Roman Kemp(born 28 January 1993,[2] inLos Angeles), is an American-born British radio host and television personality. From 2017 to 2024, he presented the national radio networkCapital FMbreakfast show. Kemp presentsThe One ShowonBBC One.In 2019, he finished in third place in thenineteenth seriesofI'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!.
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 Kemp in 2024 | |
| Born | 28 January 1993 |
| Education | Berkhamsted School, Hertfordshire |
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| Years active | 2014–present |
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| Relatives | Gary Kemp(uncle) |
Early life
editKemp is the son of actor and musicianMartin Kempand singerShirlie Holliman.[3][4]The late singerGeorge Michaelwas his godfather.[5][6]
Education
editKemp was educated atBerkhamsted School,[7][8]aprivateday school,in themarket townofBerkhamsted,inHertfordshire,until he was 15,[9]He was in the same year asKSI.[10]
Career
edit2010s
editIn November 2014, Kemp joinedCapital FMto present Sunday 6–9am. He was promoted to Saturday 5–8pm and Sunday 9pm – 12am a year later, where he had the chance to interview artists on his show. In February 2016, Kemp became the new face ofThe Capital Evening Show,weeknights 7–10pm in addition to his Sunday show. In 2017, Kemp started hostingCapital Breakfastfrom 6 am–10 am withVick Hopeacross London and Saturday 6 am–9 am across the Network. As a result, he left the evening show. In 2018,Sonny Jayjoined Capital Breakfast full-time as a co-presenter.[citation needed]
In 2016, Kemp wasThe X Factor UK's digital presenter and social media correspondent.[11]He also co-hostedNick KicksonNicktoons.Since January 2017, he has co-presented2AwesomeonITV2withVick Hope.[12]He also presentedThe Hot Deskon ITV2. From 2 May 2017, Kemp took over Capital FM London's breakfast show with Hope. He narratedBromansonITV2in 2017, in which his father played Emperor.[13]He appeared in an episode ofLen Goodman's Partners in Rhyme.He took part in a celebrity edition ofFirst DatesforStand Up to Cancerin November 2017.[14]
In November 2017, Kemp was the backstage reporter onChildren in Need Rocks the 80s.On 1 March 2018, Kemp hosted theGlobal AwardsalongsideRochelle HumesandMyleene Klass,and returned to present the 2019 Global Awards. On 8 April 2019, Kemp,HopeandJaybecame the hosts of the new Capital National Breakfast. In May 2019, it was announced that he would play in the 2019 edition ofSoccer Aid,representing the Rest of the World due to his birth in Los Angeles allowing him to be classed as American.[15]Since June 2019, Kemp has appeared in theChannel 4reality seriesCelebrity Goggleboxalongside his father.[16]In 2019, Kemp was a contestant on thenineteenth seriesof theITVreality seriesI'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!and finished in third place.[17][18]Kemp has also presentedLondon's New Year celebration showtwice in 2017 and 2019 alongside performersNile Rodgers,Chic andCraig Davidrespectively.[19]
2020s
editIn 2020, Kemp co-hosted a Sunday morning programme with his father, titledMartin & Roman's Sunday Best!onITVfrom 14 June 2020.[20]On 19 November 2020, Kemp featured as a guest panellist on theITVDaytime showLoose Womenand was part of the first all male panel in the show's 21-year history.[21]In March 2021, Kemp presented a documentary onBBC Three,Roman Kemp: Our Silent Emergency,exploring themental healthandsuicidecrisis affecting young men. His friend, producer Joe Lyons, took his own life in August 2020.[22]
From April 2021, Kemp and his fatherMartin KemppresentedMartin & Roman's Weekend Best!;a spin-off ofMartin & Roman's Sunday Best!.[23]
He presented the 2023 BBC documentaryBoot Dreams: Now or Never,about young footballers trying to gain a professional contract.[24]Since July 2023, Kemp has co-presented the quiz showThe Finish Lineon BBC1 withSarah Greene.[25]
In November 2023, Kemp presented a documentary onBBC Three,Roman Kemp: The Fight for Young Lives,exploring potential solutions for improving the mental health of young people in the UK.[26]
On 8 October 2023, it was reported that Kemp would be departing fromCapital Breakfastas main host after seven years, due to his new career being a television presenter forBBCandITV1.On 19 February 2024, he announced that he would present his final show on 28 March 2024.[27]After leaving, he explained that it was to avoid reliving the day in 2020 when, in the middle of his radio show, he found out about Joe Lyons' death.[28]
On 2 March 2024, he hosted the annual BRIT Awards alongside Maya Jama and Clara Amfo.[29]
Personal life
editIn the documentaryRoman Kemp: Our Silent Emergency,Kemp revealed that he came close to attempting suicide after battling with depression for 13 years.[30]In the documentaryRoman Kemp: The Fight for Young Lives,Kemp further revealed that he has dealt with depression since he was 15 and has takensertralinefor 12 years.[31]
Kemp is a supporter ofArsenal F.C.[32]
Filmography
editTelevision
edit| Year | Title | Channel | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | The X Factor UK | ITV | Presenter | Digital presenter and social media correspondent |
| 2016–2017 | The Hot Desk | ITV2 | Presenter | |
| Nick Kicks | Nicktoons | Presenter | ||
| 2017 | Children in Need Rocks the 80s | BBC One | Presenter | Backstage presenter |
| 2Awesome | ITV2 | Co-Presenter | WithVick Hope | |
| Bromans | ITV2 | Narrator | ||
| Celebrity First Dates | Channel 4 | Contestant | ForStand Up to Cancer | |
| 2017, 2019 | New Year's Eve Fireworks | BBC One | Presenter | WithNile RodgersandChic(2017); WithCraig DavidBand and TS5DJSet (2019) |
| 2018–2020 | Global Awards | Capital TV | Co-Presenter | WithRochelle HumesandMyleene Klass(2018–2019); WithRochelle HumesandKate Garraway(2020) |
| 2019 | I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! | ITV | Contestant | Third place |
| 2019–present | Celebrity Gogglebox | Channel 4 | Himself | WithMartin Kemp |
| 2020 | Martin & Roman's Sunday Best! | ITV | Co-Presenter | WithMartin Kemp |
| 2020, 2022 | Loose Women | ITV | Panellist | Special "Loose Men" |
| 2021 | Roman Kemp: Our Silent Emergency | BBC Three | Himself | Documentary[33] |
| DNA Journey | ITV | Himself | WithMartin Kemp | |
| Martin & Roman's Weekend Best! | ITV | Co-Presenter | WithMartin Kemp | |
| 2022 | Concert for Ukraine | ITV,STV | Co-Presenter | WithMarvin HumesandEmma Bunton |
| 2022–present | The One Show | BBC One | Co-presenter | Guest co-presenter (2022–2023) |
| 2022–2023 | Britain Get Singing | ITV | Host | WithAlesha Dixon,Adam Lambert,Jason ManfordandWill.i.am[34] |
| 2023 | BRIT Awards: Red Carpet | ITV2 | Co-Presenter | WithMaya JamaandClara Amfo[35] |
| Boot Dreams: Now or Never | BBC Three | Presenter | ||
| Capital’s Summertime Ball | ITV1 | Co-host | withChris StarkandSian Welby[36] | |
| Roman Kemp: The Fight for Young Lives | BBC Three | Presenter | Documentary[37] | |
| Capital’s Jingle Bell Ball | ITV1 | Co-host | WithChris StarkandSian Welby[38] | |
| 2023–present | The Finish Line | BBC1 | Presenter | Series two commissioned[39] |
| 2024 | The BRIT Awards | ITV1 | Host | with Maya Jama and Clara Amfo |
Radio
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–2015 | Sunday 6–9am | Presenter | |
| 2015–2016 | Saturday 5–8 pm | ||
| 2015–2017 | Sunday 9am–12 pm | ||
| 2016–2017 | The Capital Evening Show | Weeknights 7–10 pm | |
| 2017–2024 | Capital Breakfast | Weekday breakfast slot |
Web
edit| Year | Title | Channel | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Roman Kemp: Our Silent Emergency | BBC Three | Presenter | |
| TRIC Awards | ScreenHits TV |
Awards and nominations
edit| Year | Group | Award | Work | Results |
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| 2021 | National Television Awards | Authored Documentary | Roman Kemp: Our Silent Emergency | Nominated |
| TRIC Awards | Radio Personality[40] | Himself | Won | |
| 2022 | TRIC Awards | Radio Personality[41] | Himself | Won |
| 2023 | TRIC Awards | Radio Personality | Himself | Won |
References
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- ^"Roman Kemp Fact File From His Age And Height To Famous Dad Martin Kemp".Capital FM.2 March 2024.Retrieved4 February2025.
- ^Adejobi, Alicia (21 October 2019)."Martin & Shirlie Kemp believe their love would have survived Tinder age".Metro.Retrieved12 November2019.
- ^True: the Autobiography of Martin Kemp.p. 194.
- ^Babbage, Rachel (8 March 2017)."Martin Kemp pays a beautiful tribute to George Michael on The Nightly Show".Digitalspy.Retrieved19 June2018.
- ^"George Michael's godchildren may inherit his £100m fortune".Metro.co.uk.27 December 2016.Retrieved19 June2018.
- ^"OB News 2011- The Old Berkhamstedianians".Berkhamsted School. Archived fromthe originalon 10 March 2018.Retrieved30 September2019.
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- ^Roman Kemp, Tobi Brown (29 October 2020).World's MOST SPICY Gummy Bears - TBJZL vs Roman Kemp(Television production). Sky TV.
- ^Darvill, Josh (1 July 2016)."Roman Kemp joins The X Factor and Xtra Factor as new presenter".Tellymix.Retrieved6 July2016.
- ^"Roman Kemp and Vick Hope to host 2Awesome on ITV2".
- ^Fane Saunders, Tristram (14 September 2017)."Bromans makes Love Island look sophisticated – episode 1 recap".The Daily Telegraph.Retrieved4 October2017.
- ^Ryan, Keeley (4 November 2017)."This could be the most awkward moment on First Dates yet".Her.ie.Retrieved15 November2019.
- ^CAPITAL’S ROMAN KEMP SIGNS UP FOR SOCCER AID FOR UNICEF 2019UNICEF UK. 8 May 2019. Retrieved 19 May 2019.
- ^Gillibr, Abigail (11 June 2019)."Martin Kemp says 'there's nothing too awkward' Gogglebox could throw at him".Metro.Retrieved12 November2019.
- ^Harp, Justin (11 November 2019)."I'm a Celebrity cast confirmed as Caitlyn Jenner, Ian Wright and more join".Digital Spy.Retrieved11 November2019.
- ^Evans, Mel (9 December 2019)."Roman Kemp booted from I'm A Celebrity in third place as Jacqueline Jossa and Andy Whyment battle for jungle crown".Metro.Retrieved9 December2019.
- ^Harp, Justin (17 December 2019)."I'm a Celebrity's Roman Kemp will host BBC's New Year coverage".Digital Spy.Retrieved17 December2019.
- ^"Martin & Roman's Sunday Best! Episode 1".Press Centre.Retrieved8 July2020.
- ^Warner, Sam (19 November 2020)."Loose Women welcomes all-male panel for first time in show's history".Digital Spy.Retrieved19 November2020.
- ^"Roman Kemp: Our Silent Emergency".bbc.co.uk.Retrieved11 March2021.
- ^"Martin and Roman Kemp make bumper return to ITV across Saturday and Sunday mornings".itv /presscentre.Retrieved15 March2021.
- ^"Boot Dreams: Now or Never – meet the players, presenter Roman Kemp and head coach Gifton Noel-Williams".bbc.co.uk.
- ^"The Finish Line - Roman Kemp and Sarah Greene tease" nail-biting, hilarious and actually tear-jerking "quiz show".bbc.co.uk.Retrieved2 September2023.
- ^"BBC Three – Roman Kemp: The Fight for Young Lives".BBC.co.uk.Retrieved13 January2024.
- ^"Roman Kemp Announces Capital Breakfast Departure".8 February 2024.
- ^Youngs, Ian (2 April 2024)."Roman Kemp: I was reliving tragedy of Capital Radio producer's death every day".BBC News.Retrieved2 April2024.
- ^https:// itv /watch/the-brit-awards/L4019/L4019a0040.
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