Rob Rinder has been announced as this year's TRIC President, taking over from The One Show's Alex Jones who hosted the gig in 2022.
TRIC, which stands for Television and Radio Industries Club will be celebrating 54 years of the TRIC Awards in 2023. The ceremony recognises the very best TV, radio and online shows, as well as Britain's superstars and talent. Every year TRIC choses two new charities to support, this year it will be the Parkinson’s UK and the 45 Aid Society.
Rob, 44, will present the in-person TRIC Awards on Tuesday, June 27 at Grosvenor House. The barrister turned author and broadcaster currently co-hosts Amazing Hotels, Life Beyond The Lobby for the BBC as well as making documentaries on history, culture and the arts: 'My Family, the Holocaust and Me.' for BBC is now shown in over 150 countries.
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Viewers will also recognise Rob from Good Morning Britain, where he often guest hosts alognside Susanna Reid. TRIC Chair, Dan Todaro says "What a pleasure it is to welcome Rob Rinder as TRIC's new President in 2023 and to host the 54th TRIC Awards, possibly the UK’s largest publicly voted TV & Radio Awards.
"Myself and the TRIC team look forward to working with Rob to create our spectacular events and raise funds for good causes on behalf of those in broadcast media, On TV, On Radio & On Line."
At the end of last year, Alex, who hosts The One Show, confirmed Rob would be taking over her presidency, telling her Instagram followers: "Thanks @tricawardsuk for having me as your president over this last year.
"It has been an honour and I know that the brilliant @robrinder will be a fantastic successor." For more showbiz and television stories get our newsletter here.
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