The One Show co-host 'to do fewer shows' as Roman Kemp is made permanent

The BBC has announced Roman Kemp will be a permanent presenter on The One Show. The radio presenter will be a regular co-host with Alex Jones alongside Jermaine Jenas.

Kemp, the son of Spandau Ballet star Martin Kemp, joined the presenting team of the show last year as a guest host. He said: “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”, while singer and radio presenter Ronan Keating will be doing fewer shows but will still be “very much part of the family”, the BBC said.

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Irish star Keating said: “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 said: “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 previously spoken candidly about his mental health struggles after the death of close friend and Capital FM producer Joe Lyons. In 2021, he presented a BBC Three documentary looking at the mental health crisis affecting young men