Roman Kemp joins BBC’s The One Show as common co-host
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adio presenter Roman Kemp is to affix BBC’s The One Show as a daily co-host with Alex Jones alongside Jermaine Jenas, it has been introduced.
Kemp, the son of Spandau Ballet star Martin Kemp, joined the presenting crew of the present final yr as a visitor host.
He mentioned: “I’m very excited to become a permanent presenter on The One Show – I have had so much fun filming with the team already over the past year on the sofa.
“It’s a dream come true to be on primetime BBC One, bringing the best topical news and entertainment to the nation.”
Desert Island Discs presenter Lauren Laverne has been given a “regular spot on the sofa”, whereas singer and radio presenter Ronan Keating will probably be doing fewer exhibits however will nonetheless be “very much part of the family”, the BBC mentioned.
Irish star Keating mentioned: “I have loved being part of The One Show presenting team and I’ve had the best few years working alongside Alex, Jermaine and the whole team.
“I’ll be doing less shows this year due to my performing and recording schedule but I’m still very much part of the family and wish Roman the best of luck.”
The One Show editor Joanne Vaughan-Jones mentioned: “We’re thrilled to have Roman join us as a regular One Show host alongside Alex and Jermaine on the sofa.
“It’s an exciting new chapter for the show, and we’re looking forward to viewers seeing even more of Roman.”
Capital Breakfast host Kemp, 30, has beforehand spoken candidly about his psychological well being struggles after the loss of life of shut good friend and Capital FM producer Joe Lyons.
In 2021, he offered a BBC Three documentary wanting on the psychological well being disaster affecting younger males and revealed he had thought of taking his personal life after battling melancholy for greater than a decade.
He additionally appeared alongside the Princess of Wales in a brief video earlier this yr to advertise her early years marketing campaign.
Welsh TV star Jones, 46, has offered The One Show since 2010, and soccer pundit Jenas, 40, was introduced as a everlasting co-presenter of the present in 2021.
– The One Show, which is a BBC Studios manufacturing, airs on weeknights on BBC One at 7pm.