Roman Kemp is set to join Alex Jones as co-host of BBC's 'The One Show'.

Roman Kemp has landed one of the biggest gigs of his career at BBC's 'The One Show'

Roman Kemp has landed one of the biggest gigs of his career at BBC's 'The One Show'

With Boyzone star Ronan Keating, 46, reducing his presenting duties on the TV magazine and chat show programme - which he first started guest-hosting in 2017 before going full-time in 2021 - the Capital FM radio star will be taking over the reins with the help of fellow DJ Lauren Laverne, 45.

Roman, 30, 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.

“It’s a dream come true to be on primetime BBC One, bringing the best news to the nation.”

Ronan said: “I have loved being part of The One Show team.

“I’ll be doing less shows due to my performing schedule and wish Roman the best.”

Jermaine Jenas, 40, will also remain a regular co-host.

'The One Show' editor Joanne Vaughan-Jones added: "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."

Roman's new BBC gig comes after he revealed he had to improve his style for the broadcaster.

The Capital FM Breakfast Show presenter is also the co-host of the BBC One quiz show 'The Finish Line', alongside former 'Blue Peter' presenter Sarah Greene, and Roman admitted his usual style wasn't quite right for the BBC.

He told The Sun newspaper's Bizarre column: "Even though I do quizzes every day on the radio, it is intimidating and certainly a skill to do this show — it’s just one I had to learn.

"My relationship with Sarah isn’t serious, we’re pretty cheeky on set.

"The only serious thing is that I had to wear more reserved clothing but that’s just BBC clothing.

"I can’t go on there looking how I look on 'Gogglebox'."

Roman - whose parents are Martin and Shirlie Kemp - also presented the documentary 'Boot Dreams' on BBC Three and iPlayer.

In 2021, he also fronted the BBC Three documentary, 'Roman Kemp: Our Silent Emergency', about the mental health crisis and spoke candidly about his own battles.

‘The One Show’ airs weeknights from 7pm on BBC One.

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