Rylan Clark left Children in Need 2026 viewers stunned with his special Strictly Come Dancing performance, a tribute to his mum, Linda. The star joined Alex Jones, Sara Cox, Tyler West and Mel Giedroyc as host of the appeal show on Friday, November 13.
Hosts dance with Strictly professionals
Among the special performances, the five hosts partnered with Strictly professionals for an iconic dance. Rylan was paired with fan-favourite Amy Dowden, and viewers immediately called for him to join the main series.
One person said: "GET RYLAN ON THE MAIN SERIES PRONTO!" Another wrote: "Rylan for Strictly 2027!" "Rylan was very good. We always suspected he could dance. Loved that," another said.
Viewers demand Rylan on main series
Someone else said: "OH MY GODDDD @Rylan and Amy! ! ! It's a 10 from me," reports the Mirror. Yet another echoed: "Why is @Rylan not on #StrictlyComeDancing he would be amazing!" as someone else said: "Rylan has some moves."
Another viewer added: "NEED RYLAN ON NEXT YEARS MAIN SERIES PLEASE." Someone else said: "They should definitely get Rylan as a celebrity on a future series of Strictly. He did so well with that dance."
Amy Dowden's new partner
Amy had announced her new dance partner for the Children in Need special earlier this week, sending fans wild as she confirmed she'd be dancing with Rylan. This follows Amy and her Strictly celebrity partner Chris Appleton becoming the first pair eliminated from the BBC competition this year. Amy was similarly the first eliminated last year when paired with Thomas Skinner, but has remained a firm favourite with fans.
Ahead of hosting Children in Need, Rylan said: "It's amazing to be part of Children in Need's appeal show, obviously it's something that I have grown up watching and loved and have been involved in in the past, so to be asked to host this year is a real honour."
He continued: "I have been very, very lucky that I have great family and friends around me and they have very much been there every time I’ve needed them and it’s just a reminder that not everyone has that, especially the children that the charity helps."
He added: "People should get involved this year for the exact same reasons they should get involved every year! There are still children in need and all the money raised is going to help so many amazing people and projects."
Children in Need is available to watch on BBC iPlayer.
