Pop legend and beloved TV favourite Martin Kemp has been rushed to hospital following a shocking chainsaw accident at his Hertfordshire home — an incident that his son Roman Kemp said looked “like something straight out of a horror movie.”

The 63-year-old Spandau Ballet star — adored for his charm, wit, and effortless cool — was reportedly doing some weekend DIY when things took a terrifying turn. According to Roman, his father burst into the kitchen “covered in blood and screaming for help” before being rushed to hospital for emergency treatment. “Yep, Chainsaw.” — The Text That Sent His Family Into Panic

Speaking on his You About? podcast with Tom Grennan, Roman recalled the exact moment he discovered what had happened.

“Friday night, I’d just finished work,” Roman explained. “Then Dad sends this photo to our family WhatsApp group — his hand’s completely bandaged, there’s blood everywhere — and all he writes underneath is: ‘Yep, chainsaw.’”

Tom’s reaction said it all.

“Mate, that looks like a horror film! What the hell happened to your dad’s fingers?!” he gasped.

At first, Roman thought his dad was joking. But as he zoomed in on the photo, the truth hit him.

“All his fingers were strapped together. It didn’t even look like a hand anymore — it looked like a claw. I just messaged back: ‘WHAT HAVE YOU DONE?!’”

🩸 “WHY ARE YOU HANDLING A CHAINSAW?!”

As panic set in, both Roman and his sister Harley Moon began frantically messaging their dad — but got no reply.

“We were like, ‘Dad?! Are you okay?! Answer us!’” Roman said. “Nothing. Silence. So I called him — and when he finally picked up, he sounded way too calm.”

According to Roman, Martin brushed it off at first.

“He goes, ‘Oh yeah, not too bad, son. Just a little nick.’ And I’m like, ‘A nick? You’re nearly 70 — what are you doing holding a chainsaw?!’”

That’s when Martin finally revealed what happened:

“He said, ‘There was a branch I wanted to cut down. I grabbed the chainsaw — from the wrong end — the blade didn’t have the guard on, and it just kicked in.’”

Roman said he was speechless.

“He literally picked up a live chainsaw by the blade! He’s lucky he didn’t lose his whole hand. It’s insane.”

🏥 “BLOOD EVERYWHERE” — THE DASH TO HOSPITAL

Roman revealed that Martin’s wife Shirlie was the first to see the aftermath.

“He said there was blood pouring everywhere — all over the floor, over Mum’s kitchen towels. Mum was screaming, trying to wrap his hand. It was chaos.”

Paramedics were called, and Martin was rushed to hospital where doctors gave him a tetanus shot and stitched multiple deep cuts.
A family friend later confirmed he was “extremely lucky not to have severed tendons.”

Tom Grennan summed up what everyone was thinking:

“He’s so, so lucky. I know people who’ve lost fingers from the same thing.”

🙏 FANS FLOOD SOCIAL MEDIA WITH MESSAGES

After Roman shared the story, fans poured onto social media with shock and relief.

“Get well soon, legend — no more power tools!” one fan wrote.
“That sounds like a slasher movie, not a Saturday project!” joked another.

Many called Martin a “true rock star” for his resilience — though some said the story gave them “actual chills.”

Martin himself has yet to make a public statement, but insiders say he’s now recovering at home and “already cracking jokes about it.”

🎤 FROM ROCK ICON TO DIY DISASTER

Martin Kemp’s fans know him as the glamorous bassist of Spandau Ballet and the unforgettable Steve Owen from EastEnders — but away from fame, he’s a self-confessed DIY enthusiast.

Unfortunately, this latest mishap may have cured him of that hobby for good.

Roman couldn’t resist teasing his dad on air:

“He’s out here acting like he’s in The Texas Chainsaw Massacre! I told him, ‘Dad, you’re a pop icon — call a gardener, not a paramedic next time!’”

❤️ “THAT’S MY DAD FOR YOU”

Despite the scare, the Kemp family’s trademark humour shone through.

“That’s my dad for you,” Roman said with a laugh. “A national treasure who somehow turns a near-death DIY fail into a family panic and a podcast story in one go.”

Fans echoed the sentiment online, calling Martin “a miracle man with nine lives.”

“You’ve already given us enough heart-stopping moments on stage, Martin,” one fan commented. “No need to add chainsaws to the list.” 🪚💔