Rylan Clark-Neal made his Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two debut last night alongside Zoe Ball.
However, the presenter was forced to hit back at trolls who questioned why he had joined the spin-off show.
While many expressed their delight to have Rylan on the show, others took to Twitter to ask why Zoe needed a co-host.
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One person wrote: “I still don’t understand why It Takes Two needs two presenters. I love Rylan but does the show need the two presenters?”
Another said: “I personally think Strictly: It Takes Two was awesome when it was just @ZoeTheBall, she is awesome and funny and loved watching it!
“Not sure what Rylan adds! I will not watch on his days! Don’t find him funny or entertaining to watch.”
A third tweeted: “It takes two ruined with unnecessary addition of @Rylan. Certainly won’t be watching when he’s hosting alone.”
I still don’t understand why It Takes Two needs two presenters. I love Rylan but does the show need the two presenters?
— Steph Hulme (@hulme_steph) September 23, 2019
I still don’t understand why It Takes Two needs two presenters. I love Rylan but does the show need the two presenters?
— Steph Hulme (@hulme_steph) September 23, 2019
It takes two ruined with unnecessary addition of @Rylan. Certainly won’t be watching when he’s hosting alone.
— Steve Skivington (@ChairmanSkivs) September 23, 2019
Rylan then hit back at the criticism on his Twitter.
He said: “Just to clear something up. Zoe does NOT need a co host. We are splitting duties as she has her breakfast show.
“Here for everyone’s opinion. Thanks for the nicer comments.”
Just to clear something up. Zoe does NOT need a co host. We are splitting duties as she has her breakfast show. Here for everyone’s opinion. Thanks for the nicer comments
— Rylan Clark-Neal (@Rylan) September 23, 2019
Many praised Rylan, with one writing: “Screw ’em, @Rylan. You’re in a job that you love and are making more money then them. Let the haters live their miserable life, while you keep smashing it. (sic)”
Another said: “You both were brilliant. Loved the combination of you and realise Zoe can’t do everything but you are a fabulous addition to the #Strictly family.”
Screw ’em, @Rylan. You’re in a job that you love and are making more money then them. Let the haters live their miserable life, while you keep smashing it 🙌🏼
— corey seville (@coreyseville) September 23, 2019
You both were brilliant. Loved the combination of you and realise Zoe can’t do everything but you are a fabulous addition to the #Strictly family. Enjoy it love you deserve it . You certainly work hard . See you tomorrow xx
— Carole Webster (@CaroleWebster19) September 23, 2019
Rylan, please don’t listen to the negative comments. I thought you was fantastic 👏👏😊 x
— Entire Ant and Dec (@EntireAnD) September 23, 2019
Before his debut on the show, Rylan admitted he was planning to “just sit there and look at” 48-year-old star, Zoe.
He told Bella magazine: “Literally, it will be the easiest job I’ll ever do. I can just sit there and look at Zoe. She’s a pro.
“We haven’t spent a lot of time together but I think she’s brilliant. I took over her show on Radio 2 when she moved to breakfast, so it feels really right that this has happened as well. It’s crazy how the world works.”
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Zoe added: “We’ve not done anything together yet, so I don’t know how it’ll play out. When you get a new telly husband or wife, you have to get used to their patterns, when to interject.
Rylan will present the show on Monday and Tuesdays, and co-host with Zoe on Fridays.
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