'Rylan makes me MILLIONS!

The presenter talks about his love life, professional success and his alter ego

- ARIANA LONGSON

After rising to fame as somewhat of a comedy act on The X Factor, Rylan Clark has defied the odds when it comes to his career. Nobody could have predicted that the guy with long platinum hair and layers of fake tan would go on to become one of the UK’s biggest presenters.

After appearing on the singing show in 2012, the following year Rylan – real name Ross – entered the Celebrity Big Brother house, cementing himself firmly in the British public’s hearts and going on to win the show. From there, his career has gone from strength to strength.

He’s a regular presenter on ITV’s This Morning and hosted spin-off shows Big Brother’s Bit on the Side and Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two, as well as landing a commentator gig for the Eurovision Song Contest.

So how did a guy who grew up in a council house in London’s East End get to where he is today? Often seen as one of the nicest guys in showbiz, it seems he owes much of his success to his down-to-earth nature. ‘I’ve been lucky to host so many shows over the years, but I’ve usually inherited them from other people,’ the star says, modestly.

Now, the presenter, 35, has opened up about who he is away from showbiz Rylan, his thoughts on starting a family and finding Mr Right…

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