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Roman Kemp Discloses Ending 15 Years on Antidepressants During Celebrity Race Across the World

His on-camera remarks reflect years of treatment plus a BBC Three documentary on young men's mental health.

Overview

  • The disclosure aired in the 20 November episode as Kemp and his sister Harleymoon paused at a beach bar while travelling from El Salvador toward Valle de Ángeles, Honduras.
  • Kemp said he had been on antidepressants for over 15 years and has chosen to stop because he feels he is in a good place in life.
  • He described trying to understand his natural emotions again and said he is experiencing the return of panic and anxiety attacks.
  • A candid exchange with Harleymoon contrasted her effort to "actively be happy" with his sense of having a lower emotional ceiling even when on medication.
  • The conversation follows his BBC Three documentary exploring young men's mental health and a 2024 Instagram post about stopping medication, and the series continues on BBC One and iPlayer next Thursday at 8pm.