Rylan Clark flooded with messages from fans as he returns to UK after leaving with Rob Rinder

Rylan Clark has been flooded with messages as he was seen returning to the UK after leaving for his latest trip with Rob Rinder. Listeners of his BBC Radio 2 will know he has been nowhere to be seen - or should we say heard - as he embarked on a break from his role.

While it wasn't made clear where Rylan is or exactly when he will be back, former BBC Radio 1 star Nick Grimshaw confirmed he'd been taking over and listeners would hear him on and off over the next couple of months.

However, he later excited fans with a social media post from his friend and fellow TV star Rob Rinder's social media account. The pair's friendship is one much loved among their respective followers after they joined forces earlier this year.

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Rob and Rylan's Grand Tour aired earlier this year on BBC2 and saw the pair take viewers along to some of Italy's greatest art treasures in destinations such as Venice, Florence and Rome as they followed in the footsteps of 19th-century romantic poet Lord Byron and other Grand Tourists.

It was then earlier this month that Rylan confirmed that he and Rob will be teaming up again for a new TV show following the success of their Italian adventure.

Taking to Instagram, Rylan shared a beaming selfie of the pair and said: "So excited we’re back for season 2 and this time we’re off to INDIA. Bumped into each other yesterday and this is how excited we are. Thank you everyone that watched our show and we can’t wait until we get going for S2." He then jokingly promised: "I’ll try not to kill him."

While away, Rob shared a sweet snap of the pair in India on X, formerly known as Twitter, and said: "He said maybe @Rylan," alongside a couple with a heart emoji. But Rylan was quick to respond as he said: "He said NOTHING of the sort. #injunction," to which Rob then responded with a crying laughing emoji.

Now, Rylan has confirmed he's back on home soil as he shared a selfie to Instagram. Alongside the post he wrote to his 2.3 million followers: "India was amazing. Landed back in Lanndannn toowwnnn."

Rob was quick to respond to the post, writing: "Namaste… it was awesome." Rylan's Loose Women pal Ruth Langsford was also keen to comment, telling him: "Welcome home son! Can’t wait to hear all about your trip."

Rylan's fans and followers also welcomed him back. @lanzamel said: "Nice to have you back..can't wait to see your Indian adventures with Mr. Rinder." @houseofcanvino commented: "Welcome home gorgeous!" @charl0ttesayshi wrote: "Welcome home." @lynncatzbrown44 replied: "Cannot wait to see the programme. Love to you both." @suzanneg1966 added: "So glad you’re back safely. I’ve missed you."