Roman Kemp has shared the toll his last job on Capital FM has taken on him.
The broadcaster, who fronted the Breakfast Show alongside Chris Stark and Sian Welby, announced in February that he would be leaving Capital this year after working for the station for ten years. Roman, 31, joined the Global radio station in 2014, presenting the 6am to 9am Capital slot on a Sunday, before eventually being promoted to a Saturday evening slot.
But two years later, he became the face of the Evening Show, interviewing some of the biggest names in music. One year later, he moved to the Breakfast Show alongside Vick Hope, entertaining millions as they woke up.
But the early mornings took their toll on the Los Angeles-born broadcaster who has opened up about his decision to walk away. Speaking exclusively to the Mirror, the son of Martin and Shirlie Kemp said: "I need this time for myself.
Roman Kemp has opened up about his decision to leave Capital FM (PA)"I've been at that company (Global) for ten years, on that show for seven now. I've tried to spin the plates and tried to do everything and I've realised it's getting in the way of my life. You can't enjoy your own life. If you think of a radio show, every day you've got to go out in front of the public and dance and every now and then you've got to give yourself a rest and I've not been doing that for myself. It came to that point of 'I need to leave this behind now'."
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Roman, who often appears on Celebrity Gogglebox alongside his dad, former Spandau Ballet star Martin, also revealed that while he's no longer working, he's taking time to reflect on life. He said: "I think it's going to be really good for me to move on with my life. I had an opportunity in my life, I can go and enjoy my life for a bit and I want to enjoy what I have achieved."
Although, he doesn't have to wait long for his next job. This summer, keen Arsenal fan Roman will be taking part in Soccer Aid alongside the likes of Tom Grennan, Martin Compston, Sir Mo Farah and EastEnders actor, Bobby Brazier. Despite having interviewed some of the biggest names in the entertainment industry, Roman joked that he struggles to contain himself around footballers.
Roman fronted the Capital FM Breakfast Show alongside Chris Stark and Sian Welby (WireImage)
This year, the telly and radio star will return to Soccer Aid (©UNICEF/Soccer Aid Productions/Stella Pictures)"I'm buzzing, as a football fan it's the job that everybody wants to do," he said about returning for the charity match. He added: "It's an amazing time, what it seems on the exterior is this really serious match but it's such a wonderful vibe, everyone is friendly, everyone is happy to be there and it raises so much money, you hear people say it but it's really for a good cause. You see where the money's going and we get to live out our childhood dreams.
"You've got these fully grown men and women that are melting at the fact that we're able to go out in these stadiums with legends and these are the parts of the job of someone that is in the industry, this is the great perk of the job." "I've been lucky enough to do this a few times now," he said before continuing: "Even to say you're in the same dressing room as them is like an out-of-body experience and for someone like me, I would do anything for any form of football of my life. I melt in the presence of footballers, I can meet anyone in our industry but as soon as it comes to a footballer, I'm gone to the world. You just don't want to make any form of mistake."
"If Thierry Henry goes anywhere near Soccer Aid this year, I don't even know what I'd do," he laughed. Showing his dedication to the sport, he said: "I have a tattoo of the original Ronaldo on my leg. He's the original Ronaldo, people made the mistake of thinking I had a tattoo of Cristiano Ronaldo on my leg and it was really bad, he's my favourite player of all time. Even some of the England legends they pull out, it's a wild day."
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