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Mar182021 by adminNo Comments

Piers Morgan’s Meghan outbursts become Ofcom’s most complained about TV moments

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Piers Morgan's outbursts about the Duchess of Sussex on Good Morning Britain have become Ofcom's most complained about TV moments ever.The presenter's comments, made after Meghan and Harry's bombshell-filled interview with Oprah Winfrey, have now seen more than 57,000 people - including Meghan herself - get in touch with the broadcasting watchdog, which is investigating. On Wednesday, Morgan tweeted: "Only 57,000? I've had more people than that come up & congratulate me in the street for what I said. The vast majority of Britons are right behind me."In the explosive Oprah interview, which aired in the US on Sunday 7 March, Meghan said she had considered suicide during her time in the Royal Family as she felt like she "didn't want to be alive anymore". On GMB the following day, Morgan s...

Mar172021 by adminNo Comments

Piers Morgan’s Meghan comments break Ofcom complaints record

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Getty ImagesPiers Morgan's comments about the Duchess of Sussex on Good Morning Britain have attracted a record number of complaints to TV regulator Ofcom.Some 57,000 complaints have been made about the show's coverage of the Oprah Winfrey interview on 8 and 9 March.On 9 March, Morgan said he "didn't believe" a word Meghan had said. He left the ITV programme later that day.The total of 57,121 complaints is 12,600 more than those made over a race row on Celebrity Big Brother in 2007.The duchess herself is among those who have complained to the watchdog.Morgan responded on Twitter: "Only 57,000? I've had more people than that come up & congratulate me in the street for what I said. The vast majority of Britons are right behind me."Ofcom, which has regulated British TV since 2003, has alr...

Mar112021 by adminNo Comments

Society of Editors chief resigns after defending UK press over Meghan row

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The executive director of the Society of Editors has resigned after the body came under fire for comments about the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's accusations of racism.Ian Murray said he would step down from his role so the organisation can "rebuild its reputation". The society had issued a strongly-worded statement following Harry and Meghan's interview with Oprah Winfrey in which it said it was "not acceptable" for the couple to make claims of racism in the press "without supporting evidence".And it went on to say the UK press was not racist. Image: Ian Murray: 'I accept the society could have been much clearer in its condemnation of bigotry' But since then, the body has been heavily criticised. ...

Mar102021 by adminNo Comments

Piers Morgan stands by Meghan criticism after GMB exit

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Getty ImagesPiers Morgan has said he stands by his criticism of the Duchess of Sussex as ITV's Good Morning Britain airs for the first time since his departure.It was announced on Tuesday that Morgan had left the show after saying he "didn't believe a word" Meghan said in her interview with Oprah Winfrey.Addressing his exit, co-host Susanna Reid said she had disagreed with his comments, and added: "Shows go on."Ofcom is investigating his comments after receiving 41,000 complaints.Ranvir Singh, who was sitting in Morgan's chair on Wednesday, said: "We don't call him Marmite for nothing." It is not yet known who will be his permanent replacement on GMB. In a tweet as the programme was beginning, Morgan said: "On Monday, I said I didn't believe Meghan Markle in her Oprah interview. I've had t...

Mar92021 by adminNo Comments

Piers Morgan leaves ITV’s Good Morning Britain after row over Meghan remarks

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Getty ImagesPiers Morgan has left ITV's Good Morning Britain following a row over comments he made about the Duchess of Sussex.It brings the controversial host's time on the show to an end after six years.ITV announced the decision after Ofcom said it was investigating his comments after receiving 41,000 complaints.On Monday's show, Morgan said he "didn't believe a word" the duchess had told Oprah Winfrey about her mental health in an interview.An ITV spokesperson said: "Following discussions with ITV, Piers Morgan has decided now is the time to leave Good Morning Britain. ITV has accepted this decision and has nothing further to add."The channel confirmed to the BBC that his departure from the breakfast news show will take effect immediately but declined to say who would be replacing him ...