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Kate Lally

Rylan Clark quits BBC Strictly It Takes Two ahead of Eurovision

Rylan Clark has said he is "passing the baton" to someone else as he quits BBC Strictly It Takes Two.

The TV personality has fronted Strictly Come Dancing's sister show since 2019.

In a statement he shared on social media, the 34-year-old said: "It's time for me to hang up my glittery jacket and say goodbye to It Takes Two. I've had the best time hosting the show alongside Janette and Zoe and I can't thank the amazing team enough for always putting on a great show.

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"I've been welcomed into the Strictly family and will firmly hold that title dear to me. The time has come for me to pass on the baton to someone else and explore what else life has for me. Thank you Strictly, you will always have my heart... and dancing feet."

The BBC has said Strictly It Takes Two will have a new presenter "in due course". Meanwhile Rylan fans can catch him providing commentary for Eurovision next month as the huge singing competition lands in Liverpool.

He also continues to host his BBC Radio 2 show on Saturdays from 3pm.

Eve Winstanley Executive Producer Strictly It Takes Two says: “It has been so much fun working with Rylan. Myself and the It Takes Two team will miss his boundless energy and love for entertaining viewers. We’d like to thank him for being a huge sparkling part of the Strictly family for the last 4 years.”

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