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14 May 2024, 09:40
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Rylan Clark has taken to social media to respond to fans’ reactions after the first episode of his new BBC show with Rob Rinder aired.
The telly duo have teamed up for Rob and Rylan’s Grand Tour, which is a three-part series where they follow in the footsteps of Romantic poet Lord Byron and other Grand Tourists, immersing themselves in the art, culture, bad behaviour and life-changing exploits of historic Brits abroad. Having faced the break-up of their marriages in recent years, Rylan and Rob hope that the tour will kick-start a new chapter in their lives.
Episode one, set in Venice, saw the Celebrity Gogglebox star make a heartbreaking admission, telling Rob: “I think it was a culmination of my marriage breaking down and actually me stopping for the first time in 10 years. Then, all of a sudden, I hit quite a big speed bump, and instead of carrying on, I was just sunk. It was the worst experience of my life. I just went on a downward spiral. I tried to end it, I tried to finish myself off. I didn't eat, I went down to 9 stone."
The show has proved to be a hit with fans. One wrote on X: “I’ve never laughed & cried so much. Please can we have more shows with these two wonderful people.”
Another added: “Rob and Rylan's Grand Tour is so refreshing. You simply do not hear gay men talking about relationships and especially breakups and divorces in the mainstream media. It's simultaneously heartbreaking and empowering.”
Someone else wrote: “It’s already the best series I’ve seen this year. Hilarious, unexpectedly touching, completely life-affirming.”
Responding to all of the positivity towards the series, Rylan himself posted on X: “Wow, we never expected this reaction to the show. Thank you so much for the love. It’s so welcome x”
Fans then shared the love for Rylan’s post, with one saying: “Best thing I’ve watched in ages! You pair are the friendship we didn’t know we needed! Laughed and cried all through that. Can’t wait to see more!”
Another added: “I loved it. It's interesting and educational. Funny and sad. You two are the nicest of people. Your honesty when you both share your experiences and feeling is so emotional. Can't wait for the next episode.💙💙💙.”
Following episode one in Venice, the second episode of Rob and Rylan’s Grand Tour focuses on Florence, and the final instalment sees them in Rome.
Rob and Rylan’s Grand Tour airs on BBC Two on Sundays at 9pm and streams on BBC iPlayer.
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