Rylan Clark left viewers doing a double-take after he referred to himself as a “married man” during a live Eurovision segment on This Morning—before making a swift U-turn. The 37-year-old TV favourite, who divorced husband Dan Neal in 2021 after six years of marriage, was speaking via video link from Vienna about his Eurovision coverage when the slip-up happened.
Presenters Ben Shephard and Cat Deeley immediately noticed the comment, prompting Rylan to laugh it off: “Not married, just very happy, very content. Living my fairground life.” The admission comes as Rylan has quietly been dating fairground director Kennedy Bates, a relationship that has brought a fresh smile to his face after years of heartache.
Fans were quick to speculate whether the comment hinted at a secret wedding, but Rylan reassured everyone it was simply a giddy moment of happiness. The pop star and radio host, credited with bouncing back from his difficult divorce, continues to enjoy a joyful relationship with Kennedy, who he has already introduced to friends and family.
Reflecting on his past marriage, Rylan candidly told Kathy Burke’s podcast that he had no regrets—except for skipping a prenup—and says the experience ultimately helped him grow and approach love more calmly today.
