all grown up and have moved out. He had a little Faith! "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. 'I was shy of it. So why was being grilled about her books on Mastermind so Why should I be asked to tip when I shop online? Having joined the Kemp ranks for this season of Celebrity Gogglebox, we finally got to see Shirlie Kemp comment alongside her husband Martin Kemp, and their son Roman.Fan favourites of the hit . She has been married to Martin Kemp since 14 November 1988. "Obviously, your heart flutters a little bit. In 2021, Kemp fronted BBC Three documentary Roman Kemp: Our Silent Emergency which takes a look at about male mental health. Sunday, 5th March 2023See today's front and back pages, download the newspaper, order back issues and use the historic Daily Express newspaper archive. Showing off the plots of land, the couple revealed they had also added a white "front gate" to the home, as well as the small shed. '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. She doesn't want to comment on reports that she was one of the beneficiaries of George's will. A 35-year relationship is pretty much unheard of in the pop industry. 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. Husband-and-wife duo Martin and Shirlie Kemp will no doubt get a sing-a-long going during the long road trip - the couple both come from musical backgrounds, as Martin is a former Spandau Ballet . Sharing their progress with their fans, Shirlie set up her own dedicated home Instagram account, @maisonnumber9, and shared before and after photos of the studio. Well done you two! Here's what we know about the pop singer's life and career Shirlie Holliman was born April 18, 1962 and is an British pop star. She retired from steady performing after the birth of their daughter. George Michael (pictured withShirlie, Andrew Ridgeley, and fellow Wham! For other inquiries Contact Us. For nearly five years they had to deal with the terror of not knowing if Martin was going to pull through or suffer permanent brain damage. I've got a lot of vibrato in my voice, but in the 80s I was told to lose that. [8], In 2021, Holliman appeared with her son in the documentary Roman Kemp: Our Silent Emergency in which Kemp revealed that he came close to attempting suicide after battling with depression for 13 years. Kate cheekily interjected and said Shirlie had previously told her it the rejection was not intentional. Holliman then went to work managing Aegean, a business associated with music and entertainment production. Shirlie is best. 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. ', Martin nods and adds, 'He was very good at switching between the two.'. He sounded really happy I'd phoned. 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. Location: London, Greater London, England. It's all true. Martin Kemp and his wife Shirlie Holliman have been unmasked as The Masked Singer's first duo. 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!!!!! Once he laid eyes on Shirlie, he admittedly "fell absolutely in love through the TV screen", adding the attraction was "immediate". Like this story? The Kemps tied the knot in 1988 and welcomed their first child, daughter Harley Moon, in 1989. Who'll find love on our blind date? He presents a successful breakfast show on Capital FM between 6am-10am Monday to Friday and 6am-9am on Saturday mornings. New photos and videos uploaded to their dedicated Instagram account @maisonnumber9 showed the dramatic scenes in their ripped-out kitchen. Since 1988, they are together and till now, their love bond is very strong. He's like Elvis', PrettyLittleThing - Offers on women's clothing, Get inspired by the newest styles and offers, Click through for ASOS promo codes this Autumn, Spend less with Missguided's exclusive codes, Treat yourself to offers on make-up and accessories, Check out the latest Wayfair sale to save on furniture. He looked so much like a pop star that I thought he would be like a pop star, and I didn't want that. 'I won't go into that,' she says firmly. Page: 30. It seemed that George, Martin, 58, and Shirlie all remained close over the years, with Roman previously telling his fellow campmates on Im A Celebrity that George was his godfather. Add to Basket Click & Collect.