The TV world is in shock after Rylan Clark confirmed he has been axed by ITV following an explosive week of controversy that saw him clash with viewers over his outspoken comments on immigration.
Rylan Clark has dramatically confirmed his time on This Morning is officially OVER—this time for good—after a career-ending row that saw the network terminate his contract.
The flamboyant TV favourite, 36, was reportedly cut loose by ITV executives after he refused to back down on his controversial live remarks questioning the UK’s asylum policy, sending shockwaves through the broadcasting industry and leaving millions of fans reeling.
In a defiant parting shot, the shaken star declared: “LET THEM SACK ME! I TOLD THE TRUTH.”
He added in a statement that has instantly gone viral: “If a network can’t handle honesty, they can live without me.”
The Immigration Bomb
The storm surrounding Rylan began earlier this week while he was serving as a stand-in host alongside Josie Gibson. The star ignited a firestorm by directly challenging the current policy on Channel crossings, drawing parallels between legal and illegal routes into the country.
Speaking live on air, he questioned: “How come if I turn up at Heathrow Airport as a British citizen and I’ve left my passport in Spain, I won’t be let in? But if I arrive on a boat from Calais, I get taken to a four-star hotel?”
While Rylan insisted he was not against legal immigration—stating: “This country is built on immigration—legal immigration. They pay tax, they help our country thrive”—he made it clear that the issue of illegal routes was one that “we can’t ignore.”
He hammered home his point by highlighting a perceived injustice: “You’ve got people who have lived here all their lives struggling, while others are handed hotels, phones, even iPads. Something major has to change.”
‘Disgusting Truths’
The remarks instantly divided the audience, with critics immediately accusing him of spreading “misinformation” and demanding ITV take action against the popular presenter. Social media was engulfed in calls for his dismissal.
But Rylan fought back, taking to X (formerly Twitter) to passionately defend his right to express a nuanced view: “You can be pro-immigration and against illegal routes. You can support trans rights and respect women. You can be straight and support gay rights. The list goes on.”
However, by Friday, the network had seemingly made its final decision.
Delivering an emotional sign-off on the show, which fans now know was his last, Rylan revealed he felt freed by the decision: “At last, I can finally breathe easy and speak out about those disgusting truths. I have no regrets for speaking up, even if it cost me my career. Thank you, everyone…”
ITV later confirmed behind the scenes that his role would not continue, with insiders stating the termination was a “mutual agreement”—a term often used to signal a forced exit following a high-profile scandal.
The Langsford Lifeline
Fans reacted with heartbreak, with one viewer writing: “I won’t be watching come next week—he was the only reason I tuned in again.” Another begged: “Please keep Rylan and Josie on! They’re the best duo in years.”
The dramatic exit comes just as former host and close friend Ruth Langsford teased a sensational return to the iconic sofa.
Speaking to The Mirror, Ruth—who affectionately calls Rylan her “TV son”—hinted at a possible reunion: “I love Rylan. We’ve worked together before, and I’d do it again in a heartbeat. If ITV asked, I’d be there.”
Now, with Rylan’s future at ITV permanently closed, fans are wondering if the duo could unite on a brand new project away from This Morning—a move Ruth hinted might already be on the cards.
For now, one thing remains clear: Rylan Clark is stepping away from the spotlight of daytime TV on his own explosive terms—louder, prouder, and with absolutely no regrets.
This Morning continues weekdays on ITV1 and ITVX—now without one of its most outspoken stars.