Judge Rinder revealed his grandfather has died as a result of COVID-19. The star, whose real name is Robert, paid an emotional tribute to his late granddad, who passed away aged 92.
In a heartfelt live interview on Friday's This Morning, he revealed his grandfather died two nights ago after contracting coronavirus, which so far has killed 2,921 people in the UK.
Speaking via live video link to hosts Ruth Langsford and Eamonn Holmes, he said: "Guys, can I say one other quick thing if that's alright. "My grandfather was 92, passed away two nights ago of this terrible disease. "The thing is he survived the Second World War.
Read more on manchestereveningnews.co.uk