Martin Kemp Missed Out on Becoming the 'Sexiest James Bond', Fans Declare

On November 14th, 2025, I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! viewers were left stunned as Martin Kemp, the 64-year-old Spandau Ballet star, revealed that he had once auditioned for the role of James Bond. Kemp, who is no stranger to the silver screen, having starred in the 1990 film The Krays alongside his brother Gary, as well as playing the character of Steve Owen in the long-running soap opera EastEnders, shared this surprising tidbit with his fellow campmates.

Fans at home were quick to react, with many declaring that Kemp would have made the "sexiest ever" 007. Fellow I'm A Celeb contestant Kelly Brook echoed this sentiment, stating in the Bush Telegraph that "He would have made a great Bond!" The news sparked a flurry of social media activity, with one stunned fan tweeting, "Martin Kemp would have been the sexiest James Bond. I might have finally watched my first James Bond if so."

While Kemp ultimately missed out on the role, which was eventually given to Pierce Brosnan in 1995's GoldenEye and its subsequent sequels, his revelation has undoubtedly added an intriguing new chapter to the long and storied history of the James Bond franchise.