Emotional Roman Kemp breaks down in tears as he breaks his silence on leaving radio show after 10 years as tipped he will be replaced by Jordan North

Roman Kemp fought back tears as he announced he was quitting his Capital Breakfast show on Monday morning.

After a decade of presenting for the channel, the 31-year-old radio presenter revealed his last show will be on March 28 as he delivered an emotional speech.

When talking about how much Capital has meant to him, Roman seemed overcome with emotion as he admitted that this wasn't a decision he ever expected.

He explained, “I have a little announcement, and it's really weird to say it out loud. Really strange. If I'm being completely honest, I have no idea how to start this.

“I'm just going to come out and say it. This will be my last kind of six weeks with capital, which is weird to say.

Shaking away his emotions, he continued, “The last eight and a half years of my life have been so incredible to be a part of this machine, right, it's been the funniest, the saddest, and the most downright wild time to to be part of Capital and the Global family. .

'When you take on a job of this magnitude, you never think that one day there will come a time when you have to say goodbye. You never think that day will come.

“What I can tell you is that 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 happen and that farewell will come in five to six weeks. It's not a decision made overnight either, it's huge, I haven't found it easy at all.'

Roman lost his best friend and global radio producer Joe Lyons to suicide in August 2020, and the star alluded to the tragedy while referring to both his “best times” and “absolute lowest times.”

“Capital is my family, you as the amazing listeners you have been, you have been with me through my best times and my absolute lowest… Capital and Global have helped change me.

“I was 22 years old when I first joined Capital and it shaped me into the man I am today, that's all I know. But I know this is the right time to leave and this is the right time to move on.”

Jordan North is being tipped to replace Roman after it was confirmed he would be leaving his own spot on Radio One after ten years on air.

It was announced on Friday that the former I'm A Celeb star is quitting Radio One's legendary Going Home show and will be replaced by Jamie Laing35, which will take its place – from Monday to Thursday, from 3:30 PM to 6:00 PM – next to Vick Hope.

Shortly after the news broke, insiders revealed to The Sun that Jordan had signed a big money deal with the rival broadcaster.

The source said: 'Jordan is moving to Capital FM to replace Roman and he couldn't be more excited. It's absolutely huge for him and although it's difficult to leave the BBC, he's excited to get to work with Capital.

“Jordan's decision was a tough pill to swallow for the BBC, but there was nothing they could do to change his mind.”

Capital has yet to officially confirm who the new host will be.

James Rea, Chief Broadcasting and Content Officer at Global, said: “Roman has been a first-class presenter and it has been fantastic to have him on the team.

“I would like to thank him for the incredible work he has done at Capital over the past decade. We look forward to announcing the new Capital Breakfast soon.”

Roman joined Capital in 2014 before hosting the prestigious The Capital Evening Show in 2016.

In 2017 he moved to Capital Breakfast before appearing nationally on the show in 2019.

He continued: “You're listening, and the people in this room, everyone in this room, my production team, Sian and Chris, Sonny who's done it in the past and Vick Hope who's done it in the past. It's everyone.

“The next few weeks, as I approach the end of my time here at Capital, will be so tough. I love this place so much, I love it. I love the station, I love everything about it, Capital is my family.

'And I also love the connection that you and I, the listeners, have built together. It is changed. I know it started because I was just Martin Kemp's son. I hope you can call me your friend now.”

As Capital shared the news on their Instagram, Roman jokingly replied: “I only got the job because of his dad, good riddance I say.”

Roman added: 'I have loved every moment of my time at Capital. The last 10 years have been amazing and hosting the legendary Capital Breakfast is the best job ever.

'But after almost seven years of early alarm, I'm looking forward to a few late sleepers and it's time to pass the baton!

'It has been a privilege and an honor to wake up millions of people every day. It's the best job in radio and I will miss our listeners and the team at Global Lots.

'Whoever the next presenter of Capital Breakfast is, they are in for the most incredible ride.'

Founder and Executive President of Global, Ashley Tabor-King CBE, said: “Roman, it has been a pleasure. You have been a fantastic host and administrator of one of the biggest shows on British radio, the Capital Breakfast Show.

“I have loved watching you grow and grow as a broadcaster and as a person, and I wish you all the best for whatever comes next.”

Roman also took to his social media to issue his own statement, adding: “When I started doing this show I was told to remember it's like a table at the pub with your friends and one chair is empty so the listener can come and join the show. laughs…

“Well, it's not time for me to give my seat at the table to someone else.”

As fans and friends rushed to send their love to the star, he received an outpouring of well wishes.

Former Capital host Sonny Jay wrote: “Mate ❤ my best (and worst) memories are with you on this show. Congratulations on a great run. Thanks for the ride on your coattails, love ya bud x'.

Vick Hope wrote: 'Great service my friend ❤️ Now enjoy the lie in xxxxx' and Rochelle Humes commented: 'You kept that seat warm in the best way! Congratulations my friend'.

Meanwhile, Roman's I'm A Celebrity pal Jacqueline Jossa gushed: 'Oh. Roman! You will be missed! I can't wait to see what you do next. I know it's going to be HUGE.”