Bukayo Saka Shocks Tems: "I Don’t Know Who That Is" — Arsenal Star Admits He's Never Heard of Celine Dion

 Arsenal and England winger Bukayo Saka has sparked widespread reactions online after candidly admitting during a light-hearted interview that he has never heard of legendary Canadian singer Celine Dion.

The moment occurred in the debut episode of Arsenal Football Club's new series, The Link-Up, where Saka sat down for a relaxed conversation with Grammy-winning Nigerian artist Tems. The chat turned humorous when Saka asked Tems about her early musical influences and idols growing up.

Tems replied enthusiastically: "I loved Celine Dion."

Saka, looking genuinely surprised, responded: "I don’t know who that is."

A stunned Tems shot back: "You don’t know who Celine Dion is?"

Saka confirmed: "No."

He then added with a laugh: "Is that bad?"

Tems exclaimed in disbelief: "Oh my gosh. Oh my gosh. Celine Dion!"

The exchange, captured in clips shared by Arsenal and across social media, quickly went viral, leaving fans amused, shocked, and divided. Many pointed to the generational and cultural gap—Saka, born in 2001, may have missed peak exposure to Dion's classics like those from the Titanic soundtrack during his football-focused youth—while others joked about the irony of a global football star being unfamiliar with one of music's biggest icons.

The light-hearted exchange highlights the fun side of crossovers between sports and entertainment, with Saka's honest and humble reaction earning praise for keeping things real amid the banter.

This isn't the first time such moments have gone viral, but it underscores how focused young athletes like Saka can be on their craft, often at the expense of pop culture trivia outside their world.

Fans can watch the full episode on Arsenal's official channels for more behind-the-scenes insights from the star winger and Tems.