Rylan Clark offered an insight into the realities of filming his latest BBC series with Rob Rinder, and set the record straight about romance rumours
Rylan Clark has revealed he clashed with his co-star Rob Rinder during filming for the latest series of their BAFTA-winning programme. In their fresh travel documentary, the duo delve into India’s vibrant culture, heritage, and diversity, meeting various people who represent contemporary life there.
Reflecting on the highs and lows of filming, Rylan, 36, confessed his co-star became “so p****d off” with him.
He revealed: “When I got off the plane, I got bitten on the face by a mosquito and had a golf ball on the f*****g cheek.
“It was not a great start. After four hours’ sleep, I was chucked into a tuk-tuk in the middle of, I can only describe it as a Wacky Races replay.”
The presenter added to Heat Magazine: “It was a lot. When I say I dove into India head first, I dove into India head first.”
After Rob confirmed that the situation was “real”, Rylan continued: “He got so p****d off with me. This isn’t normal for me! I could have lost an arm, it was crazy.”
Looking back on the incident, Rob admitted he ran “out of patience” and jokingly compared himself to a “benevolent headmistress of a school”.
Despite their disagreement however, Rylan insisted they remain the “best of friends”.
During the same interview, he tackled the persistent rumours about the pair being romantically linked.
Addressing the speculation, they mentioned reports about them being “engaged”, and also referenced seeing fake wedding photos of themselves.
“I love him too much to marry him,” Rylan admitted.
Rylan’s latest interview comes after he confirmed that he is in a new relationship – his first since splitting from Dan Neal in 2021.
During an appearance on his How To Be In Love podcast last month, he said he’d been quietly dating someone for several months, and opened up about their shared hopes of having children.
Rylan’s new partner has since been identified as Kennedy Bates, a fairground entrepreneur.
The duo have reportedly been “inseparable” during the summer months, and have introduced each other to their relatives.
Most recently, the pair were photographed together at Radio 2 In The Park last weekend, where Rylan performed multiple DJ sets.
Pictures captured the couple relaxing together in the VIP section, with Rylan’s mum Linda also in attendance.
A witness told The Sun: “Rylan and his new man looked seriously in love, they were having a great time together in the VIP.
“They were laughing and joking, and there was lots of PDA. At one point Rylan playfully smacked Kennedy on the bum when he headed off while his boyfriend stood in the queue for food.
“Kennedy was also chatting to Rylan’s mum Linda, he’s clearly been accepted by the family.”
Source: Mirror
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