Roman Kemp makes emotional announcement live on Capital Breakfast show

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “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,” Kemp, 31, told listeners. “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 … Capital and Global have helped change me.” Kemp, who is the son of Spandau Ballet star Martin Kemp and singer Shirlie Holliman, was 22 years old when he first joined Capital. open image in gallery Roman Kemp is stepping down from his Capital Breakfast show after 10 years The news comes shortly after BBC Radio 1 presenter Jordan North revealed that he was quitting the station’s drivetime slot after 10 years, with Made in Chelsea star Jamie Laing announced as his replacement. North said of his decision: “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.” open image in gallery Jordan North and Vick Hope He thanked his “partner in crime” Hope, as well as “the fantastic listeners who have been really generous and always made me feel welcome, your kind words & messages have been so lovely”.