Roman Kemp has opened up about his desire to have children of his own as he confessed he is ‘terrified of not having kids’.
The presenter, 31, gushed over his close relationship with his parents Martin Kemp and Shirlie Holliman as he revealed the example they have set has made him want a family of his own.
Speaking in an interview with Heat magazine, Roman admitted that he has also been concerned about his own infertility and went for a sperm check last year.
The star confessed to the publication: ‘I’m terrified of not having kids. That is my biggest thing. I even went to have a sperm check when I was 30. I’m such a family orientated person. ‘
Roman and his dad Martin are known for their close bond after first appearing on Celebrity Gogglebox together in 2019.
Roman Kemp has revealed he is ‘terrified of not having kids’ as he shares anxiety over his infertility and pays tribute to his famous parents
The presenter, 31, gushed over his close relationship with his parents Martin Kemp and Shirlie Holliman as he revealed the example they have set has made him want a family of his own in a recent interview with Heat magazine
The pair also present their ITV breakfast programme Martin & Roman’s Weekend Best! and now host their own podcast FFS! My Dad Is Martin Kemp.
Paying tribute to his famous parents and the example they’ve set he said: ‘I love my mum and dad…I ‘m so grateful for the life that I’ve been able to have, growing up in the family that I had, that I couldn’t think of anything better.
‘I’ve always said to my friends like, no matter what job comes up they’ll know that I’m truly happy when I call them to say I’m going to have a baby.’
Roman was previously in a three year relationship with his former girlfriend Anne-Sophie Flury, however the couple split in 2020.
He has since been linked to radio colleague Codie Jones and German model Jette Kerkoff but never confirmed a relationship with either.
The star also joked that he doesn’t care about being called a nepobaby as it hasn’t hindered his career in the entertainment industry.
He candidly admitted that he finds it fun and if his dad could have lined up jobs for him he would have done them, just as he would try to help his future children get where they want to go in life.
Roman also opened about his depression as he admitted he doesn’t see himself ever living without antidepressants.
The star confessed to the publication: ‘I’m terrified of not having kids. That is my biggest thing. I even went to have a sperm check when I was 30. I’m such a family orientated person’
Paying tribute to his famous parents and the example they’ve set he said: ‘I love my mum and dad…I ‘m so grateful for the life that I’ve been able to have, growing up in the family that I had, that I couldn’t think of anything better’ (Roman pictured as a child with his dad)
Roman and his dad Martin are known for their close bond after first appearing on Celebrity Gogglebox together in 2019 (pictured)
The star, who has been on antidepressant drugs since he was 15, said he tried to come off sertraline but realised that didn’t work for him.
He confessed the only time he has had real suicidal thoughts was when he came off antidepressants and went cold turkey therefor being on the drugs has changed his life.
Roman left his job at Capital Breakfast back in March and thanked his listeners for ‘saving his life’ during his battle with depression over the years.
The radio host, 31 credited the show and its listeners for getting him through some of his darkest days and said how grateful he was to them for bringing ‘light and laughter into his life’ during his slot on the radio.
Roman became emotional as he said: ‘I’ve had moments on this show where my whole life outside of work is completely down the pan. There were times where I didn’t want to be here anymore.
‘There have been moments where my life outside of this room has been the worst thing ever.
The star also joked that he doesn’t care about being called a nepobaby as it hasn’t hindered his career in the entertainment industry (pictured in 2002 with his parents and sister Harley)
Roman left his job at Capital Breakfast back in March and thanked his listeners for ‘saving his life’ during his battle with depression over the years
‘I know a great life, but in my head that’s how it felt. I knew that all I had in my life were these four hours in my day where I could come to work and in those four hours I knew that I was going to laugh and have fun and be surrounded by people that get me and those four hours and those people that I’m talking about include you – the listeners. You have no idea how much you have helped me.’
Roman went on: ‘I want to say thank you for listening, every text, every call, all of it. I appreciate it more than you will ever know. I’ve had the most fun and I owe a huge debt to this company to be able to take a punt on me.
‘I was terrified to take over this show and I’m terrified to leave it. But sometimes with these things, you just know when the right time to move on is and that time is now for me.
‘You have helped me so much and you have always backed me and it’s been amazing. Honestly, from the bottom of my heart, you have genuinely saved my life at certain times.’
