RYLAN CLARK-NEAL

I was probably about 13 or 14. I got pulled from a rope swing and some boy kicked me in the head and fractured my skull. It was a horrible time.

I went back to 'The X Factor' for one reason, because I wanted to have that full circle. It's where I started, and I went back as a presenter. And that's what I wanted and I got that.

I've had many baking disasters but whatever it is, I'll cover it with icing and sprinkles and say a child has made it.

I've been broody since the age of 12.

I don't get holiday, I'm self-employed. That's a really big risk for anyone in telly.

The great thing about 'Stand Up for Cancer' is it doesn't take itself too seriously, this is out there, we're going to help sort it out, and we're going to have a laugh while we do it.

I really like Benjamin from Sweden with 'Dance You Off,' and Equinox from Bulgaria with 'Bones' - and they were really great to interview at the London Eurovision Party.

There's no way I'd ever do 'I'm A Celebrity.'

I would love nothing more than to become a professional ice skater, but I would rather do it privately.

I love a bit of drama.

I was actually in a Take That tribute band.

I'm such a massive fan of 'Strictly,' so I was overwhelmed when I got asked to be a host on 'It Takes Two.' It came completely out of the blue!

I take each day as it comes and hope for the best.

People always ask me if I'm best friends with everyone I work with in telly - but no, not everyone you work with is your friend.

The X Factor' is nothing without Louis Walsh.

It doesn't matter on 'Big Brother' how big you are, anyone can dominate the series.

I'm already a stepdad but, of course, I'd like to have kids.

The whole first year of my career was a public vote. I know exactly where I've come from and the public played a massive part and I'll never forget that, but I shouldn't have to explain to anyone I need a break.

I'm not under any illusion that I'm an A-lister; I don't think I'm even on the alphabet scale. But I'm in people's houses every day - I'm there when they wake up and there when they go to bed. So people think they know who I am. And, to a certain extent, they do.

I mean, I'm an 'X Factor' reject presenting on Radio 2, what's going on?

But I've realised that sometimes you have to walk away and take some time for yourself.

I've always been a massive fan of 'It Takes Two' and to be working with the amazing Zoe Ball is a dream.

I've watched 'Strictly' every single year. I think the only year I didn't watch it was when I was on 'X Factor!' I was a bit busy in 2012! But apart from that, I've always watched it.

I think it's weird going to the toilet in clothes. I don't like it.

My job is one of the things that keeps me sane. I love what I do and I'm lucky to do it.