Rylan Clark is tipped as the potential replacement for Jermaine Jenas on BBC’s The One Show after Jenas was dismissed by the broadcaster due to allegations of unwanted texts sent to a female colleague. Following the unexpected exit of Jenas, bookmakers suggest that Rylan, known for his TV presenting roles including on ITV’s This Morning, is the frontrunner to fill the vacant spot on The One Show.
Other contenders in the running to host the show include Welsh TV presenter Gethin Jones and Olympic diver Tom Daley. Rylan leads the odds at 9/2, with Jones at 7/2 and Daley at 8/1, as per reports from betideas.com. The speculation surrounding Jenas’ replacement has sparked interest in who will permanently take over the hosting duties on the popular chat show.
In a statement following his termination, Jenas expressed his disappointment and mentioned consulting his lawyers regarding the situation. The former presenter of The One Show and Match of the Day refrained from discussing further details about the incident. Meanwhile, the emergence of Rylan Clark as a potential successor has stirred discussions within the industry about the future of the show.
As the process to find a new host continues, fans are eagerly awaiting the official announcement from the BBC regarding who will step into the role on The One Show. Stay tuned for updates on this developing story as the search for Jermaine Jenas’ replacement unfolds.