Robert Rinder is a British TV host and barrister, best known for hosting the show Judge Rinder. Born and raised in North London, Robert grew up in a dysfunctional family and witnessed his parents’ divorce as a kid. He went on to complete his high-school graduation and joined the University of Manchester for higher studies. He also aspired to become an actor, which led him to join the National Youth Theatre. However, he quit acting soon. Following his graduation, he became a lawyer and then a barrister. He specialized in financial crimes and frauds. In 2014, he began appearing on the show titled Judge Rinder, which became a huge success. He went on to become a TV celebrity, hosting more shows such as Judge Rinder’s Crime Stories, Good Year Bad Year, and The Rob Rinder Verdict. He also appeared on the celebrity dance reality TV show titled Strictly Come Dancing. He is also a part-time author. He is gay and is a close friend of famous British actor Benedict Cumberbatch.