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Victoria Scheer

Rylan Clark shows off previously unseen tattoo as he poses at Eurovision Song Contest

Presenter Rylan Clark has shown off the new ink on his chest after presenting the first semi final of the Eurovision Song Contest in Italy.

The 33-year-old former X Factor contestant looked dapper in a black blazer with caped detailing in backstage shots with co-host Radio 1 DJ Scott Mills.

The outfit, created by Great British Sewing Bee finalist, Raph Dilhan, also gave him a chance to debut his previously unseen chest tattoo.

The inking appears to spell out a date in Roman numerals, 'MCMLXXXVIIII' - 1988, which is Rylan's birth year.

The Celebrity Big Brother star took an unexpected break from presenting last year after his split from husband Dan Neal but is now back in front of the camera for this year's Eurovision Song Contest in Turin.

Rylan Clark reveals his new chest tattoo as he poses at Eurovision (Instagram)

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Rylan, who has been involved in Eurovision shows since 2018, was recently told off by bosses for taking UK contestants out for drinks before the finals.

In a chat with The Sun, he said: “It is tradition that I always take the British act out, normally on the Wednesday or the Thursday, and then the head of delegation always has a go at me because I take them out.

“But I will make sure Sam [Ryder] is all right by Saturday night.”

Rylan Clark with co-host Scott Mills (Instagram)
Ryan Clark and Dan Neal announced they would separate in June 2021 (Ken McKay/ITV/REX/Shutterstock)

This year marks the 66th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest and with 40 countries competing for the iconic glass microphone.

Sam Ryder will represent the UK at the world's biggest music competition with his song Space Man.

The Eurovision Song Contest Grand Final airs on Saturday, May 14, 8pm on BBC One and will also be available on BBC iPlayer.

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