Eurovision has helped Rylan Clark get over his divorce.
He was at rock bottom after his split from hubby Dan Neal.
It left Rylan so broken he had to pull out of doing coverage for the BBC at the 2021 contest.
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But when he made a comeback at last year’s show in Italy, it gave him the boost he needed.
Rylan told me: “Last year I needed to get away from the UK and the Eurovision bubble was perfect for that.
“It was what I needed on a personal level. Being there was a full circle moment for me. It was like, ‘I’m back, I’m ready to go’.
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“That’s why Eurovision is so important to me. If you cut me open, it’s there.”
Being in Italy gave him a chance to move on from his divorce by having some flirty fun with the locals.
And as he was away from home, he didn’t have to worry about getting recognised when he was letting loose.
But this year he’s planning to behave himself – because Eurovision is being staged in the UK.
Rylan said: “I can’t go slagging it about – I’ve got to be on my best behaviour. I’ll be pining for the nights out I usually have. But I’ll still go out.”
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Rylan reckons Eurovision is a lifeline for lots of fans.
He said: “It gives people escapism. It’s one week of the year where we can all be part of this family.
“When you’re there, it doesn’t matter what country you’re from.
“If you’re gay or straight, if you’re black or white – none of that matters. Everyone is just together.”
Rylan will commentate at the semi-finals, on BBC One on May 9 and 11.
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This comes after Rylan announced his departure from Strictly Come Dancing spin-off show It Takes Two.
The star posted the news on Wednesday (April 12) on Twitter, which read: “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.”
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