In a statement, Capital Radio said, "Chris is now at the pinnacle of his career and we are proud that the high-profile Capital FM Breakfast Show has been the springboard for him to become the UK's number one media personality. Despite the constant demands for his time, Chris's relationship with London's number one commercial radio station remains as special and as strong as ever."
As well as presenting the morning show on Capital FM, Tarrant is the UK host of the Who Wants to be a Millionaire? quiz show on ITV.