Huge TV star lined up for exciting new host gig in Scotland

TELLY star Rylan Clark is heading for Scotland for a new hosting gig.

The singer turned presenter is best known for his stint on X Factor and now his Radio 2 show.

But the celeb will now entertain crowds at one of the country’s most glitzy summer events – Musselburgh Racecourse’s Ladies Day.

Rylan said: “I’m so excited to perform for the Ladies Day crowds at Musselburgh Racecourse.

“It’s going to be a glamorous day to celebrate in style with your mates and hopefully I can help to bring the perfect party atmosphere for everyone.”

And bosses at the course are delighted that Rylan will add star power to the day.

Aisling Johnston, Head of Marketing at Musselburgh Racecourse, said: “Rylan is a real star household name and a lovely person too.

“He’s the perfect mix of glamour, showbiz and humour for Ladies Day and I know that the crowds will go wild for his DJ set. We can’t wait to welcome him to Musselburgh.”

The announcement comes after Rylan opened up on this breakdown following his split from his husband Dan Neal.

He revealed in his memoir Ten: The Decade That Changed My Future that he had attempted suicide after confessing to cheating on his ex and spiralling into depression.

Rylan said he had to learn to speak and move again following the breakdown but that looking back on his breakdown as the “best thing” that could ever have happened to him.

Now he’ll be appearing in Scotland at the August 9 race day meet where general admission tickets are selling fast, with over half already gone.

Adult tickets are currently £55 if you buy before July 17. After this date, prices will rise to £60.

And if you fancy a bit of added luxury on the day there’s VIP experience on offer.

Set inside a hand-crafted sailcloth marquee, racegoers will enjoy a unique dining experience with a private Champagne reception, high-end grazing buffet and an exclusive VIP afterparty at the event.

Following the success of last year’s Style Awards sponsored by Tigerlily Boutique, this year’s “best dressed” top prize includes an invitation to visit Champagne Pommery in France.

Provided by Pommery, the winner will enjoy two nights at four-star hotel accommodation in Reims, £1,500 spending money.

The racecourse is six miles outside Edinburgh city centre and less than two miles from the A720 Edinburgh City Bypass.

Gates open at 11.30am with the first race starting at 2.20pm, the last race at 4.50pm, the after-racing party (open to all Ladies Day racegoers) starts at approximately 5pm. All race times are provisional and may be subject to change.

To find out more log onto musselburgh-racecourse.co.uk