TV presenter Rylan Clark has officially confirmed his new relationship with a partner named Kennedy, making it Instagram official through a series of romantic photos from their recent getaway to Florence, Italy. This public declaration marks a significant step for Rylan, who has kept his romantic life private since his divorce from former husband Dan Neal four years ago.

The This Morning host, 36, shared a variety of picturesque snaps on Instagram, showcasing stunning landscapes, breathtaking sunsets, and intimate moments with Kennedy. Among the highlights were photos of the couple posing with glasses of red wine while looking through a traditional Italian wine window, known as a 'buchette del vino', as well as a black and white image capturing them holding hands as they strolled through the streets of Italy. Rylan captioned the carousel: "A few days in Florence with you. Popped into see Elizabeth and thank her for being part of our grand tour and had to see the Artemisia Gentileschi and thank her for being part of the bafta. A beautiful few days x"

This announcement follows Rylan’s revelation last month on Louis Theroux’s podcast, 'How To Be In Love', where he first spoke about being in a new relationship. He expressed his happiness, stating: "At this time, I'm very happy. Recently, I have gotten into a relationship, and it's great, and it feels very different to anything I've had before, which is a good sign to me." He also shared that Kennedy is the first person he has introduced to his family since his marriage to Dan Neal ended in 2021. Rylan admitted to taking an unconventional approach by being "blatant" about his new romance, yet observing that "no one's noticed," a fact he finds amusing.

Fans have overwhelmingly reacted with joy and well wishes to the news. Comments on Rylan’s Instagram post included sentiments such as: "So happy for you both," "I’m so genuinely happy for you and Kennedy. You both deserve every bit of happiness together, and it’s so lovely to see. Wishing you nothing but the best on this journey," and "Yay!!!!! Don’t even know you personally but have seen the interviews and your honesty. You made it to new chapters darling xxxx"

Prior to this confirmation, there had been public speculation regarding Rylan’s romantic life, particularly concerning his close friendship with Rob Rinder. The duo co-hosted 'Rob and Rylan's Grand Tour' in 2024 and 'Rob and Rylan's Passage to India', which highlighted their strong bond. However, Rylan has clarified the nature of their relationship, telling Bella magazine: "Much as I love him, Rob isn’t my boyfriend. I love him too much to marry him." He emphasized that while they became best friends through their travels, their relationship is strictly platonic.

Rylan’s marriage to Dan Neal concluded in 2021, with Rylan later confessing to being unfaithful during the early stages of their relationship. After four years of navigating single life and maintaining a private romantic sphere, Rylan's openness about his new connection with Kennedy signifies a happy and significant new chapter in his life.