Rylan Clark floored when asked about cheating on ex-husband during new ITV show

Rylan Clark's moment on ITV's The Assembly highlighted the show's premise in which autistic and neurodivergent interviewers grill celebrities. The Radio 2 presenter, 37, faced questions about his split from ex-husband Dan Neal, whom he separated from in 2021 after six years of marriage. He was asked whether honesty is always the best policy, responding that he believes it is and that he is willing to admit when he is wrong. He described feeling surprised and unsettled by the line of questioning. Clark said the breakup led to a lengthy sabbatical from TV and that he grappled with suicidal thoughts, noting he was really ill. He said he does not regret anything about the split and that he now has a new partner, Kennedy Bates, whom he publicly confirmed in January. He also revealed he returned to live with his mother because memories in his home were too painful. The interview airs amid his ongoing media presence and a broader discussion about mental health in the industry.