FOR Rylan Clark, last Christmas was “an odd one”. The telly presenter’s husband of six years, Dan Neal, had walked out on him six months earlier, when the Strictly It Takes Two host confessed he’d been unfaithful “years ago”.
Rylan subsequently struggled with his mental health and said he would go to sleep praying he "wouldn’t wake up" - and ultimately tried to end his life.
He was later admitted to a mental hospital to aid his recovery amid a five-month career break. For this reason, he’s very much looking forward to a relaxed Christmas with his mum Linda - who he exclusively reveals is doing much better after a recent health scare, just in time for the festive period.
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