It was revealed earlier this month that Queen of the Jungle Georgia ‘Toff’ Toffolo would be replacing him on This Morning.
And Rylan Clark-Neal has now addressed the reports he’s been axed from hosting the showbiz segment for the first time, insisting he’s not been sacked and is instead taking some time off.
The TV personality tweeted: ‘Truth is I need a break. I’ve been working constantly for 5 years and I need time to myself.
Speaking out: Rylan Clark-Neal has addressed reports he’s been axed from This Morning for the first time, insisting he’s just taking some time off
‘I’ll still be at Big Bro. I just need to take some time to myself. That’s all. I’ll be back soon.’
The star was met with messages of support from his followers, who declared that they couldn’t wait for his return and wished him a lovely break.
Others were less sympathetic, however, with one fan sharing, ‘Try working 20 years for the NHS we could all do with a break!’
‘It must be exhausting talking for 20 minutes on telly’, another tweeted.
Furious Rylan has since deleted the tweet, replacing it with another sarcastic message and a GIF of himself rolling his eyes.
Speaking out: The star was met with messages of support from his followers, who declared that they couldn’t wait for his return and wished him a lovely break… but others were less sympathetic
Sassy: Furious Rylan has since deleted the tweet, replacing it with another sarcastic message and a GIF of himself rolling his eyes
New role: I’m A Celebrity star Toff recently announced she will be replacing showbiz gossip king Rylan while he takes a temporary break
He wrote: ‘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 (sic)’.
I’m A Celebrity star Toff recently announced she will be replacing showbiz gossip king Rylan while he takes a temporary break.
The Made in Chelsea star, 23, revealed the exciting news live from a mountain in Verbier, Switzerland, as she promised to be back on TV screens in January before wishing viewers a Merry Christmas.
New guard: Departing host Rylan, 29, who stole the moment and made sure he left the show with a bang as he remarked ‘In with the new, out with the old’ before assuring viewers he would be back, albeit in a rather unsavoury manner
But it was departing host Rylan, 29, who stole the moment and made sure he left the show with a bang as he remarked ‘In with the new, out with the old’ before assuring viewers he would be back, albeit in a rather unsavoury manner.
He said: ‘I’m like an STD, I always come back.’
His comments caused a wave of reaction on social media with one amused fan writing ‘that was a classic’ before another wrote ‘I’ve cried and laughed today.. ‘well you can’t sack him’ for his STD comment.. just hilarious!.
Another shocked fan wrote : ‘Brilliant one liner from Rylan….. like an STD, I’ll always be back.’
Live TV test: The Made in Chelsea star, 23, revealed the exciting news live from a mountain in Verbier, Switzerland, as she promised to be back on TV screens in January before wishing viewers a Merry Christmas
Wow: Rylan was quick to take advantage of the situation as he dropped the line ‘I’m like an STD, I always come back’
A emotional viewer said: ‘So here I am crying and you never fail to make me laugh again.. “I’m like an STD, I will come back”.. aww I’m gonna miss you sooo much hun!’
A further fan wrote ‘hilarious STD, you will be missed’ while another fan said: ‘I’m like an STD, I’ll always come back” literally has to be the funniest thing I’ve heard on tv all year.’
Talking to the pair about the decision live from his Gossip Grotto last week, Rylan said: ‘I’ve not really said anything but after Christmas, next Friday, I’m going to be going away for a little bit.
‘It’s definitely not goodbye but I’m going to be taking a little bit of a break in the new year. But I just want to say thank you because it’s been lovely and I will be back.’
Wow: His comments caused a wave of reaction on social media with one amused fan writing ‘that was a classic
Rylan was unclear as to why he has decided to leave the show as they filmed This Morning on Ice outside in freezing weather.
Holly was clearly upset by the news and said: ‘I feel like you’re our child who is going off travelling to explore new things.’
She added: ‘You must come back and see us!’
Excitement: Toff took to Instagram to share a sneak peek of her This Morning filming in the Alps
He later joked that during his time away he would become a florist with Elizabeth from The Apprentice.
The dashing host usually dishes out the showbiz gossip on the ITV brunch time show throughout the week, and fans quickly took to Twitter and other social media to express their sadness over the decision.
Fans will still get to see Rylan in the new year, though, as it’s been confirmed he’ll host Celebrity Big Brother’s spin-off show ‘Bit on the Side’ when it returns at the beginning of January.
Next month: Georgia won legions of new fans with her relentless positivity, quirky catchphrases and courage when facing terrifying Bushtucker Trials in this year’s I’m A Celebrity