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Jessica Sansome

Who is Roman Kemp on Soccer Aid 2020?

Back for a second year, Roman Kemp is returning for Soccer Aid 2020.

The Capital FM DJ will be lining up for the World XI at Old Trafford on Sunday night.

And it has been quite the year since he last donned the Soccer Aid kit.

Roman was one of the 10 original celebs who headed to the jungle for I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here! towards the end of 2019.

And the 27-year-old didn't do too bad either, finishing the series in third place behind Corrie's Andy Whyment and eventual Queen of the Jungle Jaqueline Jossa.

Viewers may also recognise him from the celebrity edition of First Dates, for Stand Up to Cancer, which aired in November 2017 and for appearing on multiple series of Celebrity Gogglebox alongside his dad, Martin Kemp, of Spandau Ballet fame.

Roman and Martin have been regulars on Celebrity Gogglebox (Channel 4)

Roman, who was born in Los Angeles but has UK and US citizenship, is the son of Shirlie Holliman and Martin, who is also known for his time in Eastenders.

And his celebrity connections don't end their as singer George Michael was Roman's godfather.

This year's Soccer Aid takes place at Manchester United's Old Trafford after spending last year at Chelsea FC's Stamford Bridge.

Roman will once again join the World XI team alongside Jason Manford and Iain Stirling.

The match will be broadcast live on ITV and sadly no fans will be allowed at the stadium.

The charity match raises money for Unicef, which helps to support the organisations vital work protecting children in the UK and globally.

This year the charity will also recognised the impact coronavirus is having around the world.

As a result, this year, every £1 donated is automatically trebled thanks to the UK Government and Gavi, The Vaccine Alliance.

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