August 21st 2024.
Next up on the agenda is TV host Rylan Clark, who is taking on a new venture with his latest series, Dating Naked UK. As the title suggests, the show features contestants who are completely nude, with one exception – Rylan himself remains fully clothed. We joked about this as I pointed out his attire to him, to which he responded with a grin, "Yes, unfortunately. I tried, but they wouldn't allow it." This becomes a recurring topic throughout our conversation, with Rylan expressing his disappointment at not being able to strip down like the rest of the cast.
Despite not being able to join his fellow contestants in their birthday suits, Rylan brings his own flair to the show with his impeccable fashion sense. He describes it as a mix of Love Island and his role as Cupid, without the bikinis of course. It's a bold move for UK television, and Rylan admits he was initially skeptical when he first heard about the concept from Paramount Plus. "I laughed and thought, 'We can't do that, what are you talking about?'" he recalls. However, after being introduced to the German version of the show, he was sold on the idea and ready to take on the challenge.
The show follows ten singles as they search for love in a tropical setting, with new arrivals constantly shaking things up. Rylan was immediately drawn to the unique twist on the typical reality TV dating format. He explains, "At first, I was shocked. I was like, 'What? You see everything?' There's no blurring or strategic camera angles. It's all out there." But after getting over the initial shock, Rylan realized the appeal of the show's raw and unfiltered approach to dating.
Before he knew it, Rylan was packing his bags and heading to Colombia for a four-week shoot. He's prepared for any backlash or criticism from the more conservative viewers, and has a strong defense ready. "I know there will be people out there thinking, 'Oh, it's just a naked Love Island.' But there's actually a deeper reason behind the nudity in the show," he explains. "It's a thread that runs throughout the whole series and plays a big role in the relationships formed." Rylan also believes that being naked on the show makes the contestants more vulnerable, leading to more authentic connections.
While Rylan remains covered up on the show, he has had his fair share of nude experiences in the past. He jokes, "If a date ends in nudity, it's a successful date in my book." He goes on to share a hilarious wardrobe malfunction story from a past date where he accidentally ripped his pants while dancing at a party. "I was wearing gray trousers with no underwear, and everyone saw my bum. But hey, it's a nice bum and I even got a second date out of it," he laughs.
But despite his own past experiences, Rylan admits that being completely naked on national television is a whole different ballgame. When asked if he would consider being a contestant on the show as a regular person, he says, "Before seeing it firsthand, there's no way I would have applied for Dating Naked UK. But now that I've experienced it, I would definitely consider it." It seems that Rylan has truly embraced the bold and uninhibited nature of the show, and we can't wait to see where it takes him and the contestants on their journey to find love.
Coming up next is a brand new series that is bound to make you blush! The charming and charismatic Rylan Clark is taking on a daring role as the host of Dating Naked UK. And let me tell you, it definitely lives up to its name – with one little exception, of course.
As I sit down with Rylan, 35, he can't help but grin as I point out that he's the only one fully dressed on the show. "I know, it's such a shame," he jokes. "I tried to convince them to let me join in on the fun, but they just won't budge." This is just the first of many times that Rylan laments his lack of nudity on the show.
"I even offered to host the second season completely naked, but they still said no," he adds with a wink. Instead, Rylan brings his own unique flair to the show, describing it as "Love Island without the bikinis and with me playing Cupid." And while the contestants are all baring it all, Rylan rocks a variety of perfectly tailored outfits that add a touch of boldness to the already provocative setting.
In fact, Rylan admits that he didn't even know it was possible for a show like this to air on UK television until he was approached by Paramount Plus. "When they first pitched the idea to me, I couldn't stop laughing," he recalls. "I was like, 'We can't do that, what are you talking about?'" Little did he know that there was already a successful German version of the show, where singles also search for love in a tropical paradise in their birthday suits.
Excited by the risqué concept, Rylan was soon jetting off to Colombia for a four-week shoot. And while he knows that some may have reservations about the show, he's ready to defend it. "I know there will be people thinking, 'Oh, it's just a naked Love Island,'" he says. "But there's a deeper reason behind the nudity that becomes apparent throughout the season."
Rylan argues that being naked on the show makes the contestants more vulnerable, eliminating the usual physical attraction that often clouds the judgement on other dating shows. "It takes away the whole 'I want to rip your clothes off and get into bed' aspect because, well, there are no clothes to rip off," he explains.
And although Rylan himself remains fully clothed on the show, he's had his fair share of nude experiences in the past to draw inspiration from. "I mean, if a date ends with both parties naked, it's a successful date in my book," he teases, before sharing a hilarious wardrobe malfunction story from one of his own dates.
"I remember years ago, I was invited to a party and I was wearing grey trousers," he recalls. "I danced a little too enthusiastically and ended up splitting my pants right down the middle, with no underwear on." But true to Rylan's charismatic and confident nature, he didn't let it faze him. "Everyone saw my butt, but it's a nice butt and I even got another date out of it," he proudly declares.
But while a mishap on the dance floor may be funny in hindsight, baring it all on national television is a whole other level. When I asked Rylan if he would ever consider going on the show himself, he admitted that as a normal person, he probably wouldn't have even thought about it. But after seeing the show in action, he's changed his mind. "After watching Dating Naked UK, I would definitely consider it now," he confesses with a laugh.
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