Off the PitchMirror FootballUnverified source· 11 Aug 2026
Ryan Reynolds jokes about Wrexham couple's move
A Texas couple is moving to Wrexham after watching the Disney+ series, and Ryan Reynolds has a witty reply.
Who
Jeff and Janice Ivy
What
Moving from Texas to Wrexham
Why
Fell in love with Wrexham after watching Welcome to Wrexham
Response
Reynolds joked 'Thank god they didn't watch Chernobyl'
What happened. Ryan Reynolds responded to a US couple moving to Wrexham after watching the Disney+ series, joking about their inspiration.
- The couple's move was prompted by the documentary series.
- Reynolds reposted the story with a humorous comment.
- Jeff's late brother first alerted him to the show.
“Thank god they didn't watch Chernobyl.”
— Ryan Reynolds
The couple's move highlights the global impact of the Wrexham documentary.
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