Martin Kemp, the 64-year-old former EastEnders star and 80s pop legend, was rescued by the fire brigade after being trapped in a lift for an hour just before a gig in Falkirk. He shared the ordeal on Instagram, posting a photo with the firefighters and thanking them for the rescue.
Kemp, who was set to perform as a DJ, saw the funny side of the situation, writing: "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!!!!"
The incident occurred during his UK tour, a day after he entertained crowds in North Shields. Kemp is also set to embark on a new Channel 4 series with his son Roman, exploring their Irish heritage, following their success on Celebrity Gogglebox.
Roman Kemp, who recently won Race Across The World with his sister Harleymoon, has also impressed on The One Show and fronts a segment on Sky Sports. The father-son duo's upcoming series, reportedly titled Kemps in Ireland, is being produced by Rock Oyster Media.
