Rylan Clark, the 37-year-old presenter of BBC Radio 2's Saturday afternoon slot, missed his show on June 27, 2026, leading to a last-minute cover by Mark Goodier. In a characteristically cheeky Instagram story, Clark shifted blame for his absence, writing: "Soz about today's show. I blame everyone but myself. Genuinely had it all sussed out and then flights all cancelled. Thanks Mark for stepping in you legend. Gonna have a rosé and think of you all."
Background on Rylan's Radio 2 Role
Clark has hosted 'Rylan On Saturday' since 2019, airing weekly from 3pm to 6pm. His absence this week was due to cancelled flights, as he appeared to be in France, based on an accompanying image showing him enjoying a drink. The post drew amused reactions from fans, who noted his self-deprecating humor.
Previous Cheeky Comments About Awards
This is not the first time Clark has used humor to address professional snubs. In May 2026, he complained that his weekend show had not received any awards, taking a swipe at The ARIAS (Audio and Radio Industry Awards). "Always snubbed at The ARIAS even though I host the thing. It kills me, I'm the host of it and I can't even get a nomination!" he said.
Personal Revelations in Recent Interview
Last week, Clark addressed his past infidelity in an interview on The Assembly. When asked if he regretted telling his husband Dan Neal about cheating, which led to their divorce in 2021, he responded: "Yeah, I think it is [honesty the best policy]. I'm okay admitting I'm in the wrong, because actually I don't deal well with guilt, and I don't deal well with secrets. It made me so ill, like so ill. It sounds a terrible thing to say, but I'm glad it happened."
