Robert Rinder had an emotional moment on Friday’s episode of Good Morning Britain after some poignant words from none other than Benedict Cumberbatch.

The Hollywood A-lister, 49, took the opportunity to praise his friend, 47, at the London premiere of his new film The Roses on Thursday – and affectionately point out ‘his flaw’.

Benedict said: ‘He’s an extraordinary human being, has an excessive amount of talent, he’s so full of love and loyalty, it’s his flaw in a way, I wonder if he has enough time to look after himself.

‘He’s so busy doing great and good things for others, he’s a very sage person, away from the very alive and witty and knee-jerk talented persona, he’s a very deep person and beautiful human being.

‘I couldn’t wish to have a better friend.’

Clearly touched by the praise, a tearful Rob said this morning: ‘He’ll make me cry.’

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Robert Rinder had an emotional moment on Friday’s episode of Good Morning Britain after being showed with praise by none other than Benedict Cumberbatch

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The Sherlock star described the popular presenter as being an ‘extraordinary human being’ and expressed concern that he does not take enough time for himself because he is alway so busy helping other people

Afterwards those in the studio, including Kate Garraway, agreed with the actor’s assessment of the presenter’s character, he opened up about his friendship with the Sherlock star.

He had similarly growing praise for Benedict.

Rob said: ‘We met on the first day of university, at least five years ago.

‘I remember watching him act, it’s one of those things, when you see greatness… he too is the kindest and most talented, he’s the real deal.

‘And I have to say the film is absolutely brilliant and very touching and moving.

‘I’m a very, very, very proud friend.’

The Roses, which also stars Olivia Colman, 51, is a remake of the 1989 classic War Of The Roses.

Starring Benedict and Olivia, the dark divorce comedy is set for release on August 29 and is based on the 1981 novel.

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The Hollywood A-lister (pictured here with his co-star Olivia Colman, 51) took the opportunity to praise his friend  at the London premiere of his new film The Roses

In The Roses, Benedict and Olivia follow in the footsteps of Michael Douglas and Kathleen Turner as they play a married couple whose increasingly bitter separation explodes into comically exaggerated resentment and hatred.

This is not the first time that Benedict has spoken publicly about his admiration for Rob and gave him similar praise when he took part in Strictly Come Dancing in 2016.

He said: ‘It’s extraordinary and he’s a dear friend.

‘To watch anyone you know do something unexpectedly brilliant like that, you are just filled with pride.

‘It’s very funny and very brilliant.

‘The first time he burst out with Oksana (Platero)… I think with the nation and the judges, our jaws were on the floor.’