Robert Rinder holds back tears as he goes live to present Good Morning Britain – with co-host Susanna Reid comforting the lawyer
Robert Rinder fought back tears on Monday morning as he returned to present Good Morning Britain.
The 44-year-old lawyer got emotional live on air as he described the tragic loss of his French bulldog, Rocco, who died suddenly last week.
And he was comforted by his co-host Susanna Reid, who offered her support and placed a caring hand on his arm.
Emotional: Robert Rinder held back tears as he went live to present Good Morning Britain – with co-host Susanne Reid comforting the lawyer as he described the loss of his dog Rocco
Robert explained the loss he feels: “I wasn’t exactly a dog person, but then this beautiful snoring creature walked into my life. He gave me absolute loyalty and unconditional love.
“There is nothing like the deep joy of coming home and seeing someone filled with boundless joy just to see you. Nobody will give you that.’
Also reaching out to viewers who may have had similar experiences, he continued, “It’s that connection to pets, animals in general, that so many people feel.
“And I have to say to anyone out there that has lost a pet and it’s a real heartache, I hear you.”
Emotional: Robert explained the loss he feels: “I wasn’t exactly a dog person, but then this beautiful snoring creature came into my life. He gave me absolute loyalty and unconditional love
Hart: Robert suddenly lost his beloved French bulldog on December 1st
Then Susanne turned lovingly to Robert: “I am glad that you are here with us this morning”.
While the attorney agreed, telling his co-host, “He loved you very much.”
The television personality announced the sad news via their respective Instagram and Twitter accounts on Friday, sharing two cute pictures of the pup.
Bond: Addressing viewers, he said: “And I have to say to anyone out there that has lost a pet and it’s a real heartache, I hear you.”
Terrible: The television personality announced the sad news via their respective Instagram and Twitter accounts on Friday, sharing two cute pictures of the pup
Calling the bond “the deepest gift of unconditional love,” he wrote in the caption, “My Rocco passed away suddenly yesterday. He blessed me with lifelong loyalty and boundless joy.
“I don’t usually talk about my private world. But I wanted to share my deep sadness with anyone who has ever loved a dog. It is the deepest gift of unconditional love imaginable. ‘
And Robert received support from many famous friends, including Amanda Holden, Ruth Langsford and Holly Willoughby.
Support: And Robert received support from many famous friends including Amanda Holden, Ruth Langsford and Holly Willoughby