TV presenter Rylan Clark-Neal has rejected claims he was axed from his role on This Morning, after announcing his departure earlier this month.
The former X Factor contestant said he needed a break and would be “back soon” following reports saying he had been axed by the ITV show in favour of I’m A Celebrity … Get Me Out Of Here! winner Georgia Toffolo.
Rylan wrote on Twitter: “Rumours in press why I’m “leaving” or been “axed” from @thismorning.
“Truth is i need a break. I’ve been working constantly for 5 years and I need time to myself.”
Rumours in press why I’m “leaving” or been “axed” from @thismorning . Truth is i need a break. I’ve been working constantly for 5 years and I need time to myself. I’ll still be at Big Bro. I just need to take some time to myself. That’s all. I’ll be back soon xxx
— Rylan Clark-Neal (@Rylan) December 27, 2017
He added he would continue with his work on Big Brother’s Bit On The Side, writing: “I’ll still be at Big Bro.
“I just need to take some time to myself. That’s all. I’ll be back soon.”
As Toff was unveiled as a new member of the This Morning team last week, Rylan joked it was “out with the old and in with the new”.
Toff had told viewers in a video from snowy Switzerland: “Hi everyone.
“From the heat of the jungle to the cold slopes of Switzerland, I just wanted to wish you all a really, really happy Christmas and share with you some exciting news.
“From January I am going to be joining the This Morning family and I am so so happy to be part of the team.
“You will be able to find out in the new year what I have been up to here.”
Some followers of Rylan on social media have slammed he usually popular presenter, claiming his reason for quitting is a bit pathetic…
One wrote on Twitter: “Try working 20 years for the NHS we could all do with a break!”
“It must be exhausting talking for 20 minutes on telly,” sniped another.
So then Rylan deleted the original tweet and posted a riposte!
WHEN YOU PIT A NICE LITTLE TWEET UP AND PEOPLE PIPE UP….. I’ll just keep it simple……. I’ve not been sacked from @thismorning just having some time off that’s all. Night pic.twitter.com/EDrrQPEWNV
— Rylan Clark-Neal (@Rylan) 27 December 2017
Well, Rylan, we can’t wait to see young CBB – and hope the extra time at home helps you recharge your batteries.