British television personality Piers Morgan is leaving “Good Morning Britain” following comments made about ITV’s Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, announced on Tuesday. Morgan has consistently criticized the couple, withdrawing from viewers and scrutinizing with a media watchdog.
“Following discussions with ITV, Piers Morgan has now decided that now is the time to leave Good Morning Britain,” the broadcaster said in a statement. “ITV has accepted this decision. and nothing else to add. “
Prince Harry and Meghan shocked millions on Sunday in an interview with Oprah, revealing that relentless pressure from British tabloids and the royal family was forcing Meghan to consider suicide. She added that there were discussions about “how dark” their baby’s skin color would be. The royal family called the allegations “about, “but said the issues would be dealt with privately by the family.
Morgan, however, appeared on “Good Morning Britain” on Monday, shouting Meghan’s comments. “I’m sorry, I can’t believe a word she says,” he said. “I wouldn’t believe it if she read me a weather report.”
Both the spectators and the hosts themselves criticized Morgan for what he did. While Morgan clarified his comments the next morning, saying he believes suicide and mental health are important issues to be handled by professionals, he left the studio after to co-presenter Alex Beresford called Meghan’s treatment “diabolical.”
“I understand you don’t like Meghan Markle. You’ve made that so clear several times on this program,” Beresford said. “I understand you have a personal relationship with Meghan Markle or you had one and she cut you off. She deserves to be cut off if she wants to. Has she said anything about you since sending? you think so, but still you waste it. ”
Morgan then walked away from the show set.
Later Tuesday, Morgan tweeted about his departure from the show. “Thinking of my late great manager John Ferriter tonight,” he said write. “He would have told me to do the exact same thing. @GMB #TrustYourGut”
Earlier, the British Communications Office said it would studying Morgan comments under his “harm and crime rules” after receiving more than 40,000 complaints.