Strictly Come Dancing ex-pro Aljaž Škorjanec has penned a sweet send-off for Rylan Clark, as he departs the spin-off show It Takes Two.
The TV presenter and former X Factor singer announced his surprise decision to quit earlier this week, telling fans he's keen to explore "what else life has for me".
Reposting Rylan's own statement on his Instagram Stories, Aljaž (who is married to fellow It Takes Two host Janette Manrara) added underneath: "What a fabulous four years it has been sir!
"You brought so much glitz and glamour to the best show on telly! You were always my fave ITT presenter [wink emoji]!! Good luck and never forget your dancing shoes!"
Rylan originally wrote on social media: "After 4 fantastic years it's time for me to hang up my glittery jacket and say goodbye to It Takes Two. I've had the best time hosting the show alongside Janette and Zoe [Ball] and I can't thank the amazing team enough for always putting on a great show.
"I’ve been welcomed into the Strictly family and will firmly hold that title dear to me. The time has come for me to pass on the baton to someone else and explore what else life has for me.
He added: "Thank you Strictly, you will always have my heart… and my dancing feet. Ry x."
Reacting to the news, director of unscripted at BBC, Kate Phillips, complimented the star on his contributions to the Strictly-sphere.
"On behalf of BBC Two, BBC Daytime, and Strictly fans everywhere, I want to thank Rylan for entertaining audiences so brilliantly for the past four years on Strictly: It Takes Two," her statement began.
"Rylan's infectious personality, his stand out sass and his genuine love for all the glitz and glamour of the ballroom, has been a big part of It Takes Two's continued success.
"Rylan will always be part of the Strictly family of course, but I know he‘ll be hugely missed by all the Strictly It Takes Two viewers, Janette and everyone else who works on the show."
Strictly Come Dancing airs on BBC One, while spin-off Strictly: It Takes Two airs on BBC Two. Both shows are available to stream on BBC iPlayer.
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