Fans of Judge Robert Rinder were concerned to see him tweet out pictures of himself in hospital yesterday. Rob, 44, could be seen lying back in bed hooked up to a drip, as he explained what had happened.
One picture showed Rob looking tired as he reclined against his pillows after the operation. The criminal barrister also shared a snap of himself giving his followers a big thumbs up to show he was all right.
The star had appeared on Good Morning Britain earlier before he ended up being taken in for surgery. It turned out to be a life-changing day.
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Rob wrote on Twitter: “Started the day holding politicians to account on @GMB and interviewing Lulu and Richie Sambora…Finished it having a prolapsed disc in my back repaired & healed…
“Life can change in a moment… Hold on to joy wherever you find it (thanks brilliant medical team).” (sic)
If Rob had been in pain earlier, he battled on bravely. He found himself being praised by viewers after he took deputy leader of the Labour Party Angela Rayner to task over whether her party would be committed to reducing government spending.
At one point in the interview, Rob interrupted Angela as he said: "I’m so sorry, I’m going to get into terrible trouble on social media, I don’t really care – these are not difficult questions." Then at another point, the criminal barrister also snapped: "Cleaning up politics is important, I'm talking over you Angela Rayner because we don't have time, it's not a party political broadcast.
But Rob's day couldn't have looked more different after the cameras stopped rolling as he was left undergoing an operation in hospital. And fans were soon sending their support.
@ema75c said: "Hope you’re ok. I think you’re just fabulous on gmb." @robyn_scottpalmer246 wrote: "Feel better soon rob you got this!!!" @dormansparkgirl posted: "Oh no. Take it easy and get better soon."
@rachiam shared: "Goodness me best wishes and a speedy recovery to you." @suzannepontin replied: "Oh my goodness & I thought I’d had a crazy Monday!! Sending u love & wishes for a very speedy recovery Rob." @sharenmitchellsmyth added: "Oh you poor thing. Get well soooooon."
And the post also prompted calls for Rob to be made a permanent host on GMB. @stacey_algar said: "I thought you were great on tv this morning. Can’t you take the slot permanently?" @gigijordanlashes commented: "Absolutely love watching you Rob, you are real, honest and always put the public 1st. Please come on the show more often."
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