Rylan Clark has made an unexpected return to the This Morning sofa, and it hasn’t gone unnoticed. Just six months after his on-air comments about migration reportedly triggered hundreds of complaints to Ofcom, the TV presenter is back on one of ITV’s biggest daytime platforms — instantly reigniting debate among viewers. The appearance came as a surprise to many, given the backlash that followed Rylan’s earlier remarks, which critics said crossed a line during a heated discussion on migration. At the time, the segment drew widespread attention online, with viewers flooding social media and regulators with complaints, accusing the show of allowing inflammatory language. While no formal sanction was announced publicly, the controversy lingered — and Rylan was noticeably absent from the programme in the months that followed.
Now, his return has split opinion sharply. Supporters welcomed him back, praising his honesty, charisma, and willingness to speak plainly on difficult issues. Some viewers argued that disagreement should not be grounds for “cancellation,” saying daytime TV needs voices that spark conversation rather than tiptoe around it. Others were far less forgiving. Critics questioned why This Morning chose to bring Rylan back so soon, with some asking whether the show had adequately reflected on the complaints or the impact of the original comments. “Have they learned nothing?” one viewer wrote, while another asked why an apology or acknowledgment hadn’t been addressed on air.
ITV has not commented on the decision, and Rylan himself did not reference the controversy during his appearance, instead keeping the segment light and focused on entertainment. Whether this marks a full return or a one-off appearance remains unclear. What is certain is that Rylan’s comeback has reopened an unresolved conversation — about accountability, free expression, and where daytime television draws the line. Love him or loathe him, his return proves one thing: the debate is far from over ⚡