Roman Kemp: Are You Really OK?

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Now that he is mostly playing himself – in books, and in all those reality TV shows and presenting roles – he feels much better about being recognised. These days, if people think of the Kemps, they are more likely to picture Martin and his son Roman than Martin and Gary. And I know of his parents and enjoyed their music but they were necessarily a family I followed (figuratively of course), but it was a real eye opener learning about them as people rather than just their names. If someone is feeling suicidal, reassure them that it is possible to do something to improve their situation in a caring and sympathetic way. Kemp has also presented London's New Year celebration show twice in 2017 and 2019 alongside performers Nile Rodgers, Chic and Craig David respectively.

The reality is the contents (or at least the first two thirds of it, I'll get to why I didn't finish it) consist of some basic discussion of the topic but I actually felt the effectiveness of even this was undermined by the way in which the author switches to discussion of random things that have happened in his life, many of which being subjectively amazing experiences many could only dream of. He presented the 2023 BBC documentary Boot Dreams: Now or Never, about young footballers trying to gain a professional contract. Sometimes you don’t have to explicitly talk about mental health to find out how they are doing– it can be as simple as texting them to let them know you’re thinking of them.In the documentary, the 27-year-old says he had “no idea” the fun-loving guy he saw as a brother was struggling with his mental health. Roman unflinchingly tackles the taboo of suicide, in the hope that by talking about his own struggles and sharing advice, he can help others. He’s aware that he’s had a privileged life that not everyone has and I really like how he’s been honest about the positives and negatives of that fact, without sounding spoilt or patronising.

The Finish Line - Roman Kemp and Sarah Greene tease "nail-biting, hilarious and actually tear-jerking" quiz show". We commend Roman Kemp for using his platform to speak out about his experiences of mental health problems and shine a spotlight on male suicide, which remains the leading cause of death in men under the age of 45,” said Stephen Buckley Head of Information at Mind. The chapters are great; so raw and funny and others so moving as he draws attention to the challenges of grief after suicide. s highly coveted Breakfast slot - and pulled in record-beating listeners with his cheeky sense of humour. But his story was reasonably interesting and of course, as an educational tool the book achieved its purpose in warning and teaching about suicide and the importance of mental health.The broadest message is that simply having conversations can help men overcome the sense of feeling entrapped by life. Through conversations with experts, and those who have previously attempted suicide or had suicidal thoughts, the documentary reveals that something as simple as telling a friend you’re there for them on the phone if they ever get to a dark place is vital. Roman says his new book reveals the things that weren't captured on camera, and how his time in the jungle changed his whole outlook on life. Here, for the first time, Roman’s ready to reveal the things that weren't captured on camera, and how his time in the jungle changed his whole outlook on life.

You can see why the idea of self-renewal appealed, because on top of the health worries, being unable to work plunged his family – by then he and his wife, Shirlie, had two young children – into financial difficulty. Being the son of a very famous actor, it would be very easy to believe that he surfs off the back of this, but I genuinely believe that this is not the case. promises to lift the lid on Roman’s personal life in a bid to “smash the stigma still surrounding medication and mental health”. Roman makes it very clear throughout that everyone's feelings should be validated - it shouldn't matter what their background is or how “privileged” they are, after all we all ultimately want the same things: to be accepted, to be loved and to love. released an album together in 2019 (also featuring their daughter, Harley), and co-authored a book about their relationship.Roman is so open and honest in this, even about stuff you wouldn’t necessarily talk to anyone about, and now he’s told thousands of people. citation needed] In 2016, Kemp was The X Factor UK's digital presenter and social media correspondent. The Capital DJ will discuss the impact on his life after losing his best friend, Joe Lyons, the radio producer who launched his career, to suicide. He wanted to investigate why so many men take their own lives across the UK – and why they don’t talk about what they’re going through. It took me days to read that section, whereas the final 40, which are properly about mental health, I read briefly in one sitting because they were fascinating.

For a unique double act, why not book Roman alongside his father Martin Kemp; perfect for corporate awards events. A truly special insight in to his life, losing someone so close to him and the trauma that comes along with all of that. s leg on air, drive around London playing cab-roulette with James Corden, get Craig David to freestyle rap, or rope Lewis Capaldi into a life-drawing class? It’s also advisable to go and see your GP, they will be able to identify support that’s local to you. This is a book that will draw you in, and get you thinking about your mental health and others at the same time.So at the end of the day there’s me and George in these white painters’ hazmat suits with a glass of wine each, looking round at the job that we’d done … He was just a lovely man. Roman opens up on the experiences that have shaped him, revealing some hilarious and surprising anecdotes from his youth. Roman spoke to a member of our Thrive network committee for a frank and open conversation about mental health and suicide. The man is the person that has to have a family, has to find the perfect person and be happy with them, have kids and help them financially.