Roman Kemp teased Ed Balls about setting him up with Love Island’s Paige Thorne after the former MP twice asked about the reality star on Good Morning Britain.
Capital radio host Roman, 29, who appeared on the live show on Friday morning, was promoting the new show Get Britain Singing, which will air on Christmas Eve, which he is hosting.
British TV stars, including this year’s Love Island cast, take to the stage to perform celebratory hits in front of a panel of judges – and Ed Balls, 55, seemed to take a particular interest in former Love Islander Paige Thorne’s singing abilities, 25.
Ed opened up the discussion of the new show, introducing Roman to talk about the Emmerdale cast’s singalong to Shakin’ Stevens Merry Christmas Everyone.
They sang their hearts out in front of judges Wil.I.Am, Alesha Dixon, Adam Lambert and Jason Manford.
“It’s one of my favorite things I’ve ever really been a part of because we know and love the TV shows but all in a different way that we’ve never seen before.
“On the show we have guys like Emmerdale, and the big fight is Emmerdale v Corrie.
Funny moment: Roman Kemp teased Ed Balls about setting him up with Love Island’s Paige Thorne after the former MP twice asked about the reality star on Good Morning Britain
Reality star: 29-year-old Capital radio host Roman, 29, appeared on the live show on Friday morning promoting the new show Get Britain Singing, which will air on Christmas Eve, which he is hosting – and Love Islander Paige (im picture) is included
“My personal favorite is ‘The Chase’ and you also have ‘Love Island’. You just want to see that.’
Ed quips, “Love Island, ooh. Don’t tell me, don’t tell me… is Paige with you?’
Roman says: “Ah, I don’t want to say who’s in and who’s not, but just trust me, you don’t want to miss the Love Island gang this year.
Ed adds, “I’m sure I read that Paige was in it,” co-host Ranveer Singh asks Ed, “Are you a big fan of Paige?” and he exclaims, “Big fan of Paige.
Returning to screens: British TV stars, including this year’s Love Island cast, take the stage to present celebratory hits to a panel of judges
“The problem was, did she actually talk to Jacques on the phone?”
Roman replies in shock: “Ed Balls! I mean you guys are really pulling it out here in terms of Love Island, I’m very shocked.
Ed adds, “In hindsight, she should have stayed with Jacques.” Later in the discussion of the episode, Ed Roman asks, “Can Paige from Love Island sing?”
Seemingly incredulous, Roman says, “What?! What is it with Paige? Am I kidding you Ed, is that the right thing?’
Interested: Ed opened the discussion on the new show and introduced Roman to talk about the Emmerdale cast’s singalong to Shakin’ Stevens Merry Christmas Everyone
Chat: “My personal favorite is ‘The Chase’ in it, and you also have ‘Love Island.’ You just want to see that.’ Ed quips, “Love Island, ooh. Don’t tell me, don’t tell me… is Paige with you?’
Shocked: Ed adds, “I’m sure I read Paige was in it,” co-host Ranveer Singh asks Ed, “Are you a big fan of Paige?” and he exclaims, “Huge fan from Paige, much to Roman’s amusement
Ed replies awkwardly: “Errr, no.” The trio laugh and move on to the next segment.
Ed was referring to Paige’s love interest Jacques O’Neill, with whom she had a tumultuous stint on the hit ITV2 series this summer.
Stars including Love Island’s Tasha Ghouri and beau Andrew Le Page will line up alongside Loose Women’s Denise Welch and her former Corrie co-star Michael Le Vell to impress studio audiences with their vocal prowess.
Groups of the country’s biggest TV stars compete in a series of spectacular sing-offs.
Conversation: Ed adds: ‘In retrospect, she should have stayed with Jacques.’ Later in the discussion of the episode, Ed Roman asks, “Can Paige from Love Island sing?”
The Love Island team consists of Tasha and Andrew, who finished fourth earlier in the year, alongside Paige Thorne, Antigoni Buxton, Danica Taylor and Luca Bish.
Coleen Nolan, Brenda Edwards, Judie Love, Linda Robson and Kelle Bryan are among the loose women who will swap panels on stage alongside Denise.
Coronation Street actors hoping to showcase their singing talents include Sue Devaney (Debbie Webster), Daniel Brocklebank (Billy Mayhew), Rob Mallard (Daniel Osbourne), Jodie Prenger (Glenda Shuttleworth) and Channique Sterling- Brown (DeeDee Bailey).
Love interest: Ed was referring to Paige’s love interest Jacques O’Neill, with whom she had a turbulent time this summer while on the hit ITV2 series