Martin Kemp Rescued by Fire Brigade After Lift Ordeal Before Falkirk Performance
Former EastEnders actor and 1980s pop legend Martin Kemp faced an unexpected crisis just moments before taking the stage for a major DJ performance. The 64-year-old star found himself trapped in a lift for approximately an hour, requiring emergency intervention from the Falkirk Fire Brigade to free him from the confined space.
Social Media Documentation of the Incident
Martin Kemp documented his unusual predicament on Instagram, sharing both photographs and details of the rescue operation. The celebrity appeared to maintain his sense of humor throughout the ordeal, posting a celebratory image with the fire crew after they successfully extracted him from the malfunctioning lift.
In his Instagram caption, Kemp wrote: "Stuck in a lift for an hour! Before tonight's gig at City Falkirk... but I still had fun. Thank you so much Falkirk Fire Brigade for rescuing all of us!"
Continuing Tour Commitments
Despite the lift incident, Martin Kemp proceeded with his scheduled performance as part of his ongoing UK tour where he serves as a DJ playing his favorite tracks. The previous day, he had entertained audiences in North Shields near Newcastle, demonstrating his commitment to his tour schedule.
Future Television Projects
This incident occurs as Martin Kemp prepares for new professional ventures, including an upcoming Irish tour with his son Roman that will be documented in a brand new television series. The father-and-son duo plan to travel across Ireland to explore their family roots in a program rumored to be titled Kemps in Ireland.
The television series represents a significant development for both performers, following their successful appearances on Celebrity Gogglebox and Martin's recent participation in ITV's I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! alongside notable celebrities including Aitch, Shona McGarty, Jack Osbourne, and AngryGinge.
Roman Kemp's Rising Career
Roman Kemp's television profile continues to expand following his successful radio work on Capital FM's Breakfast Show and his current role on BBC's The One Show. He also presents football segments on Sky Sports and recently achieved victory in Race Across The World with his sister Harleymoon, completing a challenging 33-day journey across Central America.
The upcoming Channel 4 series produced by Rock Oyster Media, known for creating programs like Taste of Ireland with Dermot O'Leary, will mark the first standalone television series featuring both Martin and Roman Kemp together, offering audiences a new perspective on their relationship beyond their previous collaborative appearances.
