Rylan Clark shares painful relationship confession as he says 'I thought it'd be easier'
TV star Rylan Clark has confessed he believed his celebrity status would make the chances of meeting someone new "10 times easier" as he opened up about his quest for romance.
Following the breakdown of his marriage four years ago, the former X Factor favourite has been refreshingly frank about wanting to find love again.
During a recent heart-to-heart with close mates and fellow celebrities Emma and Matt Willis, he provided a revealing glimpse into his private life.
On his Rylan: How To Be In Love podcast, the celebrity couple offered their thoughts on what kind of partner Rylan should pursue next.
While they suggested he should seek someone who is "powerful" and "able to look after him", Rylan confessed he'd expected finding the right man to be far more straightforward.
Speaking to the married duo, he revealed how he'd assumed fame would simplify his quest for someone new: "I always used to think, and I'm sure you sort of thought this as well, especially you (Matt), you know, you're in a band, you think 'oh, I'll have people throwing themselves at me, I'm famous.' ".
He went on to elaborate: "I genuinely thought it'd be 10 times easier, because I've never been single and known (a celebrity)."
Rylan first crossed paths with his ex Dan Neal on Big Brother in 2013. At the time, Dan was a contestant on the show, while Rylan was part of the presenting team for its spin-off, Big Brother's Bit on the Side.
Fast forward two years from their reality TV encounter, and Rylan and Dan were saying their vows at Braxted Park Estate, Essex. The couple celebrated their special day surrounded by a host of celebrity guests, including Matt and Emma Willis, Katie Price, Eamonn Holmes, and Ruth Langsford.
While his personal life has had its ups and downs, Rylan's career has continued to go from strength to strength.
He first shot to fame as a contestant on the X Factor in 2012 and has since landed several high-profile broadcasting roles. These include hosting ITV's This Morning and co-starring with Robert Rinder on Rob and Rylan's Grand Tour.
In a recent career highlight, Rylan has been hosting his own BBC Radio 2 show, Rylan On Saturday, since 2019, following Zoe Ball's role change at the station.
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