Roman Kemp confirms he’s leaving Capital FM after ten years
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Topics: Celebrity, Entertainment
Roman Kemp has announced his departure from Capital FM after 10 years with the station.
He broke the news to fans during today's (19 February) Capital Breakfast Show.
Speaking to co-hosts Sian Welby and Chris Stark this morning, he said: "I've got quite a big announcement and it's one that's really weird to say out loud.
"This is going to be my last six weeks on Capital, which is a weird thing to say. This is the oddest moment I've had on the show.
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"What I'd like to do over the next few weeks, I don't want sad stuff. What I want is to get to know as many of you as possible. If you've never texted into this show, I want to hear from you."
Roman, 31, first joined the station in 2014 before going on to host his Capital Breakfast Show in 2017.
Ashley Tabor-King CBE, Founder & Executive President of Global, said: “Roman, it’s been a pleasure. You’ve been a fantastic host and custodian of one of the biggest shows in UK radio, the Capital breakfast show. I’ve loved watching you grow and grow as a broadcaster and as a person and I wish you all the very best for whatever comes next.”
The fan favourite presenter will host his final show on 28 March.
The news comes just days after Jordan North revealed his shock exit from BBC Radio One.
He wrote: "Hello everyone 👋
"I just wanted to take this opportunity to thank all my wonderful colleagues / talented producers at Radio 1 who many I consider to be friends for life and will miss greatly, you’ve all reached out to me over the past 24 hours and it really has meant a lot.
"To my amazing fellow presenters I wish I could thank you all personally, I’ve loved working with you it’s been an absolute blast! Big love to Katie Thisleton, Greg James, Arielle Free, Ricky, Melvin & Charlie, Dean & Vicky, Clara Amfo, Matt & Molly, Scott Mills, Grimmy, all the rest of you fantastic lot, and of course my partner in crime Vick Hope… I’ll miss being on air with you every day.
"MOST IMPORTANTLY the biggest of thank yous to the fantastic listeners who have been really generous and always made me feel welcome, your kind words & messages have been so lovely, THANK YOU SO MUCH.
"I’ll be back soon, and can’t wait to see you all again."