Martin and Roman Kemp 'paid £12k and given an unlimited kitty for booze, takeaways, and snacks' just to sit and watch TV on Celebrity Gogglebox
Martin Kemp and DJ son Roman have reportedly pocketed £12k to appear on Celebrity Gogglebox this series.
The pair - who also featured on the series prior to the current one - are said to be paid £2k each per episode, for six episodes, and given a bottomless kitty to buy alcohol, treats and takeout dinners to feast on while watching TV on the show.
'Getting on to Celebrity Gogglebox is an absolute coup for most stars because it has to be one of the easiest jobs around,' an insider told The Sun. 'You just sit and watch TV while having a good old chat — and get paid mega- money to do it.
Pay day! Martin Kemp and DJ son Roman have reportedly pocketed £12k to appear on Celebrity Gogglebox this series
'On top of the £2,000 per episode the pair pocket for taking part, there is also an unlimited kitty for constant takeaways, booze and snacks.
'It’s the best job on the box and it’s not surprising so many people are clamouring to take part!'
MailOnline has approached Channel 4 for comment.
The pair left viewers in hysterics on Friday night's debut episode of the new series, as they watched an episode of BBC One show Ambulance together.
An emergency service operator was featured taking a call from a man who explained he was bleeding from his penis having split his foreskin.
Tasty! The pair - who also featured on the series prior to the current one - are said to be paid £2k each per episode, for six episodes, and given a bottomless kitty to buy alcohol, treats and takeout dinners to feast on while watching TV on the show
On the box: The pair left viewers in hysterics on Friday night's debut episode of the new series, as they watched an episode of BBC One show Ambulance together
Keep it in the family! Martin, 58, made his name in new wave band Spandau Ballet, while Roman, 27, dabbled in presenting before landing the breakfast spot on Capital FM
'How did you manage that?' asked the operator.
The caller tripped over his words, reluctant to explain, with Roman and Martin watching on eagerly.
The caller ended up blurting out: 'Having a w**k!' This left the Kemps in tears of laughter.
Busy boys! The pair currently feature in a new campaign for Volkswagen and this Sunday sees the launch of their delayed morning TV show, Martin & Roman’s Sunday Best
Ker-ching! The 22-episode ITV show will see them chat to celebrity guests, feature musical acts and is said to have banked them £450,000 for the gig
Martin, 58, made his name in new wave band Spandau Ballet, while Roman, 27, dabbled in presenting before landing the breakfast spot on Capital FM. He raised his profile last year by appearing on I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! alongside names such as Caitlyn Jenner, Ian Wright and Nadine Coyle.
The pair currently feature in a new campaign for Volkswagen and this Sunday sees the launch of their delayed morning TV show, Martin & Roman’s Sunday Best.
The 22-episode ITV show will see them chat to celebrity guests, feature musical acts and is said to have banked them £450,000 for the gig.
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