Rylan
Rylan Clark was the X Factor contestant who by his own admission started as a joke. But now he's the one laughing. Mark Coles charts the rise of Rylan.
Rylan Clark is on the cusp of becoming a national treasure. Having defied the odds of most reality TV stars, he has managed to stay the course, cementing his already steady career rise to the top with his most recent television outing with Rob Rinder 'Rob and Rylan's Grand Tour', which showed the viewing public a whole new side to his talents.
Brought up in the East End by his mum, Linda. Rylan or Ross as his family and friends know him, was always performing from a young age, according to his mum. The family moved to Essex when he was around 11 going to school in Upminster, where Ross was a mischievous and talented student.
After a few years in retail he started modelling and went off to Ibiza where he was in tribute bands to Take That and Westlife. His big break came when he appeared on X Factor in 2012. Although he didn't win, he did make an impression, and after winning Celebrity Big Brother his career took off.
Mark Coles charts the rise of Rylan Clark.
Presenter: Mark Coles
Contributors
Scott Bryan, TV critic and broadcaster
Linda Clark, Mother
Bernice Cole, Make-up artist and friend
Nader Dehdashti, Agent and friend
Mark Duncan, Deputy Headmaster, Coopers' Company and Coborn School
Robert Rinder, Broadcaster and barrister
CREDITS
X Factor - Thames and Syco Entertainment
Rob and Rylan's Grand Tour - Rex Productions
Keeping Up Appearances - Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ
Masterchef - Endemol Shine UK
How to Be a Man - Mindhouse production for Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Sounds
How to Be in the Spotlight - Mindhouse production for Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Sounds
Production Team
Producers: Julie Ball, Diane Richardson & Ivana Davidovic
Editor: Tom Bigwood
Sound: James Beard
Production Co-ordinator: Maria Ogundele
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- Sun 9 Jun 2024 12:15Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
- Sun 9 Jun 2024 19:45Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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