OHMYGOSSIP — Rylan Clark credits the Eurovision Song Contest for helping him get over his divorce.
The 34-year-old presenter had to pull out of covering the annual competition for the BBC in 2021 because he was so devastated by his split from Dan Neal, but flying out to Italy for last year’s musical extravaganza was exactly what he needed to feel back to himself again.
He told the Daily Star Sunday newspaper: “Last year I needed to get away from the UK and the Eurovision bubble was perfect for that.
“It was what I needed on a personal level. Being there was a full circle moment for me. It was like, ‘I’m back, I’m ready to go’.
“That’s why Eurovision is so important to me. If you cut me open, it’s there.”
But while Rylan enjoyed flirting with the locals in Italy, he’s vowed to behave himself this year because there’s more chance of him being recognised in Liverpool, where Eurovision will take place next month.
He said: “I can’t go s******* it about – I’ve got to be on my best behaviour. I’ll be pining for the nights out I usually have. But I’ll still go out.”
The ‘Supermarket Sweep’ presenter understands why so many people are passionate about Eurovision because of the way it draws people together for a few hours of “escapism”.
He said: “It gives people escapism. It’s one week of the year where we can all be part of this family.
“When you’re there, it doesn’t matter what country you’re from.
“If you’re gay or straight, if you’re black or white – none of that matters. Everyone is just together.”
Rylan will commentate at the semi-finals for BBC One, which will broadcast on 9 and 11 May.
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