GOOD MORNING BRITAIN CHAOS: Robert Rinder struggles to HOLD back TEARS live on air – makes DESPERATE APPEAL to ITV bosses that leaves Charlotte Hawkins stunned

Good Morning Britain fans were left seriously divided as Robert Rinder fought back tears during Friday’s instalment of the ITV show – and issued a desperate plea to the programme’s bosses.

The 47-year-old was joined by Charlotte Hawkins, 50, for the most recent episode of GMB.

It was an emotional start to the show as they marked the 80th anniversary of VJ Day – celebrated each year on August 15 to mark the end of WWII.

Rinder was visibly emotional after sharing footage of the military pipers marking the start of the commemoration as he said: ‘That sound is so profoundly evocative of what freedom means to reflect on today.

‘To celebrate, commemorate and above all else, don’t you think to remember and commemorate the sacrifice of those who died so all of us could be free.’

Many viewers were moved by the presenter and praised him – and have even asked the channel to get him on our screens more often.

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Good Morning Britain fans were left seriously divided as Robert Rinder fought back tears during Friday’s instalment of the ITV show – and issued a desperate plea to the programme’s bosses

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Rob and Charlotte Hawkins interview Lieutenant Colonel Nana Twumasi-Ankrah on the show

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It was an emotional start to the show as they marked the 80th anniversary of VJ Day – celebrated each year on August 15 to mark the end of WWII

‘I do like when it’s Rob Rinder on a Friday #gmb.’

‘@GMB what a treat to switch on this morning and see [Rob] Rinder!! someone who can actually discuss topics with guests who actually has intelligence.’

‘Robert Rinder and Charlotte Hawkins be your main pressenters.’

‘So much calmer, more grown up and intelligent reporting.’

‘@GMB Great to see Robert Rinder back on the Friday morning show. He should be on more often.’

‘Petition to keep Rob Rinder as the main anchor during the week. Big brain, asks the right questions. open your cheque book #gmb.’

However, some viewers disagreed, with one saying: ‘Good grief Rob Rinder likes the sound of his own voice. Give someone else a chance to Speak #gmb.’

‘Oh no! not Rob Rinder.’

Many took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to share their thoughts on Robert presenting the morning show

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Many viewers were moved by the presenter and think that he’s a great host – and have even asked the channel to get him on our screens more often

Good Morning Britain is presented by Susanna Reid, 54, Kate Garraway, 58, Ranvir Singh, 48, Richard Madeley, 69, Ed Balls, 58, Adil Ray, 51, Charlotte and Rinder.

Rinder has been in the industry since the early 2000s and is best known for starring in his own TV programme Judge Rinder.

The ITV series aired between August 2014 and October 2020.

In 2019 he also hosted Channel 4’s The Rob Rinder Verdict.

He later joined the GMB team in November 2021 as a guest host and said of the gig: ‘Being a seasoned barrister will stand me in good stead on the show, demonstrating I’m as comfortable holding politicians to account as I am judging the week’s TV on the Gogglebox sofa.

‘Plus, who wouldn’t want the chance to guest present alongside one of their best friends?’

The following year he became a regular host of the show.

It comes after it was revealed that Good Morning Britain star Richard Madeley has reportedly agreed to a short-term deal to stay on the ITV breakfast sofa as bosses prepare a cost-cutting overhaul.

The veteran broadcaster, 69, has signed a six-month contract thought to begin in September, as part of a temporary arrangement while ITV reviews its presenter line-up.

It comes ahead of a major reshuffle in January which is expected to see some familiar faces axed in a bid to save millions.