Rylan Clark is stepping down as a presenter on Strictly Come Dancing spin-off It Takes Two, the BBC has announced.
Clark has co-hosted the BBC Two tea-time show alongside former Strictly professional dancer Janette Manrara since 2019.
Kate Phillips, director of BBC Unscripted, said: “On behalf of BBC Two, BBC Daytime, and Strictly fans everywhere, I want to thank Rylan for entertaining audiences so brilliantly for the past four years on Strictly It Takes Two.
“Rylan’s infectious personality, his stand-out sass and his genuine love for all the glitz and glamour of the ballroom, has been a big part of It Takes Two’s continued success.
“Rylan will always be part of the Strictly family of course, but I know he‘ll be hugely missed by all the Strictly It Takes Two viewers, Janette and everyone else who works on the show.”
The broadcaster said it would announce a replacement in due course.
Rylan has said the time has come for him to “pass on the baton to someone else and explore what else life has for me”, as it was announced he will step down from presenting Strictly Come Dancing spin-off It Takes Two.
In a statement on Twitter, Clark wrote: “After 4 fantastic years it’s time for me to hang up my glittery jacket and say goodbye to It Takes Two.
“I’ve had the best time hosting the show alongside Janette and Zoe and I can’t thank the amazing team enough for always putting on a great show.
“I’ve been welcomed into the Strictly family and will firmly hold that title dear to me. The time has come for me to pass on the baton to someone else and explore what else life has for me
“Thank you Strictly, you will always have my heart… and dancing feet.”
