The Thomas brothers have headed to India to film their new series for ITV.
ITV has commissioned a six-part series sending Ryan, Adam and Scott Thomas on the trip of a lifetime to explore their family heritage, and the brothers have been updating fans on Instagram with photos of their trip.
The celebrity siblings from Manchester have been joined by their father Dougie, a music promoter and lead singer of 70s band Dougie James and the Soul Train, as they explore their Indian roots in the hope of seeking out long lost relatives.
Viewers will be treated to a glimpse into the brothers' close relationship and their relationship with their father while trying to navigate one of the most chaotic cities in the world.
They will explore the city and get to know the culture, visiting Mumbai’s most iconic sights, and travel across India to the tranquil beaches of Goa.
Ryan, 35, who played Jason Grimshaw in Coronation Street , said: “We are all incredibly excited but also incredibly nervous.
"On the flip side we can’t wait to find out more about our roots but we are also a little worried as we’re heading into the unknown! I have no doubt it’s going to be a trip we’ll never forget.”
Sharing an adorable photo of himself as a toddler with his brothers as babies, he wrote on Instagram: "How has this happened boys!!!!???
We are truly grateful for this amazing opportunity, to travel to a place like India somewhere we have never been before (can’t believe I’m even saying this lol) and film our own tv show!!!!
"Wow!!! I actually want to pinch myself doesn’t feel real but we are here and we are going to embrace every second of it together as brothers something I couldn’t wish more for.
"Massive thank you to @itv for trusting and investing in me and my family you’ve no idea how much this means to us.
"Here’s to the start of our incredible adventure boys love you both couldn’t be a prouder big bro."
There were calls for the brothers to make a TV show together after Ryan, who is expecting a baby boy with his fiancee former The Only Way Is Essex star Lucy Mecklenburgh, won Celebrity Big Brother last year and Adam and Scott were in the audience cheering him on.
Adam, 31, who played Adam Barton in Emmerdale, recently opened his own cafe and restaurant The Spinn in Gatley and is a presenter on the I'm a Celebrity ...Get Me Out Of Here! spin-off show Extra Camp set in Australia.
He said ahead of the trip: “A few weeks away with my dad and brothers, this is going to be the best lad’s holiday ever! Get me on the plane!”
Sharing a photo of his baby daughter Elsie-Rose the father-of-two wrote a heartfelt message on Instagram.
"Truth is I'm not going to be home now for two months, as I fly straight from India to oz!" he said.
"It hurts just thinking about it! Two months away from my kids and my wife but I know, and they know opportunities like this don’t come often, and I’ve just got to take it and run with it!!
"The beginning of this year I didn’t know where I was going or where I’d end up!
"Being dropped from my agent and not having a job was tough but now I have my own bar, I’m filming my own show, and soon to be taking on my new role as a presenter for Extra Camp!!
"Life has a funny way of working out !! Don’t take any of it for granted, stay positive, keep working hard and you put that energy out into the world, and am telling you someone out there will look after you! Nothing but love for all of you."
And his twin Scott, a PR director who starred on the ITV2 dating show Love Island in 2016, said: "This trip is going to be epic. Not only will we find out more about our Indian heritage but we’ll also get to spend some quality time altogether as a family.
"It’s something we have talked about doing for a long time and to get the chance to experience this beautiful country with my brothers and dad is no doubt going to provide some amazing memories that I’ll never forget.”
He told his Instagram followers: "Still not sunk in! Filming our own show in India! Not only that I get to do it with my two best mates and my dad! So lucky man. Let’s make some magic."
Amanda Stavri, commissioning editor for factual entertainment at ITV, said: "This series promises plenty of heartfelt and hilarious fish-out-of-water moments, as the Thomas brothers and their dad Dougie take in the sights of India and explore their family heritage. We're thrilled to be bringing their adventure to the ITV audience."
And Ceri Aston, creative director of the production company MultiStory Media North, said: “We are excited to be working with Ryan, Adam, Scott and their dad Dougie as they bring their own unique brand of Mancunian swagger to the streets of Mumbai. It’s going to be one heck of a ride.”
