Who will replace Roman Kemp on Capital’s Breakfast present?

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Roman Kemp has introduced he will be stepping down from Capital’s breakfast present after a decade with the station.

The fashionable presenter made the shock emotional announcement throughout a stay broadcast this week, revealing that his final present would happen on 28 March.

“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, advised listeners on Monday (19 February).

The presenter fought again tears as he shared that the choice had “not been easy at all”.

As he leaves for pastures new, and hypothesis has begun to swirl round who will replace him.

The Independent has compiled a listing of potential contenders to step in to take over his coveted spot.

Jordan North

The fashionable Lancashire presenter is undoubtedly the strongest contender for Kemp’s alternative. Having simply exited BBC Radio 1’s drivetime present with Vick Hope, followers suppose he could be the shoo-in for the UK’s largest radio slot.

The BBC introduced his departure in a social media put up final week, after a decade of presenting on the channel.

Even earlier than Kemp introduced he was leaving, followers had been satisfied he’d stop to go on to Capital.

One fan responded on X/Twitter with the eerie prediction, “See you on capital breakfast show very soon Jordan when Roman kemp quits next month that’s my prediction”, to the announcement.

Spencer Matthews

Jamie Laing was introduced as North’s alternative on BBC Radio 1 – might Capital make the identical transfer and rent a Made in Chelsea star to host the present? He at the moment presents the Big Fish podcast, which focuses on private growth.

His presenting expertise consists of internet hosting BBC’s Watchdog in addition to participating in a advertising marketing campaign for CBeebies in 2019.

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In Disney+ documentary Finding Michael in 2023, Matthews embarked on a journey to Mount Everest in an effort to get better his late brother’s stays.

The former Etonian joined the solid of the truth TV present in 2011 as a part of its authentic solid and rapidly grew to become one among its hottest breakout stars.

The 28-year-old presenter, DJ and broadcaster is greatest identified for internet hosting KISS FM’s Wake Up weekend present, KISS Fresh night present and her work on Spotify’s Who We Be Talks podcast.

She’s starred in promotional campaigns for the likes of Adidas alongside Maya Jama. Her presenting expertise consists of internet hosting BT Sports and the MOBOs.

The south east Londoner has additionally labored with MTV on Generation Change: Ones to Watch and gained the Dazed 100 fund for her docuseries Is Your Area Changing?

Margaret Leigh-Morgan

A 102-year-old former DJ has contemplated popping out of retirement to replace Roman Kemp as host of Capital Breakfast, saying she would give him a “good run for his money”.

With Kemp’s spot up for grabs, she advised PA information company that she could think about popping out of retirement upon assembly with presenter Tony Gilliam.

“I really enjoyed reminiscing with Tony as it brought back lovely memories of times filled with laughter and happiness at Angel Radio – I also thought I’d give Roman a good run for his money,” Leigh-Morgan stated.

The great-grandmother of 5 grew to become a radio DJ on the age of 92 and introduced the Nonsense At Noon slot on Angel Radio for 5 years earlier than retiring in 2017.

Angel Radio champions classic music and channels “happy memories for lovers of nostalgia”.