Shirlie Kemp has voiced her worries about how her husband Martin is presenting himself during his stint on I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here.
The former Wham! backing singer appeared on ITV’s Lorraine earlier today to discuss the Spandau Ballet star’s jungle experience.
Despite Martin winning over both his campmates and viewers at home, Mrs Kemp believes he needs to raise his profile in the Australian bush.
Speaking to Lorraine Kelly, she said: “I think Martin’s been quite quiet, though, because I think that’s who he is. He’s quite quiet and he likes to listen. So sometimes I want to say, ‘Martin, come on, do more.'”
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The couple have been married since 1988, and Mrs Kemp has travelled to Australia to support her husband throughout the competition.
Mrs Kemp went as far as requesting that producers put Mr Kemp forward for more Bushtucker trials during the remaining days of the series.
She explained to Ms Kelly that her husband’s easygoing nature means the public aren’t selecting him for the gruelling challenges.
“He’s not doing anything to annoy anyone, so no one’s voting him to do a horrible trial,” she noted.
Shirlie and Martin Kemp have been married since 1988
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The 62-year-old added: “So, we do need to see him do some more trials, because I think he’d be up for it anyway.”
Mrs Kemp suggested Martin has found his jungle surroundings rather agreeable, describing him as “very comfortable” in camp.
She also acknowledged the experience was serving as “a good detox and a rest for him,” though she remains keen to see him tested further before the final on Sunday.
Mrs Kemp admitted feeling somewhat guilty about the stark contrast between her own Australian experience and her husband’s more challenging circumstances.
“I do feel guilty that I’m the one enjoying having all the glory and enjoying lovely room service, glass of wine in the evenings, and Martin is sat on a log drinking boiled water!” she laughed.
While supporting Martin from afar, she has been making the most of the country’s offerings during her stay.
Shirlie expressed a desire for her husband to exit the jungle soon enough to enjoy what Australia has to offer beyond the camp.
“I don’t know how much longer, but I also secretly want him to come out and enjoy all this, because Australia’s amazing,” she revealed.
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Shirlie’s observations appear to align with what viewers have been noticing at home, with many taking to social media to question Martin’s apparent invisibility on screen.
One viewer wrote on X: “Serious question, how is Martin Kemp still in there? I guess his fan base is massive because we’ve basically not seen him for a week and a half.”
Another posted: “Martin Kemp surviving 3 vote offs despite getting 0 airtime. This show is so unserious.”
Some fans have expressed frustration at the missed opportunity, with one pleading: “Please show more of Martin, imagine the stories he could be telling about the 80’s, his Spandau Ballet days & not being shown.”
Others noted the musician has completed just one trial since entering camp on 16 November, with the series finale approaching this Sunday.