In a move that’s left fans stunned and the British television industry reeling, Rylan Clark has officially confirmed that he and ITV have mutually terminated their contract, marking the end of one of the network’s most recognizable partnerships. The announcement follows weeks of intense speculation, mounting controversy, and Rylan’s own explosive remarks that sent shockwaves through the entertainment world.

Taking to social media, the beloved presenter shared a raw and emotional statement:

“At last, I can finally breathe easy and speak out about those disgusting truths. I have no regrets for speaking up, even if it cost me my career. Thank you, everyone…”

The words hit hard — not just for what they revealed, but for what they didn’t. For years, Rylan has been a cornerstone of ITV programming, hosting everything from This Morning to Supermarket Sweep, while winning over audiences with his warmth, humor, and authenticity. But behind the scenes, sources say tensions between Rylan and ITV executives have been “boiling for months,” particularly after he began publicly criticizing certain industry practices.

While neither Rylan nor ITV have gone into full detail about what triggered the split, insiders describe it as “irreparable”, following a string of disagreements over “creative control and transparency.” Others suggest Rylan’s decision to “speak out” against behind-the-scenes behavior within the network was the final straw.

Industry figures have been quick to weigh in, with one entertainment insider calling it “the biggest TV exit of the year.” Another added: “Rylan has always been fearless. He’s the kind of person who’d rather lose everything than stay silent about what he thinks is wrong — and that’s exactly what just happened.”

Fans have flooded social media with messages of support, trending hashtags like #WeStandWithRylan and #TruthOverTV within hours of his announcement. “He’s one of the few real ones,” one user wrote. “If he’s walking away from ITV, there’s got to be a reason — and I hope he tells us everything soon.”

As for ITV, the network released a brief and carefully worded statement thanking Rylan for his contributions and wishing him well, but offered no comment on the controversy.

Now, speculation is swirling about what’s next for the 36-year-old star. Some believe streaming platforms or rival networks are already reaching out, while others think Rylan may take time away from television altogether to write a tell-all memoir or produce his own independent content.

Whatever comes next, one thing is clear: Rylan Clark has closed the door on ITV — and opened another to a truth he’s no longer afraid to share.

“Sometimes,” he wrote in a follow-up post, “you have to lose everything fake to finally find what’s real.”

And just like that, one of Britain’s most charismatic presenters has turned his most painful career moment into a powerful declaration of independence.