Soccer Aid is set to go ahead - despite Roman Kemp's positive COVID-19 test.
Roman Kemp
The annual fundraiser was thrown into doubt after the presenter confirmed he'd tested positive for the illness and had withdrawn from the event - but organisers have insisted that the game will still go ahead as planned.
Roman, 28, wrote on Twitter: "I'm absolutely gutted. I've had a positive test come through so I won’t be playing at @SoccerAid tomorrow night. I'll be cheering from a sofa and hope that everyone donates as much as they can for the cause. Come on Soccer Aid World XI FC! [trophy and heart emojis]
"Big thanks as well to @aimeevivian & @itswillmanning for stepping in on Capital Breakfast this morning. Gonna try and get back on air from Monday live from my bed [laughter and prayer emojis]
"AND am just extremely grateful that I have had BOTH vaccine jabs before catching this. If you’re still wondering if you should get it please please do. (sic)"
A host of celebrities - including the likes of Joel Dommett, Ore Oduba and Kem Cetinay - have been busily preparing for the game over the last week.
But the event was thrown into serious doubts following Roman's positive result.
A source told The Sun newspaper: "It is worrying for everyone involved in Soccer Aid however as Roman was training with a lot of the players yesterday and has been in close contact with so many people.
"Keeping the teams and those working on Soccer Aid COVID-safe is the organisers' top priority.
"Everyone in contact with Roman is going to be tested and extra measures are being put in place to stop any further spread."
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