New ITV show Absolutely India: Mancs in Mumbai proved a massive hit with viewers when it began last week.
The factual entertainment series follows former Coronation Street star Ryan Thomas, his ex-Emmerdale brother Adam and his Love Island contestant twin Scott as they join their dad, Dougie.
They journey to India to discover more about their family roots.
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Viewers loved the Thomases’ relationship and praised them for being a joy to watch. And, while many were already familiar with the three brothers, Dougie was unknown to most.
He proved an immediate hit, with people piling onto Twitter to praise him.
5 minutes in to #MancsInMumbai and I’m already gutted there are only 6 episodes! They are too funny! 🔥🔥😂😂 Dougie is such a sweetheart ❤❤❤
— Jacqueline Heeney (@JLH062314) April 29, 2020
Well I’m already smiling and I’m only 5 minutes in…. This is gonna be a good’un….. Dad Dougie is a funny man!!!! #mancsinmumbai
— Vicki Hopkins (@vicki03101) April 29, 2020
I love Dougie already! #MancsInMumbai #AbsolutelyIndia
— Sarah C (@SarahC1305) April 29, 2020
However, some couldn’t help but notice he passes more than a bit of resemblance to a certain British comedian…
#mancsinmumbai thought their Dad was Bobby Ball for a minute
— Andy Mochan (@Andy_Mochan) April 29, 2020
The Thomas Dad reminds me of Bobby Ball. #mancsinmumbai #mancsinmumbai pic.twitter.com/kypPqKzBsN
— T. H (@NSFtwerk) April 29, 2020
Is Ryan Thomas’s dad Bobby Ball? #mancsinmumbai
— David “The Chair Man” Sheraton ♫ (@davidsheraton) April 29, 2020
Now they’ve pointed it out… do you think Dougie looks like Bobby Ball?
One complaint
Fans did have one complaint for ITV too though – at 30 minutes per episode, it’s just not long enough!
One said: “Brilliant show!! Half an hour isn’t long enough. #mancsinmumbai.”
Gutted it was only on for half a hour!
Another wrote: “Half hour wasn’t long enough for #mancsinmumbai, loved it.”
“#mancsinmumbai the best start to the series,” tweeted a third, adding: “I was gutted it was only on for half a hour!”
Brilliant show!! Half an hour isn’t long enough.😁#mancsinmumbai
— Sharona (@Sharona73) April 30, 2020
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Someone else said: “Loved watching #mancsinmumbai wish the episodes were longer. Can’t wait for next week. @ryanjamesthomas @scottyspecial @adamthomas21.”
“@ryanjamesthomas @scottyspecial @adamthomas21 so funny and uplifting,” said a fifth with a crying-laughing emoji. “Should be on longer than half hour… #mancsinmumbai… ‘dis is sick yo’ #fellowmanc you even made my mum laugh.”
“Well #mancsinmumbai should have been on longer, most I’ve laughed in a long time!” said another. “Loved it @ryanjamesthomas @scottyspecial @adamthomas21.”
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