Rob Rinder hugs Strictly partner Oksana’s grandmother and auntie in emotional reunion after travelling to help them flee war-stricken Ukraine

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Five-time Grammy nominee Thomas Rhett and his wife Lauren Gregory Akins have decided not to tell their six-year-old daughter Willa Gray about her 2017 adoption from Uganda until she turns 10.The 32-year-old country crooner told Hoda Kotb on her Making Space podcast on Monday that Willa already 'has really intense questions all the time' about being the only African-American in an all-Caucasian family.'She talks to Lauren, she's like, "When can we get to see my friends in Uganda?"' Thomas recalled. December 1 family portrait:Five-time Grammy nominee Thomas Rhett and his wife Lauren Gregory Akins have decided not to tell their six-year-old daughter Willa Gray about her 2017 adoption from Uganda until she turns 10 'All the time': The 32-year-old country crooner told Hoda Kotb on her Making Space podcast on Monday that Willa already 'has really intense questions' about being the only African-American in an all-Caucasian family'And then [her four-year-old sister] Ada James will be like, "When can I go see our friends in Uganda?" And Willa Gray will be like, "Well, they're not your friends, they're my friends."'The child is probably aware of her 32-year-old mother's involvement with the Christian nonprofit organization Love One International, which provides life-saving medical care and more to Ugandan families.

Gogglebox star Rob Rinder has opened up on whether popular Channel 4 show Celebrity Gogglebox "authentically" represents his relationship with ITV newsreader Susanna Reid.Speaking exclusively to Express.co.uk, the Judge Rinder star, 43, who has appeared on the programme alongside his close friend, Good Morning Britain presenter Susanna Reid, revealed that the funniest behind-the-scenes moments weren't shown on camera.Addressing whether the show is a true representation of their friendship, the legal expert explained how the programme is edited.Rob said: "We're completely authentic but you're conscious of the fact there's a camera there."You didn't really see what we consider to be the funniest bits of us."Just the stuff that we would actually chat about, it's like the stuff you think would be most interesting, but would be utterly dull to anybody else," he added.The GMB newsreader and the barrister have a friendship spanning almost a decade.Last year, Robert joined the mother-of-three on the Good Morning Britain desk following the departure of host Piers Morgan.Reflecting on his friendship with the former BBC Breakfast presenter, Robert told how they hit it off straight away while meeting for work.Rob said: "It was just a random series of events, she asked me the cleverest question that I've ever been asked in any interview."I remember that, I don't remember what the question was, but I just thought, 'Oh, God, that's so clever.'"It's like a type of, we used to call it the ring fencing type of thing."Like how one of my heroes at the bar might ask a witness not yet on the ropes in a cross examination," he explained.He went on to tell how they pursued a friendship off-screen, before gushing over his co-star's talents.Rob

Ukraine. Judge Rinder has been facing a "bureaucratic nightmare" for his efforts, after previously attending the Ukraine border to help his former Strictly partner Oksana Platero's family members.The ITV star took to Twitter yesterday to share an update on his latest humanitarian mission.Working with Save A Child, he is stepping up his efforts and yesterday the telly judge announced he is on his way to Poland.In view of his 201,800 followers he penned: "On the way to Warsaw to collect 52 orphans and their carers from @DniproKids with @SaveaChildUK."My role? Connecting these amazing charities to @MDAUK_ and @VirginAtlantic who have provided the plane."Privilege is what you can do & who can reach in power to help others."However, later on in the day, Robert posted a "nightmare" update during his latest efforts.He said: "Update.

Robert Rinder continues his incredible humanitarian mission in Ukraine as he announced he is heading out to collect more than 50 orphans.

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

Robert Rinder has praised 'brilliant' work by a Scots charity to help bring a group of 48 Ukrainian orphans to Scotland.

Louise Redknapp has called Robert Rinder an "inspiration" after he travelled to war-torn Ukraine on a rescue mission. The Judge Rinder star headed to Ukraine despite the gravely dangerous situation in the country currently as he helped his Strictly Come Dancing partner Oksana Platero to save her family at the border.

Judge Rinder shared an emotional hug with his Strictly Come Dancing partner Oksana Platero's family on the Ukraine border after a week of trying to find them.The TV star has been on the border between Poland and the war-torn Eastern European country. Documenting his search and meeting with other refugees throughout his journey reporting from the frontline, Judge Robert Rinder, 43, was finally able to share a selection of poignant images uniting with 33 year old Oksana's relatives.

Strictly partner's elderly relatives at the Ukraine border. The star - a barrister as well as a TV personality - announced earlier this month that he was heading to the Polish border to help Ukrainian dancer Oksana Platero's grandparents amid the ongoing crisis.He later updated fans to say that Oksana's 95-year-old grandmother had spent a week trying to flee the shelling and that she eventually made it into Poland with no wheelchair, food or medical supplies.Rob, 43, has now tweeted an emotional snap of him hugging Oksana's gran, along with one of him and the dancer's aunt."Oksana's family: Auntie Lidya and Grandma Zoya," he wrote."We managed to reach them this morning with a wheelchair & some medical supplies."Despite having nearly nothing...

Robert Rinder has sent the UK government an emotional plea to "cut the red tape" for Ukrainian refugees at the Polish border. Speaking to Good Morning Britain presenters Susanna Reid and Richard Madeley live from Przemsyl station in Poland, the television judge, 43, detailed that while thousands of British people want to house refugees and help in any way they can, the UK government needs to make the processes easier.

Former Strictly Come Dancing professional Oksana Platero, who was born and lived in Ukraine, has revealed her grandparents have found safety after fleeing the country following a near-miss with a devastating bomb. During an emotional appearance on ITV’s Good Morning Britain, the 33 year old dancer explained the torment she’s enduring as she’s separated from her loved ones and is forced to watch from afar as she lives in Florida, America.

Strictly Come Dancing partner Oksana Platero's grandparents in Ukraine. Last week, Robert bravely travelled to the war-torn country to find the elderly couple following Russia's invasion which started in February.The TV star shared an update on Twitter and said Oksana's grandparents have finally crossed the Polish border to safety despite the difficulties they were faced with.Sharing a photo on his Twitter account to his legion of fans, Robert, 43, penned: "Oksana’s grandma is 95."She spent a week fleeing Russian shelling and finally crossed the Polish border with no wheelchair, food or medical supplies but she is resolute and strong.He added: "She remembers the last war and knows that 'ultimately they will return home and Tyranny will fail.'"Seeing that Oksana's family members are safe, fans commented favourably on the news.One follower penned: "You are amazing.

Strictly Come Dancing partner Oksana Platero's family who are attempting to flee the Russian invasion in Ukraine.The 33-year-old dancer became overwhelmed with emotion as she opened up about her grandparents' struggles.The Strictly star revealed her elderly grandparents were turned away at the border because her uncle, who is driving them, is 57, not 60.But the dancer made the plea her uncle was their only hope because two of her grandparents cannot walk.The Ukrainian-born dancer addressed the issue on talkRadio yesterday, where she spoke candidly with Judge Rinder.Tearing up, she began: "Hi Rob. It's good to see you...

Right Said Fred, who took issue with the TV personality’s upcoming trip to the Ukrainian border.Rinder is heading to the area to help the grandparents of his former Strictly Come Dancing partner Oksana Platero find safety.According to the UN, more than one million civilians have fled Ukraine because of the Russian invasion.Earlier this week Rinder, a criminal barrister, shared his plans to fly to Poland, which borders Ukraine. “Right now (Platero’s) grandparents are a week into their struggle to find sanctuary in a safe country,” said Rinder on Twitter.

Good Morning Britain guest presenter Rob Rinder has spoken out about his new project designed to tackle the "raised eyebrows" of people when it comes to addressing medical negligence.Speaking exclusively with Express.co.uk, Judge Rinder, 43, spoke about his role as brand ambassador for Fletchers Solicitors and Patient Claim Line.The star, who joined GMB last year, spoke candidly about beating the stigma around claiming for medical negligence.Addressing his new project, Rob said: "One of the things that I go around trying to change is this sort of mindset about what lawyers do."You hear Patient Claim Line, and you can sort of feel the eyebrows raised, and people shrug their shoulders and roll their eyes."And it feels all a bit, not just America, but an American version, an American attitude towards lawyers," he added.Rob went on: "People laugh because they think that things like Patient Claim Line are about ambulance chasing or suing the NHS for spurious claims."And that's just not in any way how it works," he explained.The star went on to reveal why he's personally invested in the matter.Rob continued: "I know and have known a number of people that have worked in personal injury, it really mattered to me that the public understood what their legal rights are in the event that they were to experience some kind of medical negligence."And the reason that's important is because it's not taking money out of the mouths of the NHS."The star explained that a successful payout ensured that the claimant can live as normal as possible.Rob said: "What it does, in the event that you suffer a really serious injury, is that it puts you back into the position that you would have been in before that injury."That's the whole purpose of