HEARTBREAKING: Good Morning Britain Star Robert Rinder Makes Emotional and HONEST CONFESSION Live on Air

British barrister-turned-TV personality Robert Rinder fought back tears on Friday’s episode of Good Morning Britain after hearing some poignant words from the show’s guest.

Benedict Cumberbatch paid homage to his pal Rinder in a short interview on the red carpet for his new movie, taking the opportunity to sing his praises. As Robert Rinder sat on the Good Morning Britain sofa this Friday, he was shown the clip from the Hollywood actor, as he promoted his new film, The Roses, the night before.

The 49-year-old affectionately pointed out his friend’s “flaw” in what was an emotional on-air moment for Rinder. Cumberbatch said: “He’s an extraordinary human being, has an excessive amount of talent, and is so full of love and loyalty; it’s his flaw in a way. I wonder if he has enough time to look after himself.

“He’s so busy doing great and good things for others; he’s a very sage person. Away from the very alive and witty and knee-jerk talented persona, he’s a very deep person and beautiful human being.” He added: “I couldn’t wish to have a better friend.”

A tearful Rob was noticeably moved by the British actor’s comments, saying, “He’ll make me cry.” All those in the studio, including host Kate Garraway, seemed to agree with Cumberbatch’s comments and personality assessment.

Benedict Cumberbatch attended The Roses premiere yesterday (Image: WireImage)

Robert, also known as Judge Rinder, held a similar sentiment for Cumberbatch, as he shared how the two unlikely pairs first met. As it turns out, they met on the very first day of university in Manchester, “at least five years ago,” he joked.

He shared: “I remember watching him act; it’s one of those things when you see greatness… he too is the kindest and most talented; he’s the real deal.

“And I have to say the film is absolutely brilliant and very touching and moving. I’m a very, very, very proud friend.”

Cumberbatch is one of the two leads in a remake of the 1989 classic War Of The Roses, alongside Olivia Colman, which hits cinemas today – renamed The Roses. In the movie, the famous pair replace Michael Douglas and Kathleen Turner as a married couple whose bitter separation becomes a full-blown hatred, with comedy and loud resentment.

This week is not the first time that the A-list actor has spoken publicly about his relationship with Rynder, having previously praised him when the presenter appeared as a contestant on Strictly Come Dancing in 2016.

At the time he said: “It’s extraordinary, and he’s a dear friend. To watch anyone you know do something unexpectedly brilliant like that, you are just filled with pride.

“It’s very funny and very brilliant. The first time he burst out with Oksana (Platero)… I think with the nation and the judges, our jaws were on the floor,” Daily Mail reports.