'Goodbye Warnie' Piers Morgan left 'choked up' by farewell to pal Shane Warne at memorial

Good Morning Britain guest host Rob Rinder has spoken out about replacing the show's former presenter, Piers Morgan, after he left the show last year.Speaking exclusively to Express.co.uk, the Judge Rinder star, 43, insisted that he wasn't trying to fill Piers' shoes, before drawing comparisons between himself and the host of TalkTV's new show, Uncensored.Speaking about whether he had any concerns about filling Piers' shoes as a host on GMB, Rob addressed the star's straightforward nature.Rob said: "Not really, I mean, lots of people have opinions on Piers, but people who actually know him will tell you," he said before cutting himself off.He continued: "The reason he continues to survive in this business that's full of sharks is because he's - there's a lovely Yiddish word - he's a Mensch."He's the type of friend and person that you absolutely want in your corner."The term is defined as "a person of integrity and honour".The legal expert went on: "You will really struggle privately to find somebody who's got anything unkind to say about Piers, who really knows him."It says a great deal, actually, you know, he says it and calls it like he says it," he added.Speaking about his presenting responsibilities on GMB, Rob told how he had his own hosting style.He said: "I'm not consciously thinking about trying to be a Piers, I'm trying to sort of consciously determine how we can be our authentic selves with each other in our way."If I went on trying to be Piers, it wouldn't go well!" he exclaimed.Rob went on: "Or if he came on Judge Rinder trying to be me, you know, we have different approaches, but the same kind of fundamental principles, which is holding power to account."And often Piers and I will agree, sometimes we'll

Piers Morgan has reignited his feud with Meghan Markle after the former Good Morning Britain presenter took a fresh swipe at the Duchess of Sussex on Fox News.On Thursday (March 31), joined the 57-year-old joined Jesse Watters and her fellow co-hosts on the American news channel to talk about his new talk show Piers Morgan Uncensored – which premieres on April 25 on TalkTV in the UK.As they talked about what viewers can expect from the new show, Piers launched into a rant at the mum-of-two as he discussed freedom of speech and cancel culture.And his fellow TV hosts couldn’t help but poke fun at the broadcaster for his strong opinions as he fumed about the royal on air.His comment about Meghan came after he raged about free speech and being able to say whatever you want without any negative repercussions.Piers explained: “I want to get back to what it used to be like where you could have a tear-up argument with a good friend about some issue in the news and afterwards go and have a beer together." Spotting an opportunity to tease the journalist on air, Jesse sarcastically quipped: “Like Meghan Markle?” Taking a cheeky swipe at the doting mum, he replied: “There are some exceptions to my cancel culture rule and I can only thank the American people for taking Ms Markle back.“We couldn’t be more grateful” he teased as the group chuckled at his sharp comments on the show. The former Britain’s Got Talent judge has been vocal about his disdain for Meghan and Prince Harry since he stormed off the set of Good Morning Britain in March 2021 following his argument with Alex Beresford about the royals.

Liz Hurley, 56, sent her ex-stepson Jackson Warne, 22, some words of reassurance after he delivered a powerful speech at his father’s memorial. More than 50,000 people gathered to remember Shane Warne at Melbourne Cricket Ground on Wednesday.Jackson gave a moving eulogy in which he said: “You were the best dad anyone could ever ask for and you were my best friend."I looked up to you as my hero and I admired how hard you worked, I was so proud of everything you do.“I feel like I have been robbed as you were taken away too soon.

GOOD Morning Britain host Susanna Reid has revealed she "religiously" reads Piers Morgan's Sun columns and told us what she really thinks about them. The TV presenter, 51, said she is an avid reader of Piers' regular features and admitted she enjoys catching up on her former GMB colleague's controversial opinions.

Elizabeth Hurley has sent Shane Warne's son Jackson an extremely touching message on Instagram following the cricket legend's State Memorial Service on Wednesday.MORE: Elizabeth Hurley reacts as Shane Warne’s ex-wife is comforted by children in new photoJackson, 22, delivered an emotional speech to thousands of cricket fans at the Melbourne Cricket Ground – something which he then shared on Instagram.WATCH: Shane Warne's son Jackson delivers an emotional speech at the State Memorial ServiceUpon seeing the footage, Elizabeth penned: "I love you Jackson. The Lion would be proud of you.

PIERS Morgan fans went wild as he joined US news show The Five ahead of his TalkTV launch. The 57-year-old made a guest appearance on the Fox News programme and viewers were impressed with his comments about "standing up" to Russian Vladimir Putin. A clip of former Good Morning Britain host Piers has circulated on social media, with him asking: "Can I ask one difficult question - because I know this flies against the general narrative.

Sharon Osbourne sent Piers Morgan a cheeky snap of the saucy moment she flashed her bra at him on camera.The racy picture showed ex-Good Morning Britain star Piers taking a close look at Sharon's bra, and he couldn't stop grinning.Smiling Sharon could be seen sporting a tight black bra which she exposed by pulling back her matching-colour jacket.The flirty moment between the former TV co-stars occurred back in 2018 on Sharon's US chat show The Talk, which she co-hosted from 2010 until last year.Piers and Sharon have appeared on screen a number of times, such as when they sat on the judging panel of Simon Cowell's America's Got Talent.However, the duo have now teamed up again as Osbourne is fronting her new TalkTV show called The Talk, which will see her discuss the latest current affairs every week.It means she'll be working alongside Piers, who is also presenting a new talk show on Rupert Murdoch's new TV channel - called Uncensored.Sharon took to Instagram to wish Piers a happy 58th birthday in hilarious fashion on Wednesday (March 30).Sharing a snap of the saucy bra moment between her and Piers, Sharon wrote: "Here's looking at you! Happy Birthday @piersmorgan"Piers himself reacted to the snap by sharing it on his own Instagram Story, and it seems it made him laugh as he penned a shocked-emoji followed by two laughing-face emojis.Sharon's fans were left blushing over the snap, with some giggling about their pair's exchange in the comments.One fan wrote: "I am beginning to suspect you have a crush on Piers!"A second joked:" Ozzy hasn't bitten his head off yet?", referring of course to Sharon's rockstar hubby Ozzy.A third said: "Happy birthday piers ,hope your having a lovely day Sharon,"A fourth wrote: "Happy Birthday

Carol Vorderman has issued a worrying warning concerning trolling and online abuse following her experiences investigating the introduction of chat rooms 20 years ago.

GOOD Morning Britain viewers hoping to see Richard Madeley back on the show today were left disappointed. Despite the presenter normally having Thursdays off, the 65-year-old only worked two days this week as he was replaced by Martin Lewis yesterday.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s silence on the day of Prince Philip’s memorial was a “very sensible decision”, a royal commentator has claimed.Senior and extended members of the Royal Family attended a memorial service for Prince Philip on Tuesday (March 29), with the Queen able to make an appearance despite reported health scares.Harry and Meghan had announced that they would not fly across from their LA home for the ceremony at Westminster Abbey, and the pair did not share a message on their website or social media during the day.And, speaking on his YouTube channel, royal commentator Neil Sean suggested that the couple's choice to remain silent on the day of the memorial service was a “very sensible decision”.“Whatever people are saying, ‘oh they didn’t do this, they didn’t acknowledge him’, you couldn’t win either way,” he claimed.“If they’d have put something out on their website then they’re pulling focus.

Simone arrived with her three kids, Brooke, Jackson and Summer, whom she shares with the late cricket legend, as they bid their final farewells to Shane.

Piers Morgan, who has been campaigning against transgender people competing in women's sport for years, took to Twitter in celebration."Finally, a ray of common sense shines up from the virtue-signalling insanity," he wrote jubilantly in view of almost eight million followers.If she had taken part, 21-year-old Emily would have been up against some formidable competition, including five-times Olympic champion Laura Kenny.However it is believed that those who were assigned male at birth face physical advantages against those who were born female, including levels of the hormone testosterone.Although the hormone is present in both males and females, it is men who have significantly higher amounts of it - and the substance, which promotes the building of muscle, is one of the factors in men having an athletic advantage.The Union Cycliste Internationale requires their contestants to have had testosterone levels that are below five nanomoles per litre for at least a year prior to competing.However the association has confirmed that Emily does not meet the criteria and British Cycling subsequently issued a statement to say so.It read: "We have now been informed by the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) that under their current guidelines Emily is not eligible to participate in this event."Piers had earlier hit out over the victory of transgender swimmer Lia Thomas in the 500-yard freestyle swimming contest in the USA's NCAA Championships, deeming it "unfair".World Athletics President Lord Sebastian Coe has taken the same stance as Piers, arguing in his professional capacity that decisions to allow transgender athletes and sportspeople to compete is placing the "integrity" of women's sport under threat.He has insisted that

Piers Morgan has insisted he's "aging like a fine wine" after his wife Celia Walden sent him a cheeky birthday message on Instagram.The former Good Morning Britain host was celebrating his 58th birthday on Wednesday (March 30) when he received a message from his stunning wife Celia, who also happens to be a prominent journalist.However, it's clear Celia wasn't afraid to offer up some brutally-honest words for her spouse on his special day.Taking to Instagram, Celia shared a sweet throwback snap of her and her hubby Piers looking glam on a romantic night out together.Piers could be seen sporting a smart shirt and jacket combo, whereas Celia looked gorgeous in a dazzling red dress.Wishing her husband a happy birthday, Celia couldn't resist taking a cheeky dig at the TV presenter's age by telling him he was "only as old as the woman you feel", referring of course to her.By doing so, Celia was poking fun at herself as she suggested she wasn't "that young" herself.She wrote: "Happy Birthday Mr Morgan. You’re only as old as the woman you feel.

Shane Warne succumbed to a heart attack almost a month ago, at the age of just 52, while on a trip to Thailand. All three of his children have delivered tearful tributes to him during a state memorial at the Melbourne Cricket Ground held today - and stars such as Robbie Williams and Elton John have also paid their respects via their music.Shane left behind Brooke, Jackson and Summer, aged 24, 22 and 20 respectively - and his deeply emotional youngest child struggled to hold her feelings back as she spoke of her sorrow in acknowledging that he would never be present at milestone moments such as her future wedding."I've had to come to terms with the fact that you won't be able to walk down the aisle on my special day," a tearful Summer publicly stated."You're never going to meet your grandchildren that you're going to have someday," she lamented, "but instead you will be someone I will tell my kids about."They would have loved and adored you just like I do."However, above all, she marked her certainty that he had saved her at a moment when she could barely cope with life."When I was struggling, and I didn't know how to go on with life, because I was dealing with my own demons, you showed me how I could fall in love with life again," she told the world of her much-loved dad and came out stronger."You saved me, Dad.

Kylie Minogue has said Shane Warne’s “light will continue to burn forever” as she led celebrity tributes at the memorial of the Australian cricketer. Stars including Elton John, Robbie Williams and Ed Sheeran also gave tributes to the cricket legend, after he passed away of a heart attack in Thailand earlier this month, at the age of 52.The state funeral was watched by more than 50,000 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, where the cricketer was praised for being an “absolute rockstar” for the way he looked out for other people. Kylie said that Shane had that “star quality and charisma that the world go to know and love” and that it “was the same on the doorstep” as out on the cricket field.

Shane Warne's family delivered a touching tribute at his state funeral at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Wednesday.Warne's three children Brooke, Jackson and Summer were the last of the Australian's family and friends to pay tribute to their dad. Summer was the first to speak: "I really am going to miss you Dad. It has been exactly 26 days since you went to heaven and I miss you more than anything in the whole world."You will always live forever inside my heart Dad, and I will continue your legacy.

Piers Morgan has said that he would have slapped Alex Beresford if he hadn’t stormed off his presenting role on Good Morning Britain last year.The former GMB host quit the programme last year after ITV bosses asked him to apologise for comments made about Meghan Markle’s Oprah interview last year. Piers, 57, had got into an argument with weather presenter Alex Beresford, 41, on the show after Piers was called out for his criticism of Meghan Markle on the show, which led to the presenter storming off the set.

Piers Morgan celebrates his birthday, we take a look at some of his most explosive TV moments, with many of them happening live on Good Morning Britain with his ITV co-stars. The fiery journalist by trade has turned 57 and throughout his years he has spent many in a bust-up.Presenter Piers was well-known for rattling TV guests' feathers and always knew how to push the right buttons.From his dramatic TV exit following his controversial Meghan Markle comments to telling a plus-size model she was "glamourising obesity", we take a look at some of his most nail-biting rows of all time.Piers had a furious debate with a feminist on air after radio stations banned the Christmas song Baby It's Cold Outside from air.The GMB host debated the lyrics of the song with journalist Daisy Buchanan, however, but things got heated when he told her to "shut up."Daisy branded the song "sexual assault in process" after being antagonised by Piers.He quizzed her: "Daisy you're saying it's a sexual assault in process and want it to be banned forever?"Daisy replied: "I want radio station to stop playing this song until the world had changed, like a real drop in sexual assault statistics."He shook his head while they played a clip from the film where the song was performed.Piers quickly jabbed: "Yeah that really looked like a sexual assault to me, Daisy.

Piers Morgan claims he removed himself from the Good Morning Britain set last year to stop himself from slapping weatherman Alex Beresford after a fiery row over Meghan Markle. The 57-year-old news anchorman was forced to quit the popular ITV programme in 2021 after programme chiefs asked him to apologise for his comments on disbelieving Meghan Markle in her bombshell interview with Oprah Winfrey.

Piers Morgan, 56, famously walked off the Good Morning Britain set after getting into a heated row with weather presenter Alex Beresford over Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's Oprah interview.The TalkTV presenter has taken to Twitter to ignite his row with Alex as he claims he walked off the Good Morning Britain set to "stop" himself "slapping" Alex.Piers has been very vocal about what happened at the recent Oscars with Will Smith and Chris Rock.He recently tweeted in view of his 7.9 million followers: "So much snowflakey b******t re Oscars smackdown."You can think Will Smith wrong to slap Chris Rock but still understand why he did it if he thought - incorrectly - Rock was deliberately mocking his wife’s alopecia in front of a gazillion people."I'd have probably done the same."Social media user BunksMillerTHFC then shared a picture of Piers walking off the Good Morning Britain set last year with the caption: "Course you would."Piers then promptly replied: "Ironically, I walked out to stop myself slapping him..."Many social media users took to the posts comments to continue the debate of how Will Smith should have acted.HealingMaerican said: "Just because you can understand why he did it doesn't make doing it right."He should have walked away or gone backstage and talked to him."Teoschar added: "Lose your job if you walk out in a rage or get an award if you channel that rage into violence."Hmm, decisions, decisions." (sic)The situations have been compared as Piers dramatically walked off stage after clashing with weatherman Alex.Alex said to him: "I understand that you don't like Meghan Markle.

Shane Warne's state funeral at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Wednesday morning.Warne passed away earlier this month in Thailand - where he is believed to have suffered a heart attack after being found unresponsive by friends. The Australian's friends and family have already had the chance to say goodbye with a private funeral last week.Family were expecting 50,000 people to arrive at the Melbourne Cricket Ground - with more fans ready to watch livestreams at other cricket grounds around Australia.