What Is Rylan Clark's Net Worth?
Rylan Clark is a prominent British presenter, television personality, singer, and model with a net worth of $6 million. He gained renown for finishing fifth on the ninth season of the reality TV series 'The X Factor' in 2012 and for winning 'Celebrity Big Brother' in 2013. Rylan has presented several popular TV programs including 'Big Brother's Bit on the Side' (2013–2018), 'This Morning' (2013–2019; 2022–present), 'Supermarket Sweep' (2019–2020), 'Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two' (2019–2022), and 'You Are What You Wear' (2020). In 2016, he hosted the late-night talk show 'Up Late with Rylan.' Rylan has also had roles in films like 'Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie' (2016) and TV shows such as 'Daybreak' (2011–2012), 'Sweat the Small Stuff' (2013), 'Never Mind the Buzzcocks' (2013), 'Loose Women' (2013–2023), and many others. Additionally, he has hosted podcasts 'Ry-Union' (2021–2022) and 'Rylan: How to Be a Man' (2023) and has been a fixture on his radio show 'Rylan on Saturday' (2019–present).
Early Life
Rylan Clark was born Ross Richard Clark on October 25, 1988, in Stepney, London, England. He attended Coopers' Company and Coborn School in Upminster. His mother Linda has been a significant part of his life, battling severe Crohn's disease, which has led to multiple severe health complications over the years. Rylan and Linda appeared together on 'Celebrity Gogglebox' in 2019 and 2020, but Linda's ongoing health struggles kept her from returning in 2021.
Career
Rylan started his career in modeling at 16 and adopted his stage name 'Rylan' from a baby name book. He was part of tribute bands for Westlife and Take That, and also joined the Spanish boy band 4bidden. His television debut came with appearances on shows like 'Madonna: The Confessions Tour Live from London' and 'John Bishop's Britain.' Rylan gained fame on 'The X Factor' in 2012, finishing fifth, and the following year he won 'Celebrity Big Brother.' His role as a co-host of 'Big Brother's Bit on the Side' from 2013 to 2018 further solidified his television career. Rylan co-presented 'This Morning' from 2013 to 2019 and again starting in 2022. He also hosted 'Most Haunted Live!' and reached the finals of 'Celebrity MasterChef' in 2015. In 2016, he hosted 'Up Late with Rylan' and co-presented 'The Xtra Factor Live.' His hosting duties extended to the game show 'Babushka' and the documentary series 'Spa Wars' in 2017. Rylan continued to build his career with roles on 'Celebrity Ghost Hunt,' 'Kylie at 50: Especially for You,' and as a commentator on the 'Eurovision Song Contest.'
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From 2019 to 2022, Rylan co-presented 'Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two' and hosted 'Supermarket Sweep' from 2019 to 2020. He presented 'Ready Steady Cook' from 2020 to 2021. In recent years, he has featured in specials such as 'It Pays to Behave' (2020) and 'Cher Meets Rylan' (2023), narrated 'The A-Z of Eurovision' (2020), and hosted 'Sport Relief' (2020) and 'Big Brother: Best Shows Ever' (2020). He also hosted events connected to Eurovision in 2023 and launched the podcast 'Rylan: How to Be a Man,' discussing masculinity with celebrities.
Personal Life
Rylan became engaged to Dan Neal, a fellow 'Big Brother 14' housemate, in 2014, and they married on November 7, 2015, before separating in 2021. The separation led to a significant mental health crisis for Rylan, causing a four-month hiatus from his radio show. He was hospitalized after a severe breakdown, as he revealed in an interview, explaining how his body and speech were severely affected during this period. He also confessed that he attempted to take his own life twice.
Awards and Nominations
Rylan won a 'Daily Telegraph' Award for LGBT Celebrity of the Year in 2015. He also received National Television Award (UK) nominations for Best Presenter in 2016 and 2017, and a TRIC Award nomination for TV Personality in 2021. In 2017, he was honored as one of the Top 10 LGBT+ Broadcasters or Journalists by the British LGBT Awards.
