Piers Morgan's GMB exit explained by guest presenter Rob Rinder 'More lucrative'

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Good Morning Britain guest host Rob Rinder has weighed in on Piers Morgan's exit from the hit ITV news show, branding it "lucrative".Speaking exclusively to Express.co.uk, the Judge Rinder star, 43, candidly discussed the Uncensored TalkTV show host's new presenting role, as well as his own role as brand ambassador for Fletchers Solicitors and Patient Claim Line.When asked how he landed the presenting stint alongside his close friend Susanna Reid, the star shared his thoughts on Piers' exit.Rob said: "Obviously, once Piers moved to pastures new and more lucrative they looked around and thought that I might be a good person to sit next to Susanna."And what greater joy could there be, then to discover that they were entirely right."Rob and several other famous faces including Richard Madeley and Adil Ray joined the GMB panel in March 2021 following Piers' exit.However, when asked whether he had any worries about filling the former newspaper editor's shoes, the barrister insisted that he didn't."Not really, I mean, lots of people have opinions on Piers, but people who actually know him will tell you," Rob said before cutting himself off.He continued: "The reason he continues to survive in this business that's full of sharks is because he's - there's a lovely Yiddish word - he's a Mensch."He's the type of friend and person that you absolutely want in your corner," Rob added.The term is defined as "a person of integrity and honour".The legal expert went on: "You will really struggle privately to find somebody who's got anything unkind to say about Piers, who really knows him."It says a great deal, actually, you know, he says it and calls it like he says it," he added.Speaking about his presenting responsibilities on GMB, Rob.