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Rylan Clark says he auditioned with an unnamed Strictly icon
Rylan Clark auditioned to host Strictly Come Dancing as the BBC looked for replacements for Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly.
He says his first chemistry test was with an unnamed star he called an “absolute icon”, and that they spent much of their time laughing and chatting.
He also tested his on-screen chemistry with Ellie Taylor, a former Strictly contestant who now presents Strictly: It Takes Two.
Clark said the tests went well, despite speculation that he had not been chosen because they went badly.
The BBC chose Emma Willis for the job, and Clark said he was proud of her, though he felt disappointed to miss out.
He says he still watches the show and supports the choice.
Rylan Clark said he took part in a secret chemistry test to host Strictly Come Dancing with an unnamed female star he called an “absolute icon”.
He said they laughed and chatted before the test, and that it went well.
The next day, he had another chemistry test with former Strictly contestant Ellie Taylor.
Clark said he was disappointed not to get the presenting job but supports the chosen hosts.
He said he was pleased that his friend Emma Willis got the role.
- Who
- Rylan Clark auditioned with an unnamed female star and, the following day, Ellie Taylor.
- What
- Clark said he took part in chemistry tests for the Strictly Come Dancing presenting role.
- When
- The first test took place before the following-day test; exact dates were not stated.
- Where
- Not stated.
- Why
- The BBC was looking for replacements for Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Clark took a chemistry test with an unnamed female star, and said they laughed and chatted beforehand.
Clark had another chemistry test with Ellie Taylor.
Clark said he was pleased that Emma Willis had got the role.
- First audition partner
- Unnamed female star described by Clark as an “absolute icon
- Second audition partner
- Ellie Taylor
- Role
- Presenting Strictly Come Dancing
- Previous hosts to be replaced
- Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly
- Chosen presenter
- Emma Willis
What people are saying
My first chemistry test was with an absolute icon who I love.
I actually had another chemistry test the following day with Ellie Taylor who is great and I love.
I'm a little bit gutted obviously that they didn't choose me, but at the same time I was really glad for Emma.
I support it fully and I still watch the show.