THE ONE SHOW: ROMAN KEMP JOINS PRESENTING LINE-UP, LAUREN LAVERNE GIVEN REGULAR SLOT

The One Show announce that Roman Kemp has joined The One show as an official co-host to Alex Jones, alongside Jermaine Jenas. Roman will be familiar with audiences as he joined the presenting team as a guest host last year and has been a firm favourite ever since.

The One Show broadcasts on BBC One week nights at 7pm, entertaining a regular audience of 3million viewers, with a mix of topical stories from across the UK, big name studio guests and much loved talent.

Lauren Laverne has also been given a regular spot on the sofa, with Ronan Keating remaining a key part of The One Show family and continuing to host shows. Ronan Keating said: "I’ll be doing less shows this year due to my performing and recording schedule but I’m still very much part of the family and wish Roman the best of luck".

Joanne Vaughan-Jones, Editor of The One Show says: “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 Kemp says, “I’m very excited to become a permanent presenter on The One Show, I have had so much fun filming with the team already over the past year on the sofa. It’s a dream-come true to be on prime-time BBC One, bringing the best topical news and entertainment to the nation.”

Other members of the programme's extended family of presenters will continue to co-host episodes across the year, and Matt Allwright and Nikki Fox will continue with their hosting duties on Watchdog.

The One Show airs weekdays at 7pm on BBC One.