Rylan Clark sparks concern after missing Radio 2 show
Rylan Clark-Neal has sparked concern as he missed his Radio 2 show.
The X Factor star Rylan, 32, had presenter Scott Mills fill in for him as Scott told listeners “I think he is just exhausted.”
Speaking about why Rylan was noticeably absent, Scott said: “So Rylan’s not here as you may have noticed. I think Eurovision broke him. We were actually very well behaved this year.
Scott reiterated that the pair actually turned down a nightcap with Graham Norton.
He narrated the story to listeners: “Here’s an example of how we have changed as a Eurovision couple. We present the grand final on radio 2. We are in Sweden. Graham Norton is obviously presenting it on BBC One."
"After the show, me, Graham and Rylan share a cab back to the hotel. Graham says fancy a quick drink? Just one? And we say, ‘thank you so much for the kind offer Graham Norton but we are off to bed.’”
Continuing to relay why Rylan was not on the show, Scott said: “We had an early flight to get back for the baftas. Send him your best wishes. I think he is just exhausted.”
Rylan stepped into Zoe Ball's shoes for the Saturday afternoon slot on Radio 2 when she moved to present the station's breakfast show back in 2019.
In January, Paddy McGuinness replaced Rylan on the show as he took four weeks off to headline at Henley Festival in July alongside the likes of Gladys Knight, Sam Ryder and Nicole Scherzinger.
Rylan has been dazzling fans and viewers for years and just last week he gave his expert commentary at the Eurovision Song Contest in Malmo, Sweden.
He has been spilling the tea on his love for the Eurovision Song Contest, and it's clear he's got a special place in his heart for the annual extravaganza of European pop. Teaming up with Scott Mills, Rylan takes to BBC Radio 2 every year to dish out their thoughts and musings on the semi-finals, bringing a whole lot of joy and enthusiasm to the airwaves.
Chatting with the Daily Star Sunday in 2023, Rylan opened up: "Last year I needed to get away from the UK and the Eurovision bubble was perfect for that. It was what I needed on a personal level. Being there was a full circle moment for me. It was like, 'I'm back, I'm ready to go'."
He added, with pure passion in his voice, "That's why Eurovision is so important to me. If you cut me open, it's there."
