Declan Doyle: who is the FIT EOTB star who’s been spotted snogging Rylan Clark?

The X Factor legend split from his husband last year after ‘making a number of mistakes’

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by Asher Brandon |
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Fans of Celebrity Ex On the Beach were in for a treat when they saw Geordie Shore fan favourite Nathan Henry reunite with his very handsome ex, Declan Doyle, in the most recent series of the show.

They definitely had some unfinished business and the series acted as the perfect catalyst to bring them back together. However, things just sadly weren't meant to be and Declan and Nathan split earlier this year.

It seems Declan has moved on with another famous face as he's been spotted locking lips with The X Factor icon Rylan Clark, who separated from his husband Dan Neal last year.

But outside of his time on Ex on the Beach and his relationships with Nathan and Rylan, just who is Declan Doyle? Here's everything you need to know about the reality TV star and model.

Who is Declan Doyle?

Declan Doyle is a reality TV star and influencer who most recently appeared on Celebrity Ex On the Beach. Outside of this TV appearances Declan is also a model, barber and musician (wow, talk about being a man of many talents).

Declan is from Essex and although he is currently working as a barber, he has a past in showbiz before meeting Nathan.

He was at one point part of mixed-gender band NVS and, back in 2014, Declan joined Little Mix on their Salute UK tour as part of the group.

During his time in the group Declan also supported JLS and met Justin Timberlake. Talking to The Mirror on his time in the music industry he said, "My favourite moment was performing at the London O2 Arena - I’ll never forget those memories."

NVS broke up following a falling out between band members and disagreements with management. They were together for three years. It was after leaving the music industry that Declan decided to pursue modelling as a career.

In the same interview, he said, "I did campaigns for Gillette and modelled at London Fashion Week, but the constant castings here, there and everywhere and being rejected took its toll on me.

"After being told by my modelling agent that I wasn’t in good enough shape and that I had started to look fat, I decided I'd had enough of modelling and of constantly being compared to other men who were maybe in better shape.

"It wasn’t good for my mental health so I retrained as a barber and I couldn’t be happier."

Outside of these roles Declan is also an avid social media user with a large following. He currently has 47.6k followers on Instagram.

How did Declan Doyle and Nathan Henry meet?

Declan and Nathan's relationship was far from clear sailing - if that was the case they would not have reunited on Celebrity Ex On the Beach now would they?

Declan and Nathan first met over Instagram, where they started chatting and while things got off to a good start lockdown came around and threw a spanner in the works.

What happened when Declan and Nathan appeared on Celebrity Ex On the Beach?

Declan and Nathan reconnected on the most recent series of Celebrity Ex On the Beach and things appeared to go well.

Talking to The Mirror, Declan said, "When I got the Ex on the Beach call I was really nervous to do TV, especially a show where most of the other cast have been doing this for years.

"I felt like a new kid at school and was quickly learning the ropes of reality TV but I had a blast and really enjoyed it."

During their time on the show Declan and Nathan reconnected. The pair even decided to move in together after shooting came to an end.

Are Declan and Nathan still together?

Sadly while Declan and Nathan had undeniable chemistry on the show, things didn't pan out for the couple after they left the show. They recently announced they had chosen to part ways following a trip to Mexico.

A representative for Nathan told, MailOnline, "Nathan and Declan split a few days ago. As with any relationship, they don't always work out. Nathan wishes Declan all the best for the future, in his life and sobriety."

A source also told Ok! Magazine, "After their holiday to Mexico, the couple realised they were no longer compatible. They always say you never fully know each other until you live together.

"And even though they did during Ex On The Beach it was very different environment due to the cameras."

Geordie Shore classic cast: where are they now?

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Geordie Shore cast - then and now

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Charlotte Crosby in 2011

A fresh-faced Charlotte Crosby poses at a photo-call before the first ever series of MTV's Geordie Shore aired.

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Charlotte Crosby

Charlotte's had a massive transformation over the years, and has been smashing it in her career since her Geordie days. She's hosted her own TV show 'Just Tattoo Of Us', released her own book and fitness DVD, and has a clothing range with In The Style and a houseware range called Naked Lane.

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Holly Hagan in 2011

Before her Geordie Shore debut, Holly Hagan looked like this.

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Holly Hagan now

Now, it would seem that Holly's taken some inspo from Kim K, as her look has drastically changed. She engaged to be wed to footballer Jacob Blythe and is all about good mental health and body positivity.

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Greg Lake in 2011

Greg appeared in Geordie Shore from the very beginning, but didn't make it past series 1. Oops.

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Greg Lake now

Greg is now married to Hollyoaks star Jennifer Metcalfe, and they have a baby together. Awww.

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Gaz Beadle in 2011

Here's Gaz before embarking on his long-running career on Geordie Shore.

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Gary Beadle

In terms of poses not much has changed - he still loves a good selfie and photoshoot. But believe it or not, this Geordie hunk has left the dating scene behind, because he's loved up with girlfriend Emma McVey. They are parents to son Chester and new baby girl, Blossom.

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James Tindale in 2011

James's debut on Geordie Shore saw him spend 90% of his time at the gym and the remaining 10% flexing his muscles in the mirror.

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James Tindale now

Looks like he stuck at it, now owning his own gym in the 'toon. James actually returned to the Geordie Shore house in 2019 after breaking up with his long-term girlfriend, Kate. "In the past I have been a very, very toned down person so this time I went in no fucks given, done what I want, said what I wanted," he told The Sun"This time I am just me. I was the only single lad in there so I did what I wanted."

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Jay Gardner in 2011

'The dad of the Geordie group' Jay was the oldest member of the show. Who could forget those iconic brows...

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Jay Gardner now

And years later, his brows are still on fleek.

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Vicky Pattison in 2011

Fiesty Vicky has had quite the transformation over the years...

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Vicky Pattison

VIP Vicky has had quite the rollercoaster in her career and her personal life since her Geordie days. She won I'm a Celebrity in 2016 and has had a successful career on daytime TV, including This Morning and Loose Women. She was engaged to childhood sweetheart John Noble but they split in 2018 after he was caught cheating, but she's now happier than ever with one time TOWIE star Ercan Ramadan.

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Sophie Kasaei in 2011

Sophie joined the Geordie Shore show in series 1, but was axed for her bad behaviour 2 years later. Naughty.She later returned to the show in 2016 with a slightly newer cast!

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Sophie Kasaei now

She's since glowed upppppppp, and has been on and off the show more times that you could shake a stick at. She's since joined Aaron, Marnie and Holly on Geordie OG's, MTV's spin off. We're loving perving on her home Instagram account, Kasaamor.

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Ricci Guarnaccio in 2011

Ricci joined the show in series 2, and had a rollercoaster of a relationship with Vicki Pattison, to whom he was engaged for about five minutes.

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Ricci Guarnaccio now - aged 31

It would seem that since leaving the show he's decided to embark on a new journey.... of growing a beard, after undergoing THREE hair transplants.

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Rebecca Walker in 2012

Rebecca also joined the show in series 2, and was known for her bust-ups, dramas and fallouts.

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Rebecca Walker now

Now, she's ditched the party days and has recently become a mum. Say WHAT?!

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Daniel Thomas

Dan joined Geordie Shore the fourth series and left at the end of series 5.

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Daniel Thomas now

He doesn't look all that different now, but he's certainly been enjoying life (and the gym).

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Scott Timlin 2013

Life and soul of the party Scotty T joined the show in series 4.

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Scotty T now

And WHAT a career this Geordie has had. From winning Celebrity Big Brother to landing a cameo appearance in Neighbours to even having a girlfriend (well, for a bit), he's definitely seen success in the media industry.

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Marnie Simspon 2014

Marnie was one of the last cast mates to join Geordie Shore - entering the house in series 7. Back then, she described herself a "natural beauty".

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Marnie Simpson now - aged 25

Marnie had several cosmetic procedures done since being on the show, including a nose job, lip fillers and a boob job. She moved in with boyfriend Casey Johnson after meeting on MTV dating show 'Single AF' and the two welcomed a baby boy, Rox, in late 2019.

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Aaron Chalmers then

Tatted-up Aaron Chalmers joined in the eighth series and had an infamous on-off relationship with Marnie. It was SO juicy to watch.

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Aaron Chalmers now

Aaron quit Geordie Shore to focus on his career as an MMA fighter, along with his spending more time on his relationship and being a dad to his new son Romeo, who he welcomed in 2020.

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Kyle Christie then

How young does Kyle look?! We barely even recognised this Geordie Shore star.

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Kyle Christie now

Well HELLO there Kyle. Talk about a transformation people - Kyle's looking hella fit after undergoing a number of cosmetic procedures and hair transplants.

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Boss Anna

Anna really tried her best to crack the whip when Geordie Shore exploded onto our screens and was the only one that like likes of Vicky Pattison and Gaz Beadle truly feared. She had a hard time though, bless her, as many of the jobs she sent the cast on ended in pure radgie antics.

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Boss Anna

Tired Anna handed the boss baton to Scotty T (god knows why and it wasn't long as he was soon suspended from the show) in 2018, she hasn't been seen since. In 2019 though, Anna took to Instagram to reveal that she was on the hunt for people to complete a Beauty Therapy Level 3 VTCT please drop me a message - so it looks like she's still doing what she does best.

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Declan's sobriety was something some thought could be an issue in their relationship. Speaking about his relationship to new magazine, Declan said, "What was really special and beautiful about Nathan is that he encouraged my sobriety. I've been on dates where people have been like, 'I find it really awkward that you don't drink. Can you not just have one?'

"It was important that Nathan understood it but he already knew about sobriety as one of his friends is seven-and-a-half years sober and in AA.

"And it made him look at where he was in life, like why was he partying too much. We had a sober Christmas and New Year."

It's great to hear Nathan was so supportive of Declan's sobriety and that this was not an issue in their relationship. We wish them both the best.

Is Declan Doyle dating Rylan Clark?

Declan sparked rumours he was dating Rylan Clark in July 2022 when they were pictured kissing on a night out in London. An onlooker told The Sun, "Rylan and Declan seemed to be getting very close outside the restaurant in Marylebone. You could definitely tell that there was a romantic spark. It looked as if they were on a date. They shared intimate kisses and cuddles outside the restaurant. The kisses looked very passionate and they left holding hands."

However, Declan's representatives have insisted the reality star is NOT in a relationship with Rylan (yet). They said, "Declan is currently single and keeping his options open. He is enjoying his time with Rylan and allowing things to progress naturally."

Does Declan Doyle have a child?

Declan has a daughter from a previous relationship. He recently posted a picture of the two of them together on Instagram for Easter.

Does Declan Doyle have Instagram?

He does - you can follow him @declandoyle._.

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