Piers Morgan - report

British journalist and television host (born 1965)

Piers Stefan Pughe-Morgan is an English broadcaster, journalist, writer, and television personality. He began his Fleet Street career in 1988 at The Sun. In 1994, aged 29, he was appointed editor of the News of the World by Rupert Murdoch, which made him the youngest editor of a British national newspaper in more than half a century. From 1995, Morgan edited the Daily Mirror, but was fired in 2004. He was the editorial director of First News during 2006 to 2007.

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Piers_Morgan

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Morgan attracted nearly 60,000 complaints for his remarks about Meghan and Prince Harry’s interview with Oprah Winfrey. Meghan revealed she previously had suicidal thoughts due to the abuse she had received when joining the royal family. GMB received more than 57,000 Ofcom complaints. ITV has no current plans to invite Morgan back to Good Morning Britain.
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TV personality Piers Morgan was cleared on Wednesday by Britain's media watchdog. More than 50,000 complaints rejected over his criticism of Meghan. Office of Communications said Morgan did not breach broadcasting code. Mr Morgan praised the decision in a tweet as a "victory for free speech"
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Tennis star has withdrawn from the French Open due to mental health issues. Piers, 56, branded Naomi a 'brat' and suggested her $55.2million earnings in the last 12 months had caused her ego to grow to 'gigantic proportions'
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Former GMB host said he'still doesn't believe' Meghan and Harry's claims. 17 different claims by the pair of them have now been proven to be either completely untrue, or massively exaggerated, or unprovable. Ofcom received more than 41,000 complaints over his comments. Adil Ray is currently filling in for Piers for the rest of April.
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Piers, 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.
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ITV 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.