Presenter surprises fans with his singing talents
Rylan Clark, the star of This Morning, shocked fans with his musical performance on the BBC's New Year's Eve show. Singing alongside pop legend Rick Astley, Clark impressed viewers with his rendition of "You Spin Me Round." Despite being an accomplished singer, many fans were unaware of Clark's vocal abilities, with one fan even asking why they hadn't heard him sing before. Clark took to Twitter to joke, "It can't get worse than me singing you into the new year. 2024 is on the up from here."
Fans praise Clark's performance and urge him to pursue singing career
While not everyone was pleased to see Clark on their screens, many were delighted by his performance. Fans praised his voice and even urged him to reboot his singing career. One fan tweeted, "Rylan, you were bloody amazing. Stop putting yourself down as you have a great voice." Clark's performance took place at the Roundhouse in north London, alongside Rick Astley and Sharleen Spiteri.
Clark spends New Year's Eve at home
Contrary to popular belief, Clark actually spent New Year's Eve at home as the BBC One musical show was pre-recorded. He shared a picture of himself earlier in the evening, seemingly relaxed in his sprawling Essex pad. Clark later partied with his mom Linda, writing, "New year, new me and all that b*****ks. HNY."
Controversy over ITV's New Year's Eve broadcast
While the BBC was airing its musical spectacular, ITV faced criticism for its New Year's Eve programming. Viewers slammed the channel for including "woke" celebrity messages during the broadcast. The two-minute film on climate change featured famous faces such as Idris Elba and Olivia Colman, advocating for urgent action to save the planet. However, some viewers felt that the messages were out of place on New Year's Eve and accused the channel of preaching.
Jools Holland returns with Hootenanny on BBC Two
Over on BBC Two, Jools Holland hosted his annual Hootenanny, featuring musical guests Sugababes and Rod Stewart. The show provided an alternative to the BBC's New Year's Eve program and was well-received by viewers.
