The sensational claim that Rylan Clark has been “let go,” “terminated,” or has made a “career-shattering confession” leading to a permanent exit from ITV is false. This story is a fabricated hoax, spread through low-credibility websites and social media posts that exaggerate or invent details about Rylan’s August 2025 guest-hosting stint on This Morning. Rylan is not leaving ITV; he has ongoing projects with the network and has expressed enthusiasm for future collaborations. No “emotional sign-off” or “no regrets” statement exists as described.
The Origin of the Rumor
The narrative traces back to a viral YouTube video and blog posts from August 29, 2025, misrepresenting Rylan’s on-air announcement of his “last day” as a temporary summer host on This Morning. During the August 27 episode, co-hosting with Josie Gibson, Rylan discussed Reform UK’s deportation plans and said: “How come if I turn up at Heathrow as a British citizen and I’ve left my passport in Spain, I won’t be let in? But if I arrive on a boat from Calais, I get taken to a four-star hotel?” He clarified: “You can be pro-immigration and against illegal routes… Legal immigration builds this country.” This drew ~500 Ofcom complaints for “misinformation” on asylum processes, but no investigation or action was taken by ITV or Ofcom.
On August 29, Rylan said on air: “Last day today!”—a reference to the end of his scheduled summer stand-in role, not a firing. Cat Deeley and Ben Shephard resumed hosting on September 1, 2025, as planned. ITV has confirmed Rylan’s role was temporary, and he continues to work with the network on other projects, including Rob & Rylan’s Grand Tour Season 2 (premiered September 2025) and holiday specials.
The Real Story: Temporary Hosting Ends Amid Backlash, But No Firing
Rylan’s August 27, 2025, comments on This Morning during a discussion of Reform UK’s deportation plans sparked controversy. He said: “How come if I turn up at Heathrow as a British citizen and I’ve left my passport in Spain, I won’t be let in? But if I arrive on a boat from Calais, I get taken to a four-star hotel?” He emphasized: “You can be pro-immigration and against illegal routes… Legal immigration builds this country.” Ofcom received ~500 complaints for “misinformation” on asylum processes, but no investigation or action was taken.
On August 29, Rylan announced on air: “Last day today!”—a reference to the end of his scheduled summer stand-in role, not a firing.
