‘See y’all in the summer’: British TikTok stars Josh & Jase will return to Michigan
Editor's note: The video above aired Jan. 14, 2026, during Josh & Jase's initial visit to Michigan.
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — British social media stars Josh & Jase are planning a return trip to Michigan.
Jason Riley, more commonly known as Jase, made a surprise appearance at the Pure Michigan Governor's Conference on Tourism outside of Traverse City this week to announce the news. After a weekslong visit this winter, the influencers will return to Michigan in the summer to experience the Mitten State in a new — and warmer — way.
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"Jase wanted to connect with as many people as possible to make sure we have the best trip this summer," wrote Josh Clarke, the other half of the duo, in a social media post . Clarke and his partner recently welcomed a baby, so he didn't attend the conference.
FILE – Jason Riley (left) and Josh Clarke, social media personalities from Britain who are visiting Michigan for the first time. (Jan. 14, 2026)
The influencers garnered local attention in January as they traveled across Michigan, experiencing the state for the first time and documenting their adventures on social media. They started their trip in West Michigan, where they attended a Hope College basketball game and raised thousands of dollars for Mel Trotter Ministries.
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"We love Michiganders," Clarke told News 8 in January.
"We do, we do. We love the food, we love the people," Riley added.
Josh & Jase haven't yet announced specific dates for their return to Michigan. Later this month, Riley is taking a solo trip to Arkansas.
"Michigan, we'll see y'all in the summer!" Clarke wrote.
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