JUNGLE star Roman Kemp has opened up about having the late George Michael as his godfather.
The Capital FM breakfast DJ, son of Spandau Ballet’s Martin Kemp and Wham! singer Shirlie Holliman, has rarely spoken publicly about George, who was found dead at home, aged 53, three years ago on Christmas Day.
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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.
“It’s how much love I have for this guy and how much he had for everyone around him.
“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.”
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Roman’s mum Shirlie was one of George’s closest pals and even inherited part of his £98million fortune.
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.”
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