Veteran Canadian music icon Celine Dion has unexpectedly become a hot topic across social media platforms after a lighthearted moment involving Bukayo Saka and Nigerian Grammy-winning singer Tems during an interview.
The conversation took place on Episode 1 of The Link Up, a chat show hosted by Arsenal F.C., where Saka sat down with the “Try Me” hitmaker for a casual discussion about music, creativity, and personal influences.
While speaking about her early journey in music, Tems revealed that she began singing at a very young age. The singer, born in June 1995 and now 30, shared that she began developing her musical talent when she was just nine years old.
Curious about her inspirations at the time, Saka asked the singer about the artists she admired growing up.
He said, “You said you were nine when you started singing, did you have any idols at that time or singers you loved.”
Tems responded, “I loved Celine Dion.”
Saka reacted, “I don’t know who that is.”
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The response immediately caught Tems off guard, prompting a visibly shocked reaction from the singer.
Tems reacts shockingly, “You don’t know who Celine Dion is?
She added, “Ahh Ahhh.”
Saka asked, “Is that bad.”
Tems said, “Oh my gosh. Oh my gosh.”
Trying to confirm the name he had just heard, Saka asked again, “Celine Dion?”
Tems pronounces the name properly by saying “Celine Dion.”
Tems uttered “Ahhhaah ohhhh.”
Still unsure, the England international then turned toward someone behind the camera for confirmation.
Saka asked someone behind the scenes, “You know who that is?” and by extension everyone bursted into laughter.
The clip quickly circulated online, sparking a wave of reactions from fans who found the moment both amusing and surprising, especially given Dion’s legendary status in global music.
A quick check also shows that Saka, who was born on September 5, 2001, is currently 24 years old — a detail many fans pointed out while debating whether his unfamiliarity with the iconic singer could simply be a generational gap.
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