Rylan Clark has declared 'and so it begins' after his own journey to Eurovision 2023 was hit by chaos. The TV and radio star, who will be among the presenters providing coverage of the Eurovision Song Contest for the BBC, headed to Liverpool over the weekend where he'll remain for the next couple of weeks.
But Rylan's planned train journey to the city didn't go as planned. However, in his usual humourous style, the 34-year-old entertained fans as he shared his traumatic experience after revealing that he had packed 20 cases to take with him.
"Pray for me with 20 cases alone on a train," he had shared on social media before he asked, "How the f*** am I gonna do all these cases by myself?" But that was only the start of his problems as he arrived at London's Euston station where customers had previously warned that some journeys over the bank holiday weekend could be delayed.
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He documented his travels - or lack of them - as the trains were suspended. Later, after making it onto the train he explained: "The train has been declared Declassified. No drinks. No good. No seats." He added: "Nothing matters anymore. A lady has give me a pornstar martini. This could be the end. God speed x."
He shared a video clip with other passengers, pointing at at his chair and saying comically: "Declassified means 'this don't mean nothing.'" As someone offered a hip flask of whisky, he said: "I don't know what this means. I don't know what's going on."
He explained: "They won’t serve drink. The train is DECLASSIFIED. This is a free for all. Each to their own. I may eat my own leg I just don’t know. This is not the best FIRST alone experience ngl." And he pointed out that his luggage had been moved, saying: "SOMEONE HAS MOVED MY CASE AND PUT IT DIAGONALLY!!!! Is this the etiquette?! I don’t think this is acceptable tbf."
He shared a further post in which he offered: "I will give £50 to anyone that will cuddle me at the end of this experience, preferably throughout the night." As the journey continued, he appealed to Sheridan Smith to play him in a dramatisation of the journey., and the actress and West End favourite quickly agreed.
But alls well that ends well and Rylan, who will present BBC 2's coverage of Eurovision alongside Scott Mills, eventually arrived in Liverpool. However, his proposition wasn't fulfilled as he tweeted: "Update. Settled. No cuddle. And that was that."
After his dramatic trip on Saturday, Rylan returned to Instagram on Sunday (April 30) as he posed for a snap in the spring sunshine. The former X Factor star and Celebrity Big Brother winner looked smart in a pair of black skinny jeans and brown bomber jacket which he wore over a white, high-neck top.
He looked away from the camera with his dark tresses and beard perfectly tended to while an official Eurovision lanyard hung around his neck. "Liverpool…. And so it begins x #Eurovision," he typed to his millions of followers. And his fans were quick to wish him well for his time covering Eurovision, which starts on Tuesday, May 9 with the first semi-final, followed by the second semi-final on Thursday, May 11. The grand final will take place on Saturday, May 13.
@kalie936 said: "Good luck, you will smash it." @xxamandam21xx wrote: "Have a fab time." @charl0ttesayshi commented: "Hope you have the best 2 weeks !! X." @ninachevalier18 shared: "You'll smash it, have fun." @tracey_3333 posted: "Have the best time and you look great." @hollyoakemily added: "Hope you enjoy yourselves and wishing you luck and lots of love and hugs."
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