DREAM ROLE

absolutely no food wastage. We’ve even got bags for life, and that becomes a big thing within the show.

“I’m really proud of the fact that when the cameras stop rolling we are making a difference in people’s lives. How amazing is it that we can do that? So, I don’t feel quite as bad when I rob the odd chocolate bar.”

CELEBRITY SHOPPERS

AS WELL as the series’ regular contestants – “there’s been arguments, there’s been game playing, loads of controversy” – expect a sprinkling of celebrity stardust, too.

Firstly, Coronation Street actress Jennie McAlpine will showcase her vocal chords on the shop’s public address system.

Back in the aisles, national treasures Ruth Langsford and Eamonn Holmes will be popping by for a fun-filled ride, as will The Only Way is Essex’s Pete Wicks and Bobby Norris; Love Island’s Maura Higgins and Tommy Fury; Celebs Go Dating’s Tom Read Wilson, and Made in Chelsea’s Georgia Toffolo.

“I have celebs coming through my doors quite a lot with the supermarket,” Rylan says.

“They trust me so they tend to do their shopping here but what they don’t realise is when they shop in my supermarket my CCTV recognises their faces so it tracks everything they do. So that

WHILE Rylan’s career has catapulted in recent years, this presenting gig remains a dream come true for the Essex native.

“Who would’ve thought it back in the day?” he asks.

“I’m really proud of what I’ve achieved in my career.

“With all due respect, I am an X Factor reject – but I worked hard afterwards.

“I’ve been very lucky, there’s been a lot of luck involved but you’ve still got to work very hard.

“People ask me why I think I’m still doing what I do when others haven’t made it. I think it’s just because I treat everyone the same, I’m not a diva.”

He adds: “Telly in the olden days was different – people could get away with being a diva.

“But now there are millions of us doing this job and people trust me, I’m good at what I do, and I enjoy hosting shows and I do it well.”

FORMER The Only Way is Essex star and presenter Mark Wright investigates his family history. First, he examines his father’s side, and uncovers surprising facts about his Sephardic Jewish ancestry and his relation to a master swordsman living in late 17th-century Andalucia.

Mark’s journey then takes him to Spain, where he is astonished to find out how one of his relatives survived the Spanish Inquisition, and another was burned at the stake.

Last in the series.

None of the food is going to waste – instead of chucking it out we’ve been sending all the food to a local food bank and shelters

Rylan Clark-Neal

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Former Supermarket Sweep host Dale Winton