Rylan Clark says it's been a 'long day' after revealing radio break as he's forced to address fans' query

Rylan Clark confessed he'd had a 'long day' after revealing his break from the airwaves. He announced he is taking a break from his show on BBC Radio 2 after it was revealed that he was one of the favourites to take over Phillip Schofield on This Morning after the veteran presenter quit after 20 e.

The TV and radio star, who is no stranger to the ITV daytime show having spent a significant time at the helm and returned last summer for a week-long stint fronting the show with Ruth Langsford, told his listeners on Saturday (May 20) that he won't be on the show for a while.

Rylan, 34, who hosts his own show every Saturday from 3 until 6pm said: "This is where I should say ladies I won't be catching up with you next week. Because I am off to do some other bits and bobs so I'm not going to be here for a fair few weeks."

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He added: "I just want to say whoever is looking after this seat for a fair few weeks can you please make sure you look after Couch Potatoes."

On Sunday, after finishing up his show on Saturday afternoon, Rylan was seen chilling in a blue t-shirt and grey Adidas joggers as he posted the mirror selfie on his Instagram Stories with the caption: "long day".

And Rylan was clearly getting responses over what looked like a crystal dumbbell in the photo, but it was actually the reflection from the mirror of the wardrobe handle. He added alongside a close-up selfie while pulling a confused face: "Not a crystal dumbbell. It's a wardrobe knob."

Last week, Rylan fans a glimpse inside his world of dating again almost two years after his marriage split. The former X Factor star and Celebrity Big Brother winner split from his husband, ex-MET