The musician appeared on Channel 4’s Celebrity Gogglebox with his son and Capital FM DJ Roman, where the duo were beloved by viewers due to their banter and funny dynamic.However, Roman previously revealed his father had to be talked into taking part in the show.The presenter divulged: "I've always loved it but I had to convince my dad to do it. “They approached us and I was like 'oh my God let's absolutely do it'."And he said, 'No, I don't think so.
I don't want want people in the house. I don't want people to see me scratching my bits and all that'."Roman eventually managed to convince Martin to sign up, urging him that it would help people see he’s a “nice guy”.It comes after Martin became well known for playing tough characters, including in crime drama The Krays as Reggie Kray, and as Steve Owen in EastEnders."That is the nicest thing about doing Gogglebox, that finally people get to see my dad and who he really is - and he's not some scary bloke,” Ronan explained to The Mirror.Martin and Shirlie have been married since 1988.When the couple met in the 1980s, Shirlie was a backing singer for pop duo Wham!
with Andrew Ridgeley and the late George Michael.George introduced Shirlie and Martin and went on to become the third wheel on their first date.After becoming one half of the pop duo Pepsi & Shirlie, Shirlie eventually retired from performing after welcoming the couple’s daughter, one year after she got married to Martin in St.
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