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Victoria Johns

Cher blasts celebs for not 'stepping up' as she offers her home to Ukrainian refugees

Cher has offered her home to Ukrainian refugees as she demands celebs "step up to the plate" as the war on the country continues.

Russia's invasion of Ukraine has so far seen more than two million refugees flee the war-torn country and many want to help the homeless.

Taking to Twitter, the Song for the Lonely star, 75, wrote: "I Would Like to Sponsor Ukrainian Families in My Home.

"They Would Be Safe & Cared For.

"MANY PEOPLE IN MY POSITION NEED TO STEP UP TO THE PLATE.

"IF I WAS ALONE OR WITH MY CHILDREN, & WE WERE TRAUMATIZED, I WOULD HOPE SOMEONE LIKE ME TO TAKE CARE OF US."

Cher reckons people should be doing more to help Ukraine (Getty Images)
She said she'd be traumatised if she were in the same situation (Getty Images for dcp)

Cher's kind offer went down well with fans with one replying to the star, saying: "We should really be able to put our heads together and figure out how to get this done.

"I've been tweeting about it for weeks but can't seem to get any traction. Thank you so much for raising visibility."

Another said: "@cher please let me know how! My family really needs it now - we left Everything in Ukraine."

Fans welcomed the star's support (Getty)

Cher isn't the only celebrity who has offered her home to those fleeing the country.

Benedict Cumberbatch has pledged his support for Ukrainian refugees - including opening up his home.

Speaking ahead of the 2022 BAFTAs, the actor, 45, said he was standing "side-by-side" with those impacted by the heartbreaking attacks.

Speaking to Sky News outside the Royal Albert Hall, the Sherlock star said: "It is a really shocking time to be a European two and a half hours flight away from Ukraine, and it’s something that hangs over us."

"This is what I’m trying to do to show that I’m standing side-by-side with my brothers and sisters who are going through this.

"We all need … to do more than wear a badge. We need to donate, we need to pressure our politicians to continue to create some kind of a refugee safety and a haven here for people who are suffering."

Meanwhile, Britain's Got Talent judge Amanda Holden, 51, has travelled to a Polish refugee camp where she's reporting from the war zone first-hand.

The Heart FM presenter has a podcast where she aims to tell the story of those affected by Putin's invasion, which has seen families torn apart.

The Star reports that Amanda applauded the sense of community she has seen in the camp as people continue to pledge their financial support.

She said: "I am literally watching people trickling in from over the border.

"It’s extraordinary to witness how quickly people have got together. There’s a whole village here."

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