Rylan Clark's shock confession about camp persona - 'I could call Rylan a curse'
Rylan Clark has spilled the beans on his campy telly alter ego, confessing that it's all an act and at home, he's more action-man than glitz and glam.The beloved TV host, who shot to fame on X Factor, insists that behind the scenes he's something of a man's man, citing East End hardman Ray Winstone as a comparison. He opened up about his dual-life explaining: "I'm probably one of the most masculine people you'll ever meet and no one will f**king believe that." The Stepney-born star, originally named Ross Richard Clark, adopted his stage moniker Rylan from a baby-name book at the tender age of 16 when he began modelling. Off-air, Rylan reverts to his true self Ross a regular guy who enjoys a pint and supports West Ham from the comfort of his couch.