May 19th 2024.
Rylan Clark has recently opened up about the pressure he feels to conform to society's standards of beauty. In a candid interview, the TV icon shared his struggles with body image and mental health, particularly after his divorce from Dan Neal. While filming his new travel show with Judge Rinder, Rylan visited Florence in Italy and was confronted with the idea of the "perfect" masculine image.
During their trip, Rylan and Rob visited a life drawing class where they were supposed to strip down and be painted, in order to gain a deeper understanding of Renaissance art. However, Rylan expressed hesitation about the activity, admitting that he has always wanted to have a "marble body" like Michelangelo's David. He also joked about how achieving that level of perfection is a full-time job, and he had The One Show to host at 7 PM.
Later in the episode, the duo visited a local artist named Sofia, who explores body image and nudity through her paintings. Rob was confident and eager to pose for a portrait in his underwear, while Rylan was more reserved. He explained that he has always struggled with his body and doesn't feel confident enough to bare it all. When asked about his insecurities, Rylan revealed that he has been made to feel inadequate by others in the past.
Eventually, Rylan mustered up the courage to sit for the painting, clad in a piece of satin and his boxers. With Rob by his side, they leaned against each other as Sofia captured their likeness on canvas. The end result was stunning, and Rylan was overwhelmed with emotion. He admitted that he had never felt so exposed in his life, but Sofia assured him that it was a bonding moment.
As the painting was unveiled, Rylan was in awe of how beautiful it turned out. He joked that he looked like Jesus, but Rob sweetly reassured him that the painting captured how everyone sees him. Throughout their travel series, Rylan and Rob have shared many heartwarming and hilarious moments, including Rylan's emotional confession about wanting to "end it all" and Rob's struggle with unrequited love.
Overall, Rylan's journey in Florence was a powerful reminder that beauty is subjective and that we should all learn to love ourselves for who we are. His experience also highlighted the damaging effects of societal pressures and the importance of mental health. You can catch all the episodes of Rob and Rylan's Grand Tour on BBC iPlayer.
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