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Rylan Clark and Rob Rinder’s ‘Grand Tour’ Receives BAFTA Nomination
Television personalities Rylan Clark and Rob Rinder have garnered significant praise and support after sharing an exciting update about their acclaimed BBC Two program. The popular duo, who initially won over viewers with their on-screen chemistry in last year’s travel series, “Rob and Rylan’s Grand Tour,” are celebrating a major achievement. The initial three-part series, which showcased Italy’s stunning artistic heritage across cities such as Venice, Florence, and Rome, following in the footsteps of the historical Grand Tourists like Lord Byron, has been recognized for its excellence.
BAFTA Nomination for Factual Entertainment
Confirmed to return to television screens for a second series exploring India, the success of Rylan and Rob’s collaborative project continues to ascend. Rylan, aged 36, recently announced the program’s prestigious nomination for a BAFTA TV Award in the highly competitive Factual Entertainment category. The “This Morning” presenter expressed his astonishment and gratitude on Instagram, sharing the news with his followers.
“I can’t believe I’m saying this, we’re nominated for a @bafta thank you so much for watching,” he posted, accompanied by an image highlighting “The Grand Tour” on the nominees list.
Celebratory Reactions and Industry Support
Rob Rinder, 46, responded to the announcement with an affectionate comment on the social media platform, quoting: “‘There is nothing on this earth more to be prized than true friendship.’ Well done you clever, kind brilliant human.”
The “Good Morning Britain” presenter also disseminated the news via his own Instagram account, using the same nominee image and adding: “So @rylan said we’d either get cancelled or win a BAFTA???????????? Proud of you my friend. Thanks to everyone who watched us and found joy.”
Overwhelming Fan and Colleague Congratulations
Their online announcements were met with a flood of encouraging messages from friends, fans, and colleagues, all eager to congratulate the pair on their BAFTA nomination.
Ruth Langsford, of “Loose Women,” enthusiastically commented: “FANTASTIC! So well deserved….winners already in my eyes,” expressing her admiration for their work.
Susanna Reid, Rob’s “Good Morning Britain” co-star, added her accolades: “So amazing. And totally deserved. Wonderful programme, gorgeous people,” highlighting the quality of the show and the presenters.
Viewers also shared their positive sentiments, with one fan stating: “Loved it, can’t wait for the next one,” and another echoing: “Loved this programme well deserved!”
Competition in the Factual Entertainment Category
“Rob and Rylan’s Grand Tour” faces competition from other noteworthy programs in the Factual Entertainment category, including Disney+’s “In Vogue: The 90s,” and BBC One’s “Race Across The World” and “Sort Your Life Out.”
Baby Reindeer Leads BAFTA Nominations
This year’s BAFTA TV Awards sees “Baby Reindeer,” the Netflix sensation, leading the nominations with an impressive eight nods. “Mr Bates vs The Post Office,” “Rivals,” and “Slow Horses” each secured six nominations. The prestigious annual awards ceremony is scheduled to take place on Sunday, May 11th.