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Daily Mirror
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Rylan Clark says 'they won't listen' as he questions 'decision' by BBC bosses
Rylan Clark has presented his BBC Radio 2 show since 2019 when he replaced Zoe Ball, but he says he has pitched another idea to bosses at the radio station Rylan Clark says BBC bosses 'won't listen' as he questioned a 'decision' made by the broadcaster. The 36-year-old has been presenting his Saturday afternoon slot on BBC Radio 2 since 2019. He replaced presenter Zoe Ball when she moved to the station's coveted breakfast slot. Zoe, 54, has however since left the show and been replaced by Scott Mills. Rylan however continues to broadcast to the nation as well as fronting a series of podcasts for the BBC. He however hinted that he believes he would be perfect for another role at the station. Although he joked that his pleas to BBC bosses had so far fallen on deaf ears. He made the revelation as he flashed his geography skills at the weekend. During the bulletin, traffic presenter Sally Boazman asked: 'The A13 Stanford-Le-Hope bypass, eastbound, is partly blocked between Stanford-le-Hope and a place called Fobbing, does that exist? Is there a place called Fobbing?' 'Yeah, it's basically the Basildon turn-off,' responded Essex boy Rylan. He added: 'It's a little village on the outskirts of Corringham.' Sally responded: 'You should do the traffic really, shouldn't you?' To which Rylan joked: 'I should. I've been saying this for years but they won't listen.' Before working in radio, Rylan rose to fame when he appeared on the X Factor in 2012. He was eliminated in the quarter final as James Arthur went on to win the competition. Just weeks later however, Rylan was whisked away to the Celebrity Big Brother house. He won over the nation and was crowned the winner, ahead of reality stars Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag. He later went on to work as a reporter on This Morning as well as presenting Big Brother's Bit on the Side. Since 2018 he has commentated on the semi-finals of Eurovision alongside fellow Radio 2 star Scott. Earlier this year Rylan won a BAFTA for his documentary Rob and Rylan's Grand Tour, which saw him travelling around Italy with Rob Rinder. Rylan described the show as 'two gay guys, going through a divorce' after he split from ex-husband Dan Neal in 2021, and Rob split from his own husband in 2018. Speaking to the Mirror and other press, Rylan said: "The show, it happened at a really weird time for me. I wasn't fully over some of the breakdown of my marriage and stuff like that. I was flung with a judge. It was the best therapy I needed. "The journey, and I hate that word in telly, from when we meet and how raw I was at that time. It was like being an adolescent again and starting again but with cameras there. 'Everyone who worked on the show made it look exactly how it was. They didn't try to make it look good.' The pair will return with a follow-up series, Rob and Rylan's Passage to India, which is set for release in autumn.
Hindustan Times
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Kim Woodburn dies at 83, fans pay tribute to How Clean Is Your House star: ‘RIP to the Queen of Clean'
Television personality Kim Woodburn, widely known for co-presenting the popular Channel 4 series How Clean Is Your House?, has died at the age of 83. Her manager confirmed the news on Tuesday. Kim Woodburn's representatives issued a statement, reported the Guardian. It read, 'It is with immense sadness that we let you know our beloved Kim Woodburn passed away yesterday following a short illness. Kim was an incredibly kind, caring, charismatic and strong person.' The statement continued, 'Her husband, Peter, is heartbroken at the loss of his soulmate. We are so proud of the amazing things Kim achieved in her life and career. We kindly ask that Kim's husband and close friends are given the time and privacy they need to grieve. We will not be releasing any further details.' TV presenter Lizzie Cundy, who worked with Kim Woodburn on Big Brother's Bit on the Side, was among the first ones to pay tribute. She said, 'Very sad to hear Kim Woodburn has passed away. We had many fun times on the Big Brother Bit on the side show, such a character, and she always said what she thought! A ball of energy that will be very much missed,' as quoted by the Guardian. Fans took to social media to pay tribute to Kim Woodburn following the news of her passing. Many shared heartfelt messages and memories on X (formerly Twitter): An admirer wrote, 'RIP to the Queen of Clean and the People's Princess.' Another user shared, 'Can't believe Kim Woodburn has died, an absolute icon of reality TV who I quote daily (and will continue to do so). RIP to a legend.' 'RIP Kim Woodburn. What a gorgeous and funny woman,' one more added. Kim Woodburn became a household name in the early 2000s as the co-host of How Clean Is Your House?, a show that mixed hygiene advice with reality TV entertainment. Alongside Aggie MacKenzie, Kim toured homes across the UK, offering tough love and no-nonsense cleaning solutions. Her no-filter personality quickly turned her into a fan favourite. Later, Kim Woodburn appeared on reality shows such as Celebrity Big Brother and Famous, Rich and Homeless. In 2022, she participated in the cooking reality series Celeb Cooking School. ALSO READ: Kim Woodburn dies at 83: What was the cause of death of How Clean Is Your House star? Kim Woodburn's first marriage to Kenneth Davies ended in divorce in 1975. She later married Peter Woodburn in August 1972, after knowing him for four years, according to a report by RSVP Live. The couple remained together for decades. The TV star never had any children. Kim Woodburn was best known for How Clean Is Your House? and her appearance on Celebrity Big Brother. She also featured on other reality and panel shows. Kim Woodburn was married to Peter. He is reportedly heartbroken at her passing. Kim Woodburn passed away at the age of 83 following a short illness. No, Kim Woodburn did not have children. Keywords: Kim Woodburn death, Kim Woodburn age, How Clean Is Your House star dies, Kim Woodburn husband Peter, Kim Woodburn Big Brother, Kim Woodburn career, British TV personality death, Kim Woodburn personal life, Kim Woodburn tributes
Evening Standard
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Evening Standard
Kim Woodburn's touching final video message resurfaces after her death aged 83
She was runner-up on I'm A Celebrity and placed third during her memorable stint on Celebrity Big Brother, where her fiery exchanges gained widespread attention. She also took part in Celebrity Come Dine With Me and regularly featured on Big Brother's Bit on the Side.
Evening Standard
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Evening Standard
Kim Woodburn dead: Celebrity Big Brother and How Clean is Your House? star dies aged 83 after short illness
She was runner-up on I'm A Celebrity and placed third during her memorable stint on Celebrity Big Brother, where her fiery exchanges gained widespread attention. She also took part in Celebrity Come Dine With Me and regularly featured on Big Brother's Bit on the Side.
Wales Online
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Rylan Clark's 'extremely traumatic' split from infidelity confession to co-star rumours
Rylan Clark's 'extremely traumatic' split from infidelity confession to co-star rumours Eurovision star Rylan Clark has had a tough few years after his six-year marriage to ex-husband Dan Neal broke down in 2021, leading to a period of deep depression and loneliness TV personality Rylan Clark is set to join veteran BBC Radio 1 presenter Scott Mills in the commentary box for the hotly anticipated Eurovision Song Contest 2025 Semi-Final, to be broadcast on BBC One on May 13 and 15. While achieving immense popularity following his stint on X Factor in 2012, Rylan has faced challenging times away from the limelight, grappling with personal issues since his split from Dan Neal in 2021. The 36-year-old met his former husband Dan during an eviction interview on Big Brother's Bit on the Side, and he has openly acknowledged that his infidelity contributed to their divorce. Rylan took to the media in June 2021 to address rumours about his and Dan's separation, saying: "Following reports about Dan and I spending time apart, I feel I have to speak out - as the way it is being reported is unfair." Plagued by a severe bout of depression following the admission of his infidelities to Dan, Rylan has spoken about enduring what he calls an "extremely traumatic" period, reports the Irish Mirror. Severe depression Rylan sunk into a deep depression after his marriage broke down (Image: YOUTUBE/RYLAN CLARK ) Article continues below BAFTA TV Awards 2025 winners list in full as Ant and Dec miss out on gong READ MORE: In a chat with The Guardian, Rylan disclosed how deeply affected he was: "My body completely shut down. I wouldn't eat." Sharing more about his distressing experience, he said: "I went through a stage where I couldn't even talk, which for some people might be quite handy. My speech was just slurred. My mum thought I was having a stroke. My body just went." He also took a break from his BBC Radio 2 show. In conversation with The Guardian's Observer, he disclosed: "I'd got to the point where I didn't know if I wanted to come back. "Or whether I would be able to do this job again. I'd got... quite ill. I went down to just over 9st and I'm 6ft 4in. It got bad. Like, very bad. And I didn't think it would get better. I needed help." Infidelities Rylan Clark has always been honest about cheating on Dan (Image: @rylan/Instagram ) In his memoir, Ten: The Decade That Changed My Future, Rylan acknowledged multiple infidelities during his six-year marriage. He revealed: "I have no excuses for what I did way back then, but I had my reasons. I think for many years I had felt a bit like an imposter. That nothing I was doing was right or not quite good enough." Following his confession to Dan, Rylan was taken aback when his husband chose to leave, as he noted in his autobigraphy: "He left. Told me it was over and that was that. You're not surprised? I get that. But I couldn't believe it." Lonely Rylan suffered bouts of severe lonliness In the aftermath, Rylan sought solitude, focusing on personal reconstruction and wellness. He confided to Oti Mabuse and Emma Willis during a Red Nose Day hike: "I've personally had a bad few years with my mental health, with my physical health. I'm looking forward to doing this because I've rebuilt my life and rebuilt my body." Reflecting on his recent past, Rylan shared: "The last few years my whole life completely changed, and the year after it happened I wasn't in the best place. Now I'm back to feeling normal. This year I've gone, 'Say yes to things you'd never say yes to'." Co-star 'romance' Rylan shut down romance rumours (Image: Getty Images for BAFTA ) There have been whispers about a special connection blossoming between Judge Rob Rinder and Rylan during the making of their Bafta Award-winning series Rob and Rylan's Grand Tour. Rylan, who referred to the show as his "therapy" during his Bafta speech, took a moment on Jessie and Lennie Ware's Table Manners podcast to dismiss the gossip about a potential romance. Clearing the air, Rylan quipped: "I find it funny because I adore him, but we are like a married couple; we row all the time and we don't have sex." Recent hints of finding new love Rylan hinted he may have moved on (Image: Getty Images ) More recently, while chatting with Zoe Ball on BBC Radio 2, Rylan revealed that he had stepped away from dating apps, which set tongues wagging about a possible new love interest. During an intriguing chat, Zoe remarked: "You've got a twinkle in your eye. I know you always have a twinkle in your eye, but that's a particularly big one," prompting Rylan to joke that he may just have a stye. Article continues below When further prodded by the host, he admitted: "I'm not on the apps no more, I've come off all the apps and I'm alright." Eurovision Song Contest 2025 Semi-Final, airing on BBC One, on May 13 and 15, at 8pm.
