Rylan regrets not getting a pre-nup before marrying ex-husband Dan Neal
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Rylan Clark, the former host of This Morning, recently opened up about his regrets regarding his marriage to Big Brother star Dan Neal, following their divorce in 2021. The 35-year-old TV presenter revealed in his 2022 memoir, Ten: The Decade That Changed My Future, that the end of his six-year marriage sent him into a mental health crisis, resulting in him taking a four-month break from work and spending time in the hospital due to suicide attempts and two heart failures caused by the stress of the separation.
During an interview on comedian Kathy Burke’s podcast, Where There’s A Will, There’s A Wake, Rylan expressed that his only regret three years later was not having a pre-nuptial agreement before getting married. He candidly admitted, “I don’t regret getting married. I regret not having a f**king pre-nup. That’s the only thing I regret. Even though everyone was like get a pre-nup, I was in love. Silly pr*ck.”
A pre-nup, short for prenuptial agreement, is a legal contract between a couple that outlines how their assets will be divided in case of divorce. Without one, divorce proceedings typically start with a proposed equal split of financial assets, regardless of individual ownership prior to the marriage.
Despite the challenges he faced during the divorce, Rylan shared that he is grateful for the experience as it taught him valuable lessons and helped him prioritize his mental health. Reflecting on his journey, he stated, “I got so ill during that point, like ill, ill, ill. But I look back now and am grateful I did because I know I’ll never get like that again. I would never let myself get that bad. Actually, it’s chilled me out.”
Regarding his current relationship status, Rylan revealed that he has embraced being single after being linked to other personalities post-divorce. He expressed contentment with his solo status, saying, “I’m actually all right on my own. I didn’t think I’d get there. I really didn’t. But if it’s not right, I’m not going to waste my time.” He humorously added, “I thought it’d be the worst thing in the world being on my own. I’ve actually loved it, and I’ve got my single behavior: I’ll talk to myself a lot, and I do things like… you can go wee with the door open.”
While Rylan acknowledged his openness to meeting someone new in the future, he emphasized his current satisfaction with solitude. He jokingly mentioned leaving his money to his cats if he doesn’t find a partner before his passing.
Rylan’s story serves as a reminder of the importance of prioritizing mental health during challenging life transitions and highlights the significance of considering legal protections like pre-nuptial agreements in relationships. His candid reflections provide insight into personal growth and resilience following significant life changes.
In conclusion, Rylan Clark’s journey post-divorce showcases resilience, self-discovery, and the importance of prioritizing mental well-being in the face of adversity. His openness about regrets and lessons learned serves as a source of inspiration for others navigating similar experiences in their own lives.
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