A RADIO legend has revealed the real reason Roman Kemp has quit his Capital breakfast show.
Former Radio 1 DJ Nick Grimshaw knows all too well the demands of hosting an early morning show for a national broadcaster having spent six years in the time slot.
And following Roman’s shock exit from Capital, Nick said it’s not the sort of role that can be done forever.
He told the Mirror: “He’s smashed it. He’s done breakfast for what, seven years? I saw him not so long ago and he said ‘Mate…. so tired’.
“It’s the dream job but you have to totally commit to it. I loved Breakfast so much, but you probably physically can’t do it forever and you shouldn’t do forever.
“It’s fun, but it’s intense to be up and at ’em every day. Roman is always on the telly too, so goodness knows how he did it!”
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Roman’s new roles
Roman now has plenty to look forward to as he looks for new opportunities.
Not only does he host The One Show on the BBC but he’s been unveiled as a Brit Awards host alongside Maya Jama and Clara Amfo.
Despite his bustling schedule, Roman was still emotional when he confirmed his exit on radio earlier this week.
He said: “I’ve got quite a big announcement and it is one that is really weird to say out loud.
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“It’s really odd, to be honest I had no idea how I start this. So I’ll come out and say it.
“This is going to be my last six weeks on Capital. Which is a weird thing to say.”
He continued: “What I can tell you is I’m not saying goodbye right now, I’m not leaving the show today and that’s it, but it’s not far away.
“It will come and that goodbye will come in five to six weeks.
“It’s not a decision that has come overnight either, it’s massive, I’ve not found it easy at all.”
The star, whose best friend and producer Joe tragically died in August 2020, went on: “Capital is my family, you as the wonderful listeners that you’ve been, you’ve been with me at my best times and my absolute lowest.
Roman, the son of eighties pop stars Martin and Shirlie Kemp, was just 22 years old when he first joined Capital in 2014.
Reflecting on his time on the radio, he continued: “I know that it started out as me being just Martin Kemp’s son, I hope that now you can call me your friend.”
He thanked his co-workers Sian and Chris, and Sonny Jay, and former co-presenter Vick Hope and said it will be “so tough” to leave but admitted he’s looking forward to getting more sleep.
Roman went on: “I’ve loved every single moment of my time at Capital.
“The last 10 years have been amazing and hosting the legendary Capital Breakfast is the best job ever.
“But after almost seven years of early alarms, I’m looking forward to some lie-ins and it’s time to hand over the baton!
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“It’s been a privilege and an honour to wake up millions of people every day.
“It’s the best job in radio and I’ll miss our listeners and the team at Global lots.
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“Whoever the next host of Capital Breakfast is, they’re in for the most incredible ride.”
On Friday, it was revealed that Jordan North was signing a big money deal to join the Capital FM Breakfast team after quitting Radio 1.
