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Spandau Ballet bassist Martin Kemp has revealed music legend George Michael got him the job on EastEnders in return for wearing his jumper.

Martin, 59, bagged the part of double-dealing businessman Steve Owen after Wham! icon George put him in touch with an EastEnders producer.

Careless Whisper singer George, who died on Christmas Day in 2016, was apparently a huge fan of the soap. Martin shared the secret on his chat show ITV's Weekend Best yesterday: "George was such an EastEnders fan.

He got me the part, in EastEnders, as Steve Owen. Yeah, he pushed me through the door! "Then he said to me, 'One thing I want in return… here's one of my jumpers, sneak it on one day, you have to wear it in one of the scenes!'" Weekend Best guest and

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