Rob Rinder reveals he's travelling to Ukrainian border to help former BBC Strictly Come Dancing partner

Robert Rinder has revealed he's travelling to the Ukrainian border to help his former Strictly Come Dancing partner.

The TV star, who is best known to viewers for appearing on his own ITV show Judge Rinder, shared the news on Twitter with his followers.

Rob, who is a criminal barrister, tweeted that he hopes to rescue Strictly partner Oksana Platero's grandparents from the war-torn country more than two weeks after Russia invaded the country.

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He explained that he will be travelling to Ukraine's border with Poland on Monday to hopefully meet Oksana's grandparents as people continue to flee the country in their thousands.

"Oksana Platero my Ukrainian dance partner on @bbcstrictly gifted me so much,' Robert started his tweet. "Right now her grandparents are a week into their struggle to find sanctuary in a safe country.

"I'll be trying to meet them on the border next week. They’re just a few of the millions who need us. @GMB," he added.

In addition to his first tweet, Rob said: "Depends on where they make it to but I’ll be at the polish border from Monday," before also commenting: "If they cross into Hungary the next step will be getting them to safety with their family."

His followers were quick to share their support and back his efforts.

@ZebraSats5 said: "You are absolutely amazing what a beautiful thing to do honestly wish there was more people like you in the world because the world would be a much happier and lovelier place. Hope you have a safe journey and can bring them back to their family."

"Wishing you lots of luck and keep yourself self. The world needs kind hearts," @Vanessa5694 replied.

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