Rylan Clark and Rob Rinder have become one of television’s most beloved duos since their BBC Two travel series, Rob & Rylan’s Grand Tour, debuted last year. The show followed the pair as they retraced the steps of 19th-century poet Lord Byron, exploring Italy’s most stunning cities—Venice, Florence, and Rome—while diving into art, history, and their own unexpected friendship.
Now, the dynamic duo has even more reason to celebrate. Their show has been nominated for a BAFTA TV Award in the Factual Entertainment category—an achievement Rylan admitted he never saw coming.
Taking to Instagram, the 36-year-old presenter shared the exciting news with fans, posting the official BAFTA nomination list alongside a heartfelt caption: “I can’t believe I’m saying this… we’re nominated for a @bafta! Thank you so much for watching.”
Rob, 46, responded with equal enthusiasm, quoting philosopher Thomas Aquinas in the comments: “There is nothing on this earth more to be prized than true friendship.” He then added, “Bravo, you intelligent, compassionate, and wonderful person.”
The Good Morning Britain star also shared the announcement on his own Instagram, joking: “So @rylan said we’d either get cancelled or win a BAFTA…” before expressing his pride in their work. “I’m proud of you, buddy. We are grateful to everyone who enjoyed watching us.”
Fans and famous friends quickly flooded their posts with congratulations. Ruth Langsford (Loose Women) wrote, “WOW! So well deserved… winners already in my eyes!” while Susanna Reid (Good Morning Britain) added, “So great. And well-earned. Fantastic program, beautiful people.”
Viewers also chimed in, with one commenting, “Loved this show—well deserved!” and another eagerly asking, “Can’t wait for the next one!”
The nomination comes just months after the BBC confirmed Season 2, which will see Rob and Rylan embark on a new adventure—this time through India.
At this year’s BAFTA TV Awards, Rob & Rylan’s Grand Tour will compete against other hit shows, including Race Across the World (BBC One), Sort Your Life Out (BBC One), and Vogue: The Nineties (Disney+).
The ceremony, set for Sunday, May 11, will also see major contenders like Baby Reindeer (Netflix) with eight nominations and Mr. Bates vs. The Post Office (ITV) with six.
One thing’s for sure—whether they take home the award or not, Rob and Rylan have already won over audiences with their humor, heart, and unforgettable travels.
