Ross Kemp, the 61-year-old former EastEnders star, became an internet sensation after a video showed him drooling down his England shirt while celebrating Jude Bellingham's goal during the Men's World Cup. In the clip posted on Instagram, Kemp shouted 'Come on England!' before telling the team to 'keep it calm.' However, he failed to follow his own advice as Bellingham scored, prompting Kemp to scream in excitement. As he yelled 'Jude,' a large pool of spit bubbled up and dribbled onto his shirt while he declared 'I love you.'
Celebrity Reactions Across the UK
Kemp was not the only famous face cheering on England. David Beckham shared his admiration on Instagram, writing: 'Now that’s a performance. Absolutely brilliant.' In another post, the former England captain praised the squad: 'Huge team performance. A night to be proud of each and every one of the squad.' He called Jordan Pickford's performance 'perfection' and joked 'what altitude' while posting a photo of Bellingham with his arms raised.
Coleen Rooney also tuned in, sharing pictures of her exhausted but 'happy' sons, noting that their 'tired eyes' were 'worth it.' Wayne Rooney was absent as he was in the USA covering the games.
Presenters and Musicians Join In
Susanna Reid revealed she had been up 'biting her nails' all night but still managed to look fresh for Good Morning Britain. Posting a selfie, she wrote: 'RESULT! Are you going in or bunking off?! Great to be back in the studio after biting my nails through that last 15 minutes.' Piers Morgan also reacted on Instagram, calling it the 'Greatest England performance I have ever seen.' He added: 'And to all those who went to bed… in the words of Julia Roberts in Pretty Woman: Big mistake.. HUGE!'
Dan Walker confessed to only an hour's sleep after staying up late, but still made it to the Classic FM studio for his early start. He shared a photo in sunglasses and a football top, writing: 'Anyone else on an early start? The music on Classic FM is guiding me through. What a night!!! No shouting please.'
Louis Tomlinson, performing in North Carolina, posted a snap of himself cheering on stage in a football shirt. His show came after former bandmate Harry Styles, who celebrated the previous week's win with fans at Wembley, thanked him and One Direction for helping him achieve his dreams.
Harry Styles' Wembley Record
Harry Styles wrapped up his Together Together UK tour on Saturday night, earning a Guinness World Record for the longest residency by a musician at Wembley Stadium during a single run. After the historic run, fans speculated he was likely up late watching the game like everyone else.
McFly's Danny Jones filmed the penalties from home, telling Jude 'I love you' and branding the players 'heroes,' adding he had 'never had sweaty palms like it.'
Upcoming Quarter Final
England will next play on Saturday, facing Norway in the quarter finals, with kick-off set for 10pm. The match will be a crucial test as they aim to continue their World Cup journey.
