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On August 13, Rylan Clark and Josie Gibson engaged in a light-hearted conversation with a group of Olympic athletes on their program. During the discussion, Rylan humorously shared his thoughts on the challenges of being trained by a parent, specifically referencing his own mother, Linda. He expressed that if his mother had coached him for the Olympics, it would have likely ended in disaster, jokingly suggesting he might have knocked over the Olympic cauldron in a mishap. Rylan questioned the dynamics of parental coaching, admitting he could not imagine anything worse than his mother guiding him in pursuit of an Olympic medal. Linda Clark, who is known for her appearances on Celebrity Gogglebox alongside Rylan, has been facing health challenges, including Crohn's disease, which has caused her significant discomfort. Despite these struggles, she is reportedly on the mend at the age of 71. Rylan has been a supportive son during this difficult time, often praying for her recovery as she navigates her health issues. In a candid moment, Rylan recounted a recent incident during a holiday he took with his mother, which resulted in her suffering a serious fall that required surgery. He expressed concern for her well-being, noting that her existing health conditions complicated her recovery process. Rylan emphasized that his current priority is caring for his mother, who has only been able to attend one live X Factor show to support him due to her health woes.