Rylan Clark has opened up about the emotional reason he and his mum, Linda, won’t be taking their beloved TV duo beyond Celebrity Gogglebox — despite fans pleading for them to front a show of their own.
The pair, who’ve captured hearts since joining Gogglebox in 2019, recently announced their return to the Channel 4 series. Their warm, hilarious dynamic has made them fan favourites, with many campaigning for a travel show or spin-off.
But speaking to the Daily Star, Rylan revealed: “We’ve been offered hundreds of things… but she’s just not well enough to do it.”
Linda suffers from severe Crohn’s disease, a chronic inflammatory bowel condition, and previously battled skin cancer in 2021. While she continues to appear with her son on Celebrity Gogglebox and occasional segments on his YouTube channel and BBC Radio 2 show, anything beyond that would be too demanding.
“Gogglebox is enough for us,” Rylan shared. “She feels comfortable because we’re just sat in my kitchen.”
The former X Factor star added a humorous twist when recalling a moment Linda showed up unexpectedly during one of his dates — admitting he now tracks her movements via his phone.
Despite the laughs, fans were moved by the bittersweet update. While their future may not involve a full series, Rylan and Linda’s short but meaningful screen time continues to bring joy — and sometimes tears — to viewers.
