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Piers Morgan
personPiers, 55, has left Good Morning Britain after five years following a controversial 48 hours. He questioned Meghan Markle's revelation that she felt suicidal and stormed off set during a row with Alex Beresford. Ofcom received 41,000 complaints about Piers's comments on Monday's show. ITV shares slid 5% Wednesday following the resignation of high-profile presenter.
Roger Federer
personRoger Federer beat Dan Evans 7-6 (8), 3-6, 7-5 at the Qatar Open. It was the Swiss's first competitive action since the 2020 Australian Open. Federer underwent two knee surgeries last year which led to him missing 14 months of action. He will face Georgia’s Nikoloz Basilashvili in the quarter-finals.
Kremlin internet watchdog Roskomnadzor said it had slowed down Twitter’s ability to function in Russia because of its failure to delete illegal content. Critics are convinced the measures were taken after mass demonstrations in support of jailed opposition leader Alexei Navalny were organised on social media.
Harry
personBuckingham Palace says family is "saddened" to learn of struggles. Statement is the first comment by the palace following the two-hour television interview. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex alleged that Meghan had experienced racism and callous treatment.
Alex Beresford
personPiers Morgan walked off Good Morning Britain after row with co-host. Alex Beresford called his behaviour 'pathetic' and 'diabolical' Pair were discussing the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s tell-all interview. Susanna Reid sent the breakfast programme to a break as atmosphere turned sour.
Dak Prescott
personDak Prescott agreed to a long-deserved extension with the Dallas Cowboys on Monday evening. The four-year pact will pay him $160 million with a maximum value of $164 million. The sides couldn't agree on length of contract a year ago, with Prescott wanting four years and the Cowboys five.
Thomas Markle
personThomas Markle said he did lie to his daughter about working with the press. He said he has not spoken to her since before her wedding to Prince Harry. Described his son-in-law as'snotty' and said he's never dressed like Hitler. Denied that he had 'betrayed' his daughter in her bombshell Oprah interview. Said he's apologised '100 times' for doing a deal with a paparazzi photographer.
Meghan
personThomas Markle appeared live on British TV to make things worse. He dismissed his daughter's allegation that a royal family member expressed concern about how dark her unborn baby's skin would be. Thomas also said he was upset to hear Meghan talk about her suicidal thoughts. BLM co-founder Opal Tometi calls for a BOYCOTT of the Royal Family. Piers Morgan quits "Good Morning Britain" after comments about Meghan.
GMB
organizationITV confirm Piers Morgan will not return to Good Morning Britain. Follows backlash over his comments about Meghan Markle and Prince Harry. GMB received 40,000 complaints from viewers over Monday's episode. Piers stormed off set on Tuesday after being called out by co-star Alex Beresford.
ITV
organizationPiers stormed off during a heated chat with Alex Beresford on Good Morning Britain. Tina Knowles shared the footage on her Instagram page, stating that the host was ‘showing his true colours’ GMB received 40,000 complaints from viewers over Monday's episode.
Piers Morgan
personITV confirm Piers Morgan will not return to Good Morning Britain. Follows backlash over his comments about Meghan Markle. GMB received 40,000 complaints from viewers over Monday's episode. Buckingham Palace said allegations of racism made by Prince Harry and Meghan were "concerning" Piers stormed off during a heated chat with Alex Beresford.
Prince Charles
personBuckingham Palace was not informed about the couple’s decision to do the interview before it was first announced last month. Staff stayed up until 3am to watch the interview via video link live from the US. Duchess claimed Harry was asked by a close relative 'how dark' their unborn baby would be.
Meghan Markle
personThe White House applauded Meghan Markle for discussing her mental health struggles with Oprah. Meghan's revelations on Oprah showed us that we shouldn't avoid outright warfare. Black women are often labeled bullies if they're independent and unafraid to speak their minds. We have a responsibility to speak up to instigate change for the better.
Prince Harry
personDuke and Duchess of Sussex gave two-hour interview to Oprah. Meghan revealed that she and Harry were technically married a few days before the ceremony. Harry said the couple left because of a 'lack of support and lack of understanding' from his family.
Roy Blunt
personMissouri Republican Sen. Roy Blunt announced Monday that he wouldn't run for re-election in 2022. Blunt, 71, has served in the Senate since 2011 and in the House of Representatives previously. He is the fifth Republican to announce his plans to leave the upper chamber.
Duchess of Sussex
personDuke and Duchess of Sussex sat down with Oprah Winfrey. They discussed their relationship with the Royal Family. Meghan spoke openly about her struggles with her mental health. Harry said the couple left because of a 'lack of support and lack of understanding'
Duchess of Sussex
personDuchess of Sussex claims she was 'naive' when she joined the Royal Family. She said that she was initially welcomed by the royals, but was later'silenced' and felt trapped. She described being cradled by Harry after feeling that she no longer wanted to live.
Kate
personDuchess of Sussex said Kate was upset about something days before wedding. She said: 'It made me cry, and it really hurt my feelings' Meghan denied a newspaper story that she had made Kate, Duchess of Cambridge, cry.
Harry
personDuchess of Sussex told Oprah Winfrey she was shocked by the complete withdrawal of all financial support. She says she wrote letters pleading for them to change their minds. Harry said he had to get out when he did but was totally cut off when he and Meghan needed help the most.
Oprah Winfrey
personOprah interviewed Harry and Meghan in a recorded two-hour special that was broadcast on CBS. Sunday’s special averaged over 17 million viewers — triple what the Golden Globes did last week. Oprah once again navigated each topic with confidence and didn't let questions go unsettled.