Judge Rinder to be at Southampton International Boat Show

The celebrity barrister – who has also appeared on Strictly Come Dancing and Celebrity Gogglebox – will appear at the boat show on Sunday, September 22.

Taking to the Foredeck Stage at 3.30pm, the star of Judge Rinder will make his debut at the event judging the show’s boats and exhibits, before taking part in a special awards presentation, with prizes given to the stand out power boat, best boat name, and most friendly team.

As well as participating in the boat show’s award ceremony, Rob will be making his way around the exhibits throughout the day and hopping aboard some of the show’s on-the-water activities, with event organisers teasing the TV barrister could try his hand at dinghy sailing, powerboating, or even paddle boarding.

While on the foredeck stage on Sunday afternoon, Rob is scheduled to chat about his experience at the show, his diving adventures, and his personal highlights from the day’s activities.

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‘Judge Rinder’ is just one of several famous faces to have made an appearance at this year’s boat show.

Princess Anne visited the UK’s biggest boat festival to mark its opening day on Friday, September 13, with the event celebrating its 55th year.

The Princess Royal had an exclusive tour onboard the Sunseeker Ocean 156 vessel, that had its global debut in Southampton.

Radio DJ and television personality Chris Moyles was another famous face to entertain spectators at this year’s boat show.

The Radio X presenter took the decks on the music stage on Saturday, September 14, with a unique ‘90s Hangover’ set.

The former BBC Radio 1 DJ is set to return to the boat show for its closing night this weekend, where he will be joined by live orchestra group Symphonic Ibiza to bring an end to the Southampton International Boat Show for another year.

Jim Davidson was due to appear, according to organisers, but did not show up in the end.