June 9th 2024.
Roman Kemp recently opened up about his decision to step down from his role as a host on Capital FM this year. It was a difficult and heartbreaking choice for the 31-year-old star, who had been on the airwaves for seven years. He started hosting the show in May 2017 and was later joined by Sonny Jay in 2018, after originally co-hosting with Vick Hope.
However, tragedy struck in 2020 when Roman's close friend and producer Joe Lyons, affectionately known as "Producer Joe," took his own life. Roman continued to host the show, but the weight of this devastating loss eventually led him to announce in February that he would be leaving his position.
In an interview with The Mirror, Roman shared how the death of his friend played a significant role in his decision to leave Capital. He explained that he felt like he was living the same day over and over again, and it was taking a toll on him. "Imagine a tragedy happening in your house," he said. "You're going to want to move. That's how I felt."
Roman also revealed that he learned of Joe's death while at work. He recalled the moment when his colleagues visited Joe's home to investigate his absence from work that day. It was a heartbreaking and traumatic experience for Roman, but it sparked a passion within him to become an advocate for men's mental health.
In the wake of Joe's passing, Roman made a documentary called "Roman Kemp: Our Silent Emergency," which shed light on the importance of mental health support for men. He has since been vocal about the need for better mental health systems in the UK and has used his platform to honor his dear friend.
While Roman has no plans to return to radio anytime soon, he does co-host a podcast called "FFS! My Dad is Martin Kemp" with his father, Spandau Ballet star Martin Kemp. In a recent episode, they discussed Martin's experience with two benign brain tumors he was diagnosed with in 1995. Martin, now 62, shared how that experience has changed his perspective on life and how every day is a bonus for him.
In closing, Roman encouraged anyone who may be struggling with their mental health to seek support. He shared that he has found comfort and strength in talking about his own struggles and that there are resources available for those in need. He also mentioned the Samaritans and PAPYRUS Prevention of Young Suicide UK, both of which offer 24/7 support for anyone in need.
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