TPT praises Robbie's rehab decision

Tara Palmer Tomkinson has praised Robbie Williams' decision to check into rehab.

The It Girl - who is currently appearing on Comic Relief Does Fame Academy - has been in touch with Robbie since he entered the Meadows Clinic on his 33rd birthday.

Tomkinson spent time in the Arizona clinic eight years ago when her drug use spiralled out of control, and she believes it was one of the best decisions she has made.

"I know he'll be fine there. He'll love the Meadows. I did," Tara told the Sunday Mirror. "It is difficult but it's fun. It is full of love, hope and support. Robbie will have a lot of laughs there and a lot of tears.

"I'm Robbie's biggest fan. He's a great friend and one of the most adorable men I've ever met. It's fabulous what he's done. He's realised there's something wrong and he's doing something about it. Sometimes you just need a check.

"And if in five years, he finds he needs another check, then that's fine too. People are very harsh to judge someone who's gone back into rehab again. So what? You just check yourself back in and do it again. It's when you say f*** off to everyone and don't think you need any help - that's when you should be worried."