Roman Kemp opens up on chats with Ed Sheeran which helped him through 'dark times'

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Capital Breakfast host Roman Kemp has opened up about his ongoing struggle with his mental health. Despite his cheerful chat on the radio every morning, which makes millions of people smile, the 29 year old has battled with depression for 15 years.

He believes that being open and talking about mental health "saved his life", and says that chatting to his pal Ed Sheeran helped him navigate through "the darkest of times".

The Mirror reports that Roman once came close to ending his own life but admits he was completely shocked when his best friend and Capital Radio producer, Joe Lyons, committed suicide last year.

For support, he turned to 80s pop icon parents Martin and Shirley Kemp, as well as his singer friend Ed.They became firm friends after meeting on the music scene and later shared a hug in an advert for Capital Radio, with Roman donning a bear costume.The singer even drew a tattoo for Roman, which he has on his leg.