Rylan Clark has opened up about an ‘incredible’ experience that has left him feeling like ‘life will never be the same again’ – and he’s urging others to get involved too

Rylan Clark was forced to pull out of his BBC Radio 2 show on Saturday
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Rylan Clark surprised listeners with a significant revelation during his weekend radio show, stating that his life has been irrevocably transformed.

The former X-Factor contestant was noticeably upbeat as he began his Saturday BBC Radio Show, before sharing the reason for his buoyant mood. For the latest TV and showbiz gossip sign up to our newsletter

Rylan spilled to listeners that he’s been to immersive theatre production named You Me Bum Bum Train. Attendees lucky enough to secure tickets must sign non-disclosure agreements. The nightly show, which has achieved a cult following since its inception in 2004, involves 77 participants engaging in undisclosed challenges.

Rylan initially attended the show a few weeks ago but recently returned as a “passenger”, placing him at the heart of the action, reports the Manchester Evening News. Despite being unable to divulge much due to the confidentiality agreement, the 36 year old couldn’t suppress his amazement.

“It has changed my life,” he declared, a statement that was acknowledged as being quite “profound”. He reiterated: “It has changed my life it was the most incredible thing I have ever done, I think ever.”

When questioned about why the experience had such a profound impact, he responded: “I can’t tell you, I just can’t tell you. It just changes you, that whole journey of it all is incredible.

“And I have to say, if you get the chance to go, like if you are lucky enough to know someone who manages to get a ticket somewhere, then go, but if not, you can volunteer to be in it, you can be part of it. There is like this big meet up on Monday that they are doing, so go to their website you will find it but if you could be part of it, my god, if you could just be a small part of it, you are a lucky person.”

Rylan Clark
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He continued: “You are part of the show whereas I got to do it as a passenger which means you are the star of the show basically and you go through it all… and my life will never be the same again.”

After being away for eight years, the performance made a triumphal return to London last year, with celebrated figures like Madonna, Stephen Fry, and Kate Winslet having previously experienced it.

This transformative encounter resonates with many who’ve attended, with executive assistant Alyssa Leighton recounting to The Standard a story about another spectator: “One passenger said she was in a very deep dark depression. She said that it was one of the only moments she’d had in years where she felt completely present. She forgot that she was dying.”