Martin and Shirlie Kemp are one of the UK’s most loved showbiz couples – but a lot of stuff has gone down during their 42-year romance…
Since meeting in the 1980s, Singer Martin, 63 – who is on I’m A Celebrity today (November 23) – and Shirlie, 63 have gone from strength to strength – tying the knot and welcoming two children, including Roman, 32 and Harleymoon, 36.
However, like most romances, Martin and Shirlie have had their fair share of ups and downs. Here, ED! is taking a look inside their relationship.
The pair have been together for years (Credit: SplashNews.com)
When did Martin and Shirlie Kemp meet?
Martin and Shirlie first started dating way back in 1983. And it turns out the late pop star George Michael Michael had a huge role in Shirlie and Martin getting together.
Martin had given Shirlie his phone number after being invited to an event by George, introducing the two. However, George had to encourage her to make her move.
She admitted to the Mirror: “I thought [Martin] might be out of my league. I left his number in my pocket for ages. George was, like: ‘I just don’t understand why you’re not calling him.’ I told him it was intimidating to call him. I mean, he was – he is – just so gorgeous.
“It was George who called Martin in the end. We were in his bedroom, and he picked up the phone, dialled the number and just gave me the phone. I was in at the deep end by then.”
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