Rylan Clark taking break from hosting BBC Radio 2 Saturday afternoon show to ‘work on other bits’

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Rylan Clark has announced he will be taking a break from hosting his BBC Radio 2 show to ‘work on other bits’ following Phillip Schofield’s This Morning resignation

Rylan Clark has announced he will be stepping back from hosting his Radio 2 show. The 34-year-old presenter and former X Factor contestant recently told his listeners he would be taking the “next few weeks” off to “work on other bits.”

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In the announcement, Rylan failed to disclose his replacement or details on what he would be working on during his time off. Currently, he presents his Saturday show on BBC Radio 2 from 3pm and 6pm.

Announcing his temporary leave, Rylan said: "I just want to say whoever is looking after this seat for a fair few weeks, can you please make sure you look after Couch Potatoes?" 

He added: "Well, listen, as I said, I'm gonna be off now for a fair few weeks, 'cause I've got some other bits that I need to do, and I will be back very very soon.

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"But whoever's here, please look after 'em. Make sure you send in all your messages. Look after Simon – 'cause, y'know, he gets jealous when other people are in”

"Look after Lottie and Sal, look after Brendan and whoever else is working on the show, because I love 'em. I don't say it a lot, but I do, alright?"

The news comes after Phillip Schofield announced he has stepped down from presenting This Morning. Rylan Clark was a regular guest presenter on the ITV show, which has caused speculation whether he has been pulled in by producers as a replacement for Schofield.

However, it has not yet been confirmed who will be stepping in to host alongside Holly Willoughby. 

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