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Martin Kemp talks deal with George Michael that bagged him EastEnders role

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EastEnders role as bad boy Steve Owen.Speaking on Martin and Roman's Weekend Best on Saturday, the singer spoke with guest and former soap co-star Shane Richie, 57, about the deal which saw the actor wear his friend's jumper on screen in return for the role.The singer spoke to his son Roman, 28 and Shane about how George, who died in 2016, was a massive fan of the soap and bagged him a role in return for wearing his jumper on screen.Martin said: "George was such an EastEnders fan."He got me the part, in EastEnders, as Steve Owen.

Yeah, he pushed me through the door," he added.However, the star went on to reveal that he had to keep to his side of the deal.Martin continued: "Then he said to me, 'One thing I want in return...

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