A trip to India proved ‘eye-opening’ for the star

Rylan Clark made a heartbreaking confession about his mum Linda’s health during a recent interview.

The star, whose show with Rob Rinder, Passage to India, is on tonight (Sunday, September 21), was discussing the duo’s recent trip to India when the subject of his mother’s health came up.

Rylan Clark’s sad confession about mum Linda

Rylan and Rob’s trip to India was all fun and games. There was also a serious side to it, with Rob and Rylan discussing death and mortality during their time in Asia.

During a recent interview with Radio Times, Rylan, 36, while reflecting on the matter, admitted that the trip had not made him think about his health, but his mother’s.

“I’m more worried about losing my mum than losing my own life. I feel like coming back from Varanassi was eye-opening,” he said.

“It made me realise I’ve just got to enjoy things I’m doing, and if I’m not enjoying it, then don’t [bleeping] do it,” he then added.

Rob, meanwhile, admitted that he was afraid of dying.

Rylan has kept fans updated with Linda’s health (Credit: ITV)

Rylan Clark on mum Linda’s health

Rylan has kept fans updated with mum Linda’s health, especially in light of her becoming a fan favourite on Celebrity Gogglebox.

Back in July, Rylan revealed that mum Linda, 73, hadn’t been well, and had been rushed to hospital.

“Mummy Linda isn’t well sadly so I won’t be hosting the show tomorrow. Thank you to the emergency team at Princess Alexandra Hospital. Especially Tanya, who really looked after my mum,” he said on Instagram at the time.

“Will keep you updated as she’s on the mend. She’s a trooper.”

Linda’s health battles

Later on, Rylan revealed that his mum was doing much better.

“She’s doing really well, thankfully. All going good. Cheers for all your messages.”

He then added: “She’s doing really well. Now chatting away with a lovely lady next to her. Cheers for all your messages,” he said.

Linda has been battling Crohn’s since her thirties. Crohn’s is a condition that causes inflammation of the lining of the digestive system.

Linda has had to undergo multiple operations to remove damaged parts of her bowel over the years.

In 2021, Rylan revealed that she had been diagnosed with skin cancer. “So Mummy, and it’s all fine, she’s got skin cancer on her face, but she’s absolutely fine. It’s not life-threatening and it’s just spread a little bit, so we’re getting it all cut away,” he said at the time.

In 2023, Linda suffered a horror fall in Marbella. She broke an arm and leg and had to have emergency surgery.