Rylan on trolls, reality TV and Celebrity Traitors

This week’s guest is the TV presenter and reality TV star, Rylan. He grew up on a council estate in East London – with his mum, Linda, his nan and older brother. It was the era of reality TV – and Rylan decided that was the way to make his fame and fortune. In 2012, aged 23, he appeared as a contestant on X Factor – and his emotional reaction at the judges houses and his live show performances made him an X Factor icon. He turned his moment in the limelight, into a longstanding career – pivoting into the world of presenting. In this episode, he reflects about his time on X Factor, receiving death threats and handling overnight fame. Please note that this episode contains strong language. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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The Radio Times Podcast invites celebrity guests to talk all things telly. Each week, a star from the screen sits down on the Radio Times sofa with host, Kelly-Anne Taylor, to talk about the TV that has marked their lives whilst delving into their career on screen.  For TV previews catch Smart TV, out every Friday, where Kelly-Anne Taylor and Caroline Frost serve up short, sharp recommendations of what to watch this week on the box.  Also, why not scroll back to find our early episodes of the Radio Times Podcast hosted by Jane Garvey and Rhianna Dhillon including episodes featuring exclusive interviews with the likes of Jodie Comer, Stephen Graham, Julie Walters and Gillian Anderson.