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Martin Kemp and Lady Leshurr will reportedly join forces for a new talent-style competition series called School Of Ages. The new BBC show is set to fill in a considerable gap in the market after reports that Simon Cowell's The X Factor will not return until next year.

Martin is supporting Visa’s calls for people to report fraudulent attempts and have more open conversations about scams.The financial service firm found younger generations were the most likely to fall victim with almost half of the 18 to 34-year-olds targeted saying they had fallen for the scams.This was twice as likely than those aged over 55 (24 percent).Martin said: “As a father of two, protecting my kids and their finances is always a priority.“Visa’s research shows younger generations are at greater risk, but also less likely to speak about their experiences with fraud.“That’s why I’m teaming up with Visa to encourage more conversation and action in the fight against fraud.”The survey of 2,000 people found under 35s received an

Gogglebox may have concluded its 17th series last week but fans won't have long to wait for their next fix of watching other people watch TV, because Celebrity Gogglebox is following hot on the heels of the regular series. Channel 4 has confirmed that the third series of Celebrity Gogglebox will kick off on Friday, June 4 at 9pm on Channel 4, meaning that we have less than two weeks to wait until we're back on the sofas of famous TV fans.

Roman has not shared any more context yet about the photo with his fans but Express.co.uk has reached out to his reps.The star is known for being active on social media as he often shares updates with his fans.Earlier this week, he shared some insight into what he’d been up to.This saw him heading to London Zoo and posing with a penguin.Alongside his snap, he wrote: “My new mate decided to wear a tuxedo and let me turn up in tracksuit bottoms…”The DJ is also currently hosting a show with his famous father Martin Kemp for ITV.Called Martin & Roman's Weekend Best!, this sees the pair chatting with celebrity guests as they undertake light-hearted challenges.There have only been two episodes so far, which are now available to watch on the ITV

Jordan Banjo has admitted he sometimes "felt like a fraud" in Diversity, during a frank discussion about mental health that will air in Wednesday's episode of Loose Men. Jordan Banjo, Martin Kemp, Robert Rinder and Richard Madeley will host Loose Women's second-ever all-male version of the show, and one of the topics up for discussion is male body image.

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

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...

Richard Madeley is set to host Loose Women as it welcomes an all-male panel for one day during Mental Health Awareness Week.The ITV daytime show will rebrand as Loose Men for just the second time in its 21-year history on May 13 and will also welcome Jordan Banjo, Robert Rinder and Martin Kemp to the panel. It will be part of Loose Women’s Stand By Your Men campaign, which encourages men to open up about their mental health, talk to loved ones and seek help.

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Popular daytime television chat show Loose Women is to rebrand as Loose Men for a special one-off edition.

BBC Radio 2 Breakfast presenter Zoe Ball, 50, shares 20-year-old son Woody and 11-year-old daughter Nelly with her ex-husband Norman Cook, best known by his DJ name Fatboy Slim.Speaking to Martin Kemp today, she discussed the lack of contact with her son after he moved out for university.Former EastEnders star Martin joined Zoe to discuss his show and bond with son Roman Kemp.During their chat he said he felt like he had lost his best friend after his son moved out.Agreeing, Zoe said: “I know what you mean because my boy has gone off to uni down in Bristol, I never know where he is or how he is.”The radio host went on to say he had popped back home yesterday and she asked him to contact her more often.Yorkshire Shepherdess Amanda Owen

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Roman Kemp has bravely detailed his mental health struggles that led to him battling suicidal thoughts.

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TV and radio star Roman Kemp has revealed that he was close to committing suicide as he battled with depression for 13 years.

Roman Kemp opens up about his battle with depression and admits in his new documentary that he previously contemplated suicide.The 28-year-old radio DJ speaks about his own mental health in BBC Three film Our Silent Emergency, including being on anti-depressants since the age of 15. In one particularly difficult moment, Roman tells his mum Shirlie that she once saved him. In the emotional chat, he tells her: ‘It’s really hard and it’s hard for me to tell you this.‘That day I thought about going to the train station and jumping in front of a train.

Pop stars turned actors Patsy Kensit and Martin Kemp have told how they were so busy living life to the max in the 80s - they didn't stop to enjoy it.

Martin Kemp has described the late Dame Barbara Windsor as “one of life’s good people”. The former 'EastEnders' star - who played Steve Owen in the BBC soap opposite the Peggy Mitchell actress - has heaped praise on Barbara after her sad death this week aged 83 after a long battle with Alzheimer's.

Spandau Ballet and EastEnders star Martin Kemp has recalled the moment son Roman nearly died in his godfather, George Michael’s pool.

Carol Vorderman took to the stage in a gorgeous gold gown and mouthed the words to Spandau Ballet’s classic hit Gold, during an appearance on Lip Sync Battle UK a few years ago.

Martin Kemp is best known for being a part of 1980s band Spandau Ballet.Today (Sunday, November 1) Martin and his son Roman Kemp will present their weekly Sunday Best show which will see them interview guests Bananarama, Katie Melua, Omid Djalili and Craig Revel Horwood.Martin and Shirlie have been married over three decades after they tied the knot in 1988.However, the couple first met five years before their big day in 1983.Martin and Shirlie have recently spoken of the first time they met to the Mirror.Talking to the publication earlier this week, Martin said: "I remember being around my mum and dad's, my back was up against the sofa because I was sitting on the floor, watching Thursday night Top Of The Pops and Wham! came on."I saw