ROMAN KEMP confirmed in February 2024 that he is leaving his role as host of Capital FM's breakfast show after taking over the slot in 2017.
The in-demand star, who is the son of Martin Kemp, was diagnosed with a terrifying sleep disorder in 2022 that was caused by his early starts and busy work schedule.
What has Roman Kemp been diagnosed with?
Roman was diagnosed with sleep apnoea in 2022.
Sleep apnoea is a condition that causes breathing to stop and start while you sleep.
The star's diagnosis came after years of demanding early starts for Capital FM's breakfast show,
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Roman has revealed that his sleep apnoea is so bad that he's been advised by doctors to wear an oxygen mask at night.
The Brit Awards presenter told MailOnline in 2022: "The doctors told me I must wear an oxygen mask.
"There is absolutely nothing sexy about going back to Roman Kemp's house.
"They are expecting candles and mood lighting but they're getting a Darth Vader impression into an oxygen tank."
What is sleep apnoea?
There are multiple different kinds of sleep apnoea but the most common is called obstructive sleep apnoea.
This is when throat muscles intermittently relax and block the airways while you sleep.
Some sleep apnoea may need to be treated with surgery depending on the severity of the case.
There are many symptoms linked with sleep apnoea but some of the most obvious are loud snoring and abrupt awakenings followed by gasping and choking.
Night time sweating, morning headaches, high blood pressure and a decreased libido are also huge tell-tale signs.
If you notice yourself experiencing mood changes such as depression or irritability, or are having difficulty concentrating, as a result of sleep apnoea you might want to pay your GP a visit.
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Symptoms of sleep apnoea mainly happen while you sleep.
They include:
- breathing stopping and starting
- making gasping, snorting or choking noises
- waking up a lot
- loud snoring
There is absolutely nothing sexy about going back to Roman Kemp's house... They are expecting candles and mood lighting but they're getting a Darth Vader impression into an oxygen tank.
Roman Kemp
During the day, you may also:
- feel very tired
- find it hard to concentrate
- have mood swings
- have a headache when you wake up
One main cause that can affect sleep apnoea is additional fat stores around the airways.
Those who hold more fat around their face and neck can be at higher risk of developing the condition.
Is Roman Kemp quitting Capital?
It was first rumoured in November 2023 that Roman was set to quit Capital FM's breakfast show.
Reports at the time suggested that he was stepping down after seven years to focus on TV, having got a presenting job on BBC's The One Show in the summer.
The news was then confirmed in February 2024.
Roman announced he was leaving while live on the radio with his co-hosts Sian Welby and Chris Stark.
He said: “I've got quite a big announcement and it is one that is really weird to say out loud.
"It's really odd, to be honest I had no idea how I'd 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."
It was then revealed that former Radio 1 DJ and I'm A Celebrity star Jordan North would replace Roman as host of Capital Breakfast.
Roman's last show has since been confirmed as Thursday, March 28, 2024.
