Comedian Tom Allen has recently discovered he is related to Northern Ireland TV star Gloria Hunniford, as he traced his ancestry on ITV series DNA Journey.
In series three, comedians Joel Dummet and Tom Allen are delving into their family history, as they embark on a road-trip around the UK. Through detailed genealogy and cutting-edge DNA, they’ll learn of jaw-dropping long-lost cousins and heroic family histories.
Tom admits has always felt like a fish out of water in his south London family – but an Irish ancestor reveals it may be his DNA is to blame.
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In the episode, Tom also discovers the emotional story of his great grandparents, from a criminal past to a successful career on the stage and the tragic turn that meant they had to give up their baby girl, Tom’s beloved grandmother, for adoption. And everyone gets the shock of their lives when it’s revealed Tom is related to true TV Royalty, Northern Ireland's very own Gloria Hunniford.
Leading up to the moment, when Gloria is revealed as his relative, a nervous Tom admits: "It's nervous...what if they're irritating? I can't rest!"
Meeting both Joel and Tom at the same time, not knowing which she is related to, a surprised Gloria says: "I love both of you!"
Watch the clip here:
The episode is set to air on ITV on DNA Journey, Thursday 20th October at 9pm on ITV and ITV Hub.
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