Actor Ross Kemp has once again captured the attention of football fans with his fervent reactions to England's World Cup performances. Following England's 3-2 victory over Mexico on Sunday night, Kemp took to Instagram to share his exuberant celebration, which included a public declaration of affection for player Jude Bellingham.
In the video clip, Kemp can be heard exclaiming, "Come on England, come on England. You just keep it calm. Keep it calm. Go… two!!! Come on England. Shut them up. Shut that crowd up, shut everybody up... Come on England, come on England. Jude, Jude, Jude, Juuuude. I love you. Love you. Keep cool heads, keep cool heads and we will shut them out."
This latest display has resonated with fans, many of whom expressed their delight online, with comments such as "amazing. Spot on Ross... Yes Ross!!! We were all thinking of you during that!"
This enthusiastic reaction follows a similar viral moment from Kemp's response to England's earlier 2-1 victory over the Democratic Republic of Congo. During that celebration, the actor, known for his portrayal of the tough character Grant Mitchell in EastEnders, shouted and spat towards the camera in excitement, offering congratulations to Captain Harry Kane. His intense delivery led many fans to draw parallels between his on-screen persona and his real-life reactions.
Kemp's passionate commentary even prompted an impression from singer Olly Murs on the talkSPORT radio show, where he hilariously reenacted Kemp's outburst at the request of presenter Andy Goldstein.
The actor's recent public appearances have also garnered attention, including a reunion with his former EastEnders co-star Steve McFadden, who played his on-screen brother Phil Mitchell. The two were photographed on a boat, with Kemp captioning the image, "The Mitchell brothers are reunited, but this time on the river!" This reunion evoked nostalgic responses from fans who deemed the pairing "iconic."