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Geri Horner joins Dame Esther Rantzen to continue late pal George Michael’s Childline support

The singer has recently become an ambassador for the charity.

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Geri Horner has paid a visit to one of the favourite charities of her late friend, George Michael.

The former Spice Girl has recently become an ambassador for Childline and met up with its founder Dame Esther Rantzen to take a tour of the counselling room.

Dame Esther Rantzen and Geri Horner
Dame Esther Rantzen and Geri Horner have teamed up (Victoria Jones/PA)

Horner said: “I am very proud to be a Childline ambassador and to have the opportunity to work with people who help hundreds of thousands of children in need each year.

Geri Horner and Childline volunteers
Geri Horner met volunteers (Victoria Jones/PA)

Dame Esther said: “We are delighted to welcome Geri to Childline today as an ambassador, and are grateful to her for taking the time to come and see the important work we do.

Geri Horner and Dame Esther Rantzen
Geri Horner will help out Dame Esther Rantzen (Victoria Jones/PA)

“Hearing first-hand how Childline counsellors help children and young people pour out their hearts to us about their suffering, talking about concerns such as abuse, bullying and mental health issues will have given Geri an even deeper understanding of how vital the service is to young people and how committed our staff and volunteers are to their work, saving lives and protecting children from pain.”