Rylan Clark addresses fan theory about why he quit Strictly: It Takes Two

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Rylan Clark has responded to the fan theory that he has stepped down from Strictly: It Takes Two so that he can host the highly-anticipated return of Big Brother.

Earlier today the TV star, 34, announced that he would be stepping down from hosting the Strictly Come Dancing spin-off, It Takes Two.

In a statement, Rylan wrote: “After 4 fantastic years it’s time for me to hang up my glittery jacket and say goodbye to It Takes Two. “I’ve had the best time hosting the show alongside Janette and Zoe and I can’t thank the amazing team enough for always putting on a great show. “I’ve been welcomed into the Strictly family and will firmly hold that title dear to me.The time has come for me to pass on the baton to someone else and explore what else life has for me.Thank you Strictly, you will always have my heart… and dancing feet.” And while many fans share their upset that they won't be seeing Rylan on It Takes Two anymore, others were quick to theorise as to why he may be stepping down from this role.Taking to Twitter, one fan speculated that he may have accepted a new job, as the host of ITV2's upcoming reboot of Big Brother.

They wrote: "Not that I am jumping to conclusions or anything but I AM JUMPING… It Tales Two was always going to clash… with Big Brother…? #BBUK." Shutting down this theory, Rylan replied: "Ur jumping sadly x." However, not everyone was convinced, with one fan responding: "You're too good at secrets Rylan so it's hard to tell if you're being honest or hiding a dark secret." Discussing Rylan's departure from the Strictly spin-off Kate Phillips, Director of Unscripted said: “On behalf of BBC Two, BBC Daytime, and Strictly fans everywhere, I want to thank Rylan for entertaining audiences so brilliantly for.