Rylan Clark made his return to ITV’s This Morning on Thursday, August 21, teaming up with Sian Welby while regular presenters Cat Deeley and Ben Shephard continue their summer break.

The pair opened the show with a warm hug, both dressed in matching double denim outfits that quickly caught viewers’ attention. Their on-screen chemistry was evident from the start, with Rylan asking, “How are you babes?” and Sian joking about his height, wondering if he had slipped into Cuban heels.

Key Highlights from the Episode

• Rylan, 36, stepped in as co-host alongside Sian Welby.

• Fans reacted strongly to his new look, particularly his glasses.

• Regular presenters Cat Deeley and Ben Shephard are off for the summer.

• Audience praise was directed at Rylan and Sian as a presenting duo.

Viewers were quick to react online, with many pointing out Rylan’s spectacles. One social media comment read, “Rylan’s back but lose those glasses darling,” while another joked he had borrowed Emma Willis’ frames. Others, however, welcomed the pairing, with one fan writing: “This is more like it. Rylan and Sian over Ben and Cat any day.”

During the show, Rylan poked fun at his guest role, joking: “It’s like jury duty, they just call you up and here I am.” Sian followed by teasing him about his BAFTA win, to which he playfully admitted: “Yes, but I don’t like bringing it up.”

With Deeley and Shephard on holiday, This Morning has been rotating its hosts, giving viewers a mix of familiar faces. Alongside Rylan and Sian, Alison Hammond, Dermot O’Leary, Emma Willis, Andi Peters, Joel Dommett, Craig Doyle, and Josie Gibson have also stepped in to present.

The latest reshuffle has left fans divided, but many were clearly pleased with Thursday’s hosting duo, suggesting the chemistry between Rylan and Sian may be one of the strongest combinations yet.