RYLAN CLARK’S SHOCK RETURN IGNITES BACKLASH — VIEWERS DEMAND ANSWERS AFTER OFCOM STORM The This Morning sofa barely had time to settle before the outrage exploded. Just six months after a controversial on-air rant sparked hundreds of Ofcom complaints, Rylan Clark made a surprise return to This Morning — and the reaction was instant, loud, and deeply divided. Some viewers cheered, calling Rylan “TV gold” and praising his energy and honesty. Others were furious, flooding social media with questions about accountability and timing. “Why is he back already?” one viewer wrote. Another fumed, “Ofcom complaints clearly mean nothing.” ITV has stayed silent so far, but insiders say the decision was made to “test the temperature” — a move that appears to have backfired spectacularly. With hashtags trending and pressure mounting, the question now isn’t whether Rylan can handle the heat — it’s whether the show underestimated the memory of its audience.
Rylan Clark makes shock return to This Morning six months after migrant rant sparked hundreds of Ofcom complaints
RYLAN Clark has made a shock return to This Morning six months after his migrant rant sparked hundreds of Ofcom complaints.
Last summer, Rylan, 37, sparked over 500 Ofcom complaints when he ranted about the migrant crisis.
He was seen on screen today hosting alongside Emma Willis, with the pair in upbeat spirits and Rylan seemingly content and confident back in the hosting chair.
Viewers were happy to see Rylan back, with one writing on X: “Great to see #Rylan back on This Morning!“
A second added: “V pleased to see Rylan on @thismorning.”
“So so pleased to see Rylan back on the programme this morning and a great pairing with Emma,” penned a third.
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“@thismorning Great to see @Rylan back on the telly box. About time! I might watch it today now,” said a fourth.
While a fifth penned: “Keep Rylan and Emma.”
And a sixth wrote: “Rylan & Emma are the best duo!”
Back in August, the TV presenter made some controversial comments about migrants who cross the channel from France to the UK.