Roman Kemp opens up about having the late George Michael as a godfather

Credit: ITVRoman says George, nicknamed 'Yog', left behind a great legacy and the memories he has of him are 'amazing'Follow our I'm A Celebrity live blog for all the latest gossip and updates from the launch show.

But Roman will discuss the ex-Wham! and solo pop legend George – who he calls “Yog” in a nod to George’s Greek name – if asked by campmates. Ahead of the opening show tonight, he told The Sun: “The memories I have of Yog are amazing. He was a dear part of my family, so if someone asks, it’s never a negative.“I’ve never held any bad memories of Yog. I was very fortunate, with an amazing childhood. I’m super-pleased to have known him as closely as I did.

Roman finds it “surreal” to have such a famous godparent but added: “My parents are the same. They made their achievements. “That’s just their best friend. It’s like an uncle . . . then you go, ‘Oh yeah, he’s famous’. When you grow up with something, it’s the norm.”Roman is the son of Spandau Ballet singer Martin Kemp and Wham! star Shirlie Holliman who were close friends with the late singeron

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