Rylan Clark cosies up to funfair worker boyfriend at Radio 2 In The Park’s VIP area as they’re joined by his mum Linda

Published on September 06, 2025 at 07:25 PM
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Rylan Clark cosies up to funfair worker boyfriend in Radio 2 In The Park's VIP area as they're joined by his mum Linda

RYLAN Clark looked very loved-up with funfair worker boyfriend Kennedy Bates at the Radio 2 In The Park this weekend.

The TV presenter, 36, was spotted in the VIP area with his new man at the festival in Chelmsford, on Saturday.

Rylan Clark with his boyfriend and mother at a music festival.Rylan Clark was spotted with his new boyfriend Kennedy Bates at Radio 2 In The Park Rylan Clark with his boyfriend and mother at Radio 2 In The Park.The TV presenter was joined by friends at the festival in Chelmsford Rylan Clark with his boyfriend and mother at a festival.Rylan (in the burgundy shirt above) was joined by his mum Linda Rylan with his new partner.Rylan and funfair worker Kennedy have bee dating for several months

The Sun revealed last week that has been quietly the rides director for several months and has introduced Kennedy to his friends and family.

The pair were spotted looking loved-up at the event and were even joined by his Celebrity star mum Linda, 73.

A source said: “Rylan and his new boyfriend looked seriously in love, the pair were seen having a great time together.

“At one point Rylan playfully smacked Kennedy on the bum when he headed off while his boyfriend stood in the queue for food.

“The pair looked in their element at the special VIP area and seemed very comfortable with each other.

“They were joined by a group of friends and were seen chatting and laughing together.

“It became a family affair with Rylan’s mum Linda also joining the happy couple for the afternoon.

“Rylan appeared to be the life and soul of the party and looked happy to have his new man by his side.”

It is Rylan’s first serious relationship since his in 2021 after six years of .

A source said: “This new man has certainly put a smile back on Rylan’s face and they have been enjoying spending lots of time together.

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“Rylan’s friends and family have all met him and they’ve been attending lots of gigs together this , including .

“They’re inseparable.

“They make a lovely couple.”

Kennedy, who used to man the waltzers, is now one of the top dogs at Billy Bates & Sons funfair in Leicester.

The blossoming romance comes after Rylan recently opened up about his personal life on his How To Be In Love podcast.

He said: “At this time I’m very happy.

“Recently I have gotten into a relationship and it’s great and it feels very different to anything I’ve had before, which is a good sign to me.

“It’s the first person I’ve met in four years that I’ve introduced to my family.

“I’ve been so blatant about it no one’s noticed, just because of my job I don’t want to miss out.

“I’m loving what I’ve got at the minute and I want to keep it that way.”

Rylan Clark hosting at the Radio 2 Weekender.Rylan has been presenting at the festival in Essex over the weekend

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