When Rob Rinder and Rylan Clark first teamed up for their BBC Two travel series, Rob & Rylan’s Grand Tour, no one expected their chemistry to be quite this electric. The show, which followed their journey through Italy’s cultural hotspots, quickly became a fan favorite—and now, it’s earned them a BAFTA TV Award nomination for Factual Entertainment.
Rylan, 36, couldn’t hide his disbelief when he shared the news on Instagram. Posting the official BAFTA shortlist, he wrote: “I can’t believe I’m saying this… we’re nominated for a @bafta! Thank you to everyone who watched.”
Rob, ever the wordsmith, responded with a touching tribute to their friendship, quoting: “There is nothing on this earth more to be prized than true friendship.” He then praised Rylan directly, calling him “intelligent, compassionate, and wonderful.”
The Good Morning Britain star also posted about the nomination, recalling Rylan’s earlier prediction: “He said we’d either get cancelled or win a BAFTA… looks like we’re still in the game!”
Fellow celebrities were quick to congratulate them. Ruth Langsford gushed, “This is amazing—so well deserved!” while Susanna Reid called the show “brilliant television.” Fans echoed the sentiment, with one writing, “Your chemistry is everything—can’t wait for India!”
The BAFTA nod follows the announcement of Season 2, which will see the pair trade Italian art for the vibrant chaos of India.
Competing against shows like Race Across the World and Vogue: The Nineties, Rob and Rylan have already proven that their blend of humor, heart, and history is a winning formula.
The BAFTA TV Awards air on May 11—and whether they win or not, one thing’s clear: this friendship (and their travels) are far from over.
