Rylan Clark has sent shockwaves through daytime television after delivering an emotional and defiant on-air farewell that appears to mark the end of his relationship with ITV. The presenter, 36, signed off to viewers on Friday with a speech that left little doubt he was standing by his words — whatever the consequences.
“At last, I can finally breathe easy and speak out about those disgusting truths,” Rylan told viewers. “I have no regrets for speaking up, even if it cost me my career.” His closing words — thanking fans for their support — felt less like a temporary goodbye and more like a final curtain call.
The moment marked a dramatic end to Rylan’s stint as stand-in host on This Morning, where he had been presenting alongside Josie Gibson during Cat Deeley and Ben Shephard’s summer break. While Josie jokingly summed up the week with “What a week!”, viewers had no idea they were watching Rylan’s final appearance on the iconic sofa.
The controversy erupted earlier in the week when Rylan shared his views during a live discussion about Reform UK leader Nigel Farage’s proposed immigration policies. Questioning what he described as inconsistencies in the system, Rylan stressed that he was not anti-immigration — instead drawing a distinction between legal immigration and illegal routes.
“This country is built on immigration,” he said on air. “Legal immigration. People who pay tax and help our country thrive. But illegal routes? That’s something we can’t ignore.” He also raised concerns about fairness, suggesting that long-standing residents were struggling while others appeared to receive immediate support.
The comments instantly split opinion. Critics accused Rylan of repeating misleading claims about asylum seekers, while supporters praised him for voicing frustrations they felt were often ignored. Social media lit up within minutes, with calls for ITV to take action growing louder by the hour.
Refusing to retreat, Rylan doubled down online. “You can be pro-immigration and against illegal routes,” he wrote. “You can support trans rights and respect women. You can be straight and support gay rights. The list goes on.” The message struck a chord with fans — but also appeared to seal his fate.
By Friday, insiders confirmed that Rylan’s role at ITV would not continue, with sources saying both parties had “mutually agreed” to part ways. The network has not commented publicly on the details, but the timing left little doubt the fallout had taken its toll.
Fans reacted with an outpouring of support. “He was the only reason I tuned back in,” one viewer wrote, while another pleaded for ITV to keep Rylan and Josie together, calling them “the best duo in years.”
Adding another twist, former This Morning host Ruth Langsford hinted she would happily reunite with her “TV son” Rylan on a future project. “I love Rylan — I’d work with him again in a heartbeat,” she said, teasing that something new could be on the horizon.
For now, Rylan Clark’s future in daytime television remains uncertain. But one thing is clear: he didn’t go quietly. He left on his own terms — outspoken, unapologetic, and unafraid to stand by what he believes in.
