Children in Need viewers are calling on Rylan Clark to join the next series of Strictly Come Dancing after watching him perform during the 2026 appeal show.
The former X Factor star and TV presenter joined Alex Jones, Sara Cox, Tyler West and Mel Giedroyc as hosts of Children in Need 2026. As part of the evening's performances, the presenters took part in a Strictly Come Dancing routine that saw Rylan partnered with Strictly professional Amy Dowden.
Fans demand Rylan for Strictly 2027
Watching him dance, viewers rushed to social media to urge Rylan to appear on 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. Someone else said: "OH MY GODDDD @Rylan and Amy!!! It's a 10 from me."
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."
Partnership with Amy Dowden
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 comes after Amy and her Strictly celebrity partner Chris Appleton became the first pair eliminated from the BBC competition this year. Amy was also the first eliminated last year, when she was partnered 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 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.
