Rylan Clark has announced he has quit It Takes Two after four years - and AJ Odudu is the bookies' favourite to take his old job.
Taking to Instagram on Tuesday, the presenter, 34, issued a statement telling Strictly fans he was 'saying goodbye' to the spin-off show to 'explore what else life has for me'.
It led to fan speculation that Rylan has stepped down to front the Big Brother reboot on ITV2, which will air later this autumn - the same time It Takes Two and the new series of Strictly begins.
It comes just over a year after Rylan was forced to cancel all his work commitments after he suffered a breakdownwhen his marriage to husband Dan Neal ended.
The presenter's statement read: 'After four fantastic years it's time for me to hang up my glittery jacket and say goodbye to It Takes Two.
Stepped down: Rylan Clark has announced he has quit It Takes Two after four years
'Been a pleasure': Taking to Instagram on Tuesday, the presenter, 34, issued a statement telling Strictly fans he was 'saying goodbye' to the spin-off show to 'explore what else life has for me'
Good shout:AJ Odudu - who reached the final in Strictly's 2021 series - is the clear favourite to take over at 4/1
'I've had the best time hosting the show alongside Janette and Zoe and I can't thank the amazing team enough for always putting on a great show.
'I've been welcomed into the Strictly family and will firmly hold that title dear to me.
'The time has come for me to pass on the baton to someone else and explore what else life has for me.
'Thank you Strictly, you will have my heart and dancing feet.'
A host of Rylan's celebrity pals took to the comment section to share their support over his decision, but say he will be sorely missed.
Strictly host Tess Daly wrote: 'It won't be the same without you!!', while Ruth Langsford said: 'Won't be the same without you'.
Angela Scanlon posted lots of love heart emojis. Strictly contestant Tyler West wrote: 'Love you Ry'.
And many fans took to the comment section to ponder if Rylan was stepping down in favour of the Big Brother hosting gig - but he quickly shut down speculation.
One TV fan account wrote: 'Not that I am jumping to conclusions or anything but I AM JUMPING... IT Takes Two was always going to clash with Big Brother?'
Host? It led to fan speculation that Rylan has stepped down to front the Big Brother reboot on ITV2, which will air later this autumn - the same time It Takes Two airs
Shutting it down: And many fans took to the comment section to ponder if Rylan was stepping down in favour of the Big Brother hosting gig - but he quickly shut down speculation
Devastating blow: It comes just over a year after Rylan was forced to cancel all his work commitments after he suffered a breakdown when his marriage to husband Dan Neal ended
Keep dancing: Rylan fronted It Takes Two for four years and was joined last series by Janette Manrara after she stepped down as a Strictly professional
Heartbreak: The presenter was hospitalised in the wake of his split from husband Dan, after his weight plummeted to just nine stone (pictured 2017)
Rylan replied: 'Ur jumping sadly' (sic).
AJ - who reached the final in Strictly's 2021 series -is the clear favourite to take over at4/1, while main show hosts Claudia Winkleman and Zoe Ball follow next at 8/1.
Former dancer Anton Du Beke, Bruno Tonioli and Emma Willis are all 10/1 to replace Rylan, according toBettingSites.co.uk.
Wildcard shouts include Alison Hammond at 20/1 and Shirley Ballas at 33/1
It was confirmed during the Love Island final in August Big Brother would have a new home on ITV2 and streaming service ITVX.
Now a date for later this autumns has been confirmed for the civilian edition of the programme, which last aired on Channel 5 in 2018.
While it was originally tipped to air in March, the programme has been delayed due to the number of entertainment shows airing on ITV at the start of 2023, such as winter Love Island and the All Stars edition of I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!.
A host for the show hasn't been announced, with many wanting Rylan to be the face on the newly-formatted reality show after he presented Big Brother's Bit On The Side from 2013 - 2018.
Rylan joined Strictly It Takes Two in 2019 and presented it alongside Zoe Ball, before the BBC radio host stepped down and was replaced with Janette Manrara.
Last year, Rylan detailed how his mental health struggles 'hit him like a baseball bat' after he was forced to take a break from his work commitments last year.
The presenter was hospitalised in the wake of his split from husband Dan, admitting at the time he felt he'd become 'a danger to himself' after his weight plummeted to just nine stone.
A host of Rylan's celebrity pals took to the comment section to share their support over his decision, but say he will be sorely missed
Now, speaking on his Ry-Union podcast, the star admitted it was 'really really hard' to deal with his mental health battles after he and Dan split in June.
He said: 'I've never in my life thought that I would go through a crisis like that.
'But I did, ultimately, and it literally hit me round the face like a baseball bat, because I always thought I was too strong for it.
'Like, I'm never going to let anything like that happen to me, but then it does and it's really, really hard to deal with.'
Rylan had been married to husband Dan for six years before they split in June 2021, with the star taking a four-month break from his TV and radio work to cope with the fallout.
Last year Rylan toldThe Observer it was 'for safety reasons' he was hospitalised after he refused to eat.
He said: 'It's really strange talking about this, because I've not even spoken about it to my friends. I just never thought I could get that 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.'
The former X Factor contestant confessed he 'did not know himself at certain points' and was 'having thoughts and doing things that made him f****d up'.
Favourite: A host for the show hasn't been announced, with many wanting Rylan to be the face on the reality show after he presented Big Brother's Bit On The Side from 2013 - 2018
He continued: 'I didn't think I'd be here. I didn't think I could continue [to work or to live]. I didn't think I'd actually come back. I was very… gone.'
Rylan admitted in an interview with The Sun that he became 'dangerously thin' and 'mentally unwell' following his split from husband Dan Neal last year.
And, while Rylan admits life was 's**t' after the break-up, he has since bounced back, concentrating on his health and diet while buffing up in the gym, putting on four stone.
He said: 'I got ill and I lost weight, I went down to under ten stone — and I’m six feet four inches, so that’s not good. The honest truth is that it’s been s**t.'
Rylan and his ex Dan met when Dan was a housemate on series 14 of Big Brother in 2013, with Rylan hosting spin-off show Big Brother's Bit On The Side.
The former couple wed in November 2015 after Dan asked Rylan to marry him in Paris.
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FAQs
Why has Rylan pulled out of Strictly? ›
"Thank you Strictly, you will always have my heart... and my dancing feet." Lifting the lid on his decision to quit, Rylan told his BBC Radio 2 listeners on Saturday that he just wants to chill out for a little bit after sharing the shocking career news.
Who is taking over from Rylan on It Takes Two? ›TV presenter and stage actor Oduba, 37, won the 14th series of Strictly in 2016 and has also served as the host of the show's annual arena tour. This makes him well-placed to replace Rylan as co-host of It Takes Two.
Who is stepping down from It Takes Two? ›Rylan Clark is stepping down from presenting Strictly Come Dancing spin-off It Takes Two, the BBC has announced.
Why did Ryland's marriage fail? ›The TV star has now put pen to paper in a new book, Ten: The Decade That Changed My Future, which chronicles his life from finding fame on The X Factor in 2012 up until now. And for the first time he details the reasons for the end of his marriage, admitting he had cheated "years ago" but only told Dan last year.
Why has Rylan quit Strictly It Takes 2? ›Rylan, who joined the show in 2019 as Zoe Ball's co-host before his fellow Radio 2 star left and was replaced by Strictly's former professional dancer Janette Manrara, said he was leaving his presenting role on the weeknight BBC2 show to "pass on the baton to someone else and explore what else life has for me".
Why did Kelly Brook leave Strictly? ›Kelly Brook - series 5
The model sadly pulled out of the show after her father Kenneth, who was terminally ill with cancer, passed away in 2007. Kelly said she wanted to remain in the competition because it was what her dad would have wanted, but after struggling in rehearsals, she made the decision to quit.
The TV presenter, 35, competed in the 2021 series of the programme but was forced to withdraw from the final after suffering a torn ligament. She also had to pull out of the live tour over the injury and was replaced by 2020 finalist Maisie Smith.
What happened to Zoe in It Takes Two? ›A few months later, Zoe explained the real reason why she had decided to walk away from It Takes Two. Claiming the show was in safe hands with Rylan and her successor, Zoe said she loved every minute but wanted to 'try new things' and let someone else have a go.
Who will replace Rylan? ›Helen Skelton, 39, described her time on Strictly as “life changing” and became a runner-up in the 2022 series. She is now in the running to replace Rylan after gaining widespread popularity from adoring fans.
Who is the villain in It Takes Two? ›Clarice Kensington is the main antagonist of the 1995 film It Takes Two, which is based on the famous 1965 pop song of the same name by singers Marvin Gaye and Kim Weston.
Does It Takes Two have an ending? ›
The finale of the game sees May and Cody embrace in a kiss that ultimately leads to them breaking the spell that kept them in their doll bodies. So one could assume that the journey to mend their relationship worked.
What house was It Takes Two filmed at? ›The famed Toronto mansion where child stars Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen filmed “It Takes Two” was not only left abandoned for years — but was also recently demolished. Located at 68 The Bridle Path in the north of the Canadian city, the 4-acre estate spanned more than 30,000 square feet.
Has Rylan Clark got new teeth? ›He has since had them removed, leaving him with a swollen jaw afterwards, and has now debuted his new teeth. In pictures of Rylan visiting a London-based dental clinic, the 33 year old beamed as he showed off his new look.
Is Rylan Clarke a red head? ›Rylan Clark received a flood of compliments as he shared a new look with his fans. The broadcaster said he was going for a natural as he ditched the dye. The TV and radio presenter, 34, is naturally a red head but is known for his jet black hair and sculpted beard in a matching raven colour.
Why is Rylan divorcing his husband? ›Rylan said he had been unfaithful to Dan "years ago" but only decided to tell his partner in May 2021, causing their six-year marriage to break down. Speaking at an event in London on Wednesday night, Rylan told the audience he had suffered two heart failures amid the breakdown of his marriage.
What week did Gabby Logan leave Strictly? ›| Celebrity | Known for | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Gabby Logan | BBC Sport presenter | Eliminated 4th on 28 October 2007 |
| Dominic Littlewood | Journalist & television presenter | Eliminated 5th on 4 November 2007 |
| Penny Lancaster-Stewart | Model & photographer | Eliminated 6th on 11 November 2007 |
| Kate Garraway | GMTV presenter | Eliminated 7th on 18 November 2007 |
Simone was partnered with actress Natalie Cassidy in the seventh series of the show. The couple were voted off on 28 November 2009, coming in fifth place.
Who quit Strictly in 2008? ›Former ITV political editor John Sergeant has said he decided to quit Strictly Come Dancing because it was a "frightening thought" that he might actually win the reality show.
Why did AJ and Kai leave Strictly? ›Strictly Come Dancing fans have been left gutted for popular pro dancer Kai Widdrington after he made an early exit from the new series, less than a year after suffering final heartache when partner AJ Odudu had to pull out due to injury.
Why is Darcey Bussell leaving Strictly? ›The mother-of-two, who was a Strictly judge for seven years, continued: "I was always going to play myself, however much I was convinced that to look like and be like the ballet dancer wasn't the right thing. "I was, like, 'Well, sorry, you're taking me as it is. This is how I look and this is how I'll act'."
Why did Robin leave Strictly Come Dancing? ›
Robin recalled: “Leaving Strictly wasn't my choice. I had a horrible back operation and they decided that they didn't want to ask me back the next year. “It was probably for health and safety reasons, in case something happened, but I was physically fit.”
Who is the new female dancer on Strictly? ›In 2022 Lauren partnered and toured with Strictly champion Giovanni Pernice and Strictly Judge Anton Du Beke as their leading lady. In March 2022 Lauren appeared at Donahey's Alton Towers Dancing With The Stars Weekend.
Has Rylan ever done Strictly Come Dancing? ›Presenter and Big Brother legend, Rylan Clark-Neal, has gone public about him taking part in Strictly Come Dancing one day.
Who replaced Bruce on Strictly? ›Claudia Winkleman has been announced as Bruce Forsyth's replacement on Strictly Come Dancing.
Why is Zoe Ball no longer on Strictly? ›She said it was "time for some new cha cha challenges" and thanked "the whole Strictly clan... I will miss you all immensely." Ball continued to co-present the programme even after she began hosting the BBC Radio 2 breakfast show in 2019.
What happens if you choose Mia over Zoe? ›Multiple Endings
Because of this, you have to choose whether Zoe or Mia will be cured or not. If you choose Zoe, Zoe dies on the way to the Wrecked Ship, Mia sacrifices herself on the Wrecked Ship to allow Ethan to escape and you'll have to kill her when she shows up later.
Ian Waite has announced he will no longer take part in Strictly's sister show It Takes Two after ten years. Taking to Instagram on Monday evening, the former Strictly Come Dancing professional dancer, who competed on the show from 2004 to 2010, told fans: "Wow! What an incredible journey.
What is Rylan going to do with his teeth? ›Rylan, 33, opted to have porcelain veneers fitted at the leading dental practice, which lists restorative dentistry, periodontal health and advanced aesthetics among its specialties.
How old is the girl in It Takes Two? ›Plot. Amanda Lemmon is a nine-year-old orphan who is being sought after by the Butkises, a reclusive, secretive family known to "collect" kids via adoption.
Who is the woman in It Takes Two? ›It Takes Two (1995) - Jane Sibbett as Clarice Kensington - IMDb.
Who is the best character in It Takes Two? ›
We'd recommend that more experienced players take on the role of Cody, given that he's often the character that facilitates May's actions. May is ideal for a less experienced player, as she is often in charge of blowing stuff up and is given the slightly less complex tasks.
Is Rose autistic It Takes Two? ›Rose can commonly be seen playing with the many toys in her room, abandoning old ones in favor of new ones. Many fans believe she may be on the spectrum, a possibility that has been partially confirmed by the developers.
How many endings are there in It Takes 2? ›Further, the game doesn't have a branching storyline, multiple endings, or big choices in general; the game has been designed to be a linear, relaxing journey.
What's the point of It Takes Two? ›It Takes Two is developed by the award-winning studio Hazelight, the industry leader of cooperative play. They're about to take you on a wild and wondrous ride where only one thing is for certain: we're better together.
Why was the It Takes Two mansion abandoned? ›Due to a downturn in retail sales, the debts taken on through several of these aquisitions were unable to be met," reads a post about the mansion. "Mr. Campeau was forced to sell this house in 1990 although the house was in his wife's name which protected it from creditors.
Who lives at 68 the Bridle Path? ›68 The Bridle Path – Robert Campeau's $30 Million, 10 Bedroom Mansion with Bomb Shelter. This extravagant mansion is located at 68 The Bridle Path in Toronto.
Where was the wedding in It Takes Two? ›It Takes Two (1995)
Though things don't go exactly as planned when Alyssa gets adopted and Clarice moves up the wedding. 256-258 Mott Street (btw East Houston Street and Prince Street) Manhattan.
Promoted Stories. “Getting fit and looking after my body has saved me. Fitness has given me a goal," he said. Rylan drew up an eating plan with fitness guru Scott Harrison, which included cutting down on alcohol and eating around seven to nine healthy small meals a day and snacks.
Does Rylan have lip fillers? ›The 27-year-old revealed in his autobiography The Life Of Rylan that after having too much filler injected into his lips he ended up with his lips leaking the solution on live television.
Why has Rylan been in hospital? ›Rylan Clark has revealed that he was rushed to hospital where he stayed for an 'extended time' with a mystery illness. The presenter, 33, took to social media on Friday morning where he posted a snap of himself with an IV in his arm, after being bedridden with the flu.
How much surgery has Rylan Clark had? ›
He's also been open about having had “bits and bobs” of cosmetic surgery done over the years, including Botox and fillers. A few years ago he admitted in his autobiography, The Life of Rylan, that during his time on the X Factor he had “overfilled” his lips so much that the filler started to “dribble” down his face.
What is Rylan's natural hair color? ›Despite bursting on the scene with long, blonde hair on The X-Factor over ten years ago, Rylan is naturally a red head, and joked "call me ginger spice", when didn't dye his beard for a day.
Does Rylan wear a wig? ›Recreating his long blond tresses from his reality TV days, the BBC Radio 2 host has shared a series of snaps wearing a wig. It seems he doesn't totally despise his new look either, as he captioned one of his selfies: 'I hate the fact I'm liking this hair again'.
What was up with Rylan? ›'I felt I couldn't carry on': Rylan Clark reveals he tried to end his own life after marriage breakdown and admits he CHEATED on ex-husband Dan. The TV star, 33, has told in his new book that he felt he 'couldn't carry on anymore' after his ex-husband Dan Neal left him when Rylan told him he had cheated on him.
Who had to pull out of Strictly? ›Host Tess Daly explained: “Due to an injury sustained on Saturday night, Tony is unable to take part in the dance off and has decided to withdraw from the competition.
Who is Kai from Strictly going out with? ›Strictly Come Dancing couple Nadiya Bychkova and Kai Widdrington have spilled on their hopes to tie the knot someday. Nadiya, 33, and Kai, 27, are thought to have started dating in early 2022 with the pair publicly confirming their romance in April last year.
Why did Rylan get new teeth? ›Rylan's new teeth come after the 33 year old split from his husband Dan Neal last year. He's since opened up about how low he felt following the breakdown of their marriage.
Where did Rylan get his teeth from? ›The presenter paid a visit to Dr. Richard Marques at his central. Rylan, 33, opted to have porcelain veneers fitted at the leading dental practice, which lists restorative dentistry, periodontal health and advanced aesthetics among its specialties.
Does Rylan have a gf? ›Ex on the Beach star Declan Doyle and Rylan, 33, were pictured kissing earlier this month and while the pair were said to be “trying to keep relationship secret," Declan, 32, has confirmed they are dating.
Who did the Pulp Fiction dance in Strictly? ›'Jay and Aliona's Pulp Fiction Jive at number one… where it should be,' another remarked. Jay & Aliona’s jive absolutely deserves the top stop on the #strictly countdown. I’ve never forgotten it.
Has Lulu done Strictly Come Dancing? ›
In 201, Lulu was picked as Brendan's celebrity partner on Strictly - and it's fair to say the couple didn't see eye to eye. In an interview on Loose Women after her appearance on the show, Brendan described the Shout singer as "not a particularly nice person".
Who was caught kissing on Strictly Come Dancing? ›contestant Seann Walsh has opened up about the aftermath following his Strictly Come Dancing cheating scandal. The comedian made headlines in 2018 after he was caught kissing his dance partner Katya Jones. Not only was Katya married at the time, Seann was also dating actress Rebecca Humphries.
Why didn t Tony dance on Strictly? ›Adams had to pull out of Strictly after suffering an injury following his performance on Saturday night.
Who was the last person to be eliminated from Strictly? ›After not performing last week, Kym Marsh and her dance partner Graziano di Prima were eliminated from Strictly Come Dancing when they lost the dance off against Molly Rainford and Carlos Gu.
Does Kai have a girlfriend? ›Strictly stars Kai Widdrington and Nadiya Bychkova fell in love behind the scenes, but since confirming their relationship, they haven't been shy about expressing their feelings for each other. In fact, in a new interview, Kai opened up about his hope that he and his girlfriend will have a family.
Are Nadia and Kai dating? ›The Strictly Come Dancing stars will shine a spotlight on their love affair with dance during 36 shows in the UK. In June 2022, Nadiya confirmed her relationship with co-star Kai. Nadiya said: "We have both toured with some great shows in the past so now to headline our own tour together will be something special.
Is Kai Widdrington in a relationship? ›Strictly Come Dancing couple Kai Widdrington and Nadiya Bychkova have opened up about their relationship. The professional dancing couple started dating in January 2022, and went public with their romance recently.