Inside Piers Morgan's Australia trip as he prepares for fearless TV comeback

Piers Morgan has admitted being overcome with emotion as he watched a tribute to late cricket star Shane Warne. The popular journalist took to Twitter to open up about his feelings after he viewed a documentary that paid tribute to Shane's life and career that aired on Sunday (March 6).The Australian sports icon's death shocked sports fans when he passed away suddenly from a suspected heart attack on March 5 at the age of 52.Sharing a clip of the programme on his social media account Piers, 56, wrote: "Felt quite choked up watching Sky’s tribute repeat of their brilliant Shane Warne doc ‘Warne In A Million’ then I got to this bit and laughed out loud.

Piers Morgan's fans often catch glimpses of the star's gorgeous wife Celia Walden and their daughter Elise, but it's not every day that he posts a photo with his siblings.LOOK: Piers Morgan as you've never seen him before – meet the Morgans in these sweet family snapsThat's exactly what he did over the weekend when he enjoyed a family reunion over dinner – and fans couldn't believe the similarities between them. Next to a snap of the former Good Morning Britain host cuddling up to his two brothers Jeremy and Rupert and his sister Charlotte at Italian restaurant 2 Veneti, Piers wrote: "Sibling reunion dinner… as always, I was the least opinionated one at the table."WATCH: Piers Morgan’s wife Celia Walden jokes about star's return on GMBIt wasn't long before the comments were flooded with fans pointing out the family resemblance.

Susanna Reid, 51, has been on Good Morning Britain since 2014, after she left BBC Breakfast, with Piers Morgan, 56, joining her in 2015.The presenter has spoken in a new interview about her time working with Piers and the "difficult" times they had on the show.Piers quit Good Morning Britain a year ago today after his argument with weatherman Alex Beresford about Meghan Markle's Oprah Winfrey interview.Reflecting on her time with Piers on the show, Susanna admitted it was "really difficult" at times, due to the stories they had to cover.Speaking to The Sun's Fabulous Magazine, she said: "I remember early on, the rows about the role of women and feminism, and those arguments felt like the big issue at the time, and then, of course, we moved on to Brexit and Trump."We went through some really difficult times together as a team and those were very powerful moments."And when it came to the lockdown, the pandemic and holding the government to account, he was just unrivalled at holding their feet to the fire, but then it ended."Susanna then spoke about how their relationship is going now following Piers' explosive GMB exit.She continued: "We stay in touch and he’s a really important person in my life."We had such an amazing time and that was an incredible dynamic."He really put his imprint on the programme and it was very powerful."All presenting gigs come to an end at some point, don’t they? As they will for all of us."He’s a friend of mine and that won’t change."Piers' work relationship with ITV ended shortly after the presenter stormed off set after his argument with Alex, where he insisted he did not believe anything the Duchess of Sussex had said in her Oprah interview.During the touching interview, Meghan admitted

Piers Morgan singled out one in particular that he deemed to be “brilliant”. Flowers and other tributes to Shane have been left outside Melbourne Cricket Ground after the star died yesterday at the age of just 52.Piers took to Twitter, where he shared a picture of one fan’s rather unusual gift to the late sports star with his 7.9 million followers.He wrote: “Amid all the flowers left by Shane Warne’s statue ⁦@MCG…“One fan left a beer can, meat pie & packet of cigarettes. Brilliant,” he added with clapping emojis.The shocking news of Shane’s death prompted an outpouring of grief from fans, with many leaving cards and flowers at a statue to Shane at his former club overnight.However, this particular ode to Shane really stood out as a cheeky homage to his famed party lifestyle.Piers’ post really seemed to divide fans, with some suggesting the tribute was inappropriate.Amandeep Stevens wrote: “Not sure how appropriate that is for a guy that's had a heart attack." Janet Harris asked: “The three things that can lead to a heart attack - really what is the point of leaving those?”Tim Nosredlob added: “The three things that likely killed him.

George Clooney and his wife Amal Clooney are friends of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. Hollywood star George once opened up on Meghan’s treatment with a warning that “history was repeating”.George will be on our screens today as his hit film Ocean’s Twelve airs on TV this evening.However, some viewers may be keen to know more about the star’s life off-screen as well.The Hollywood actor is reportedly pals with Meghan and Prince Harry, who also live in California.George has even spoken in the past to defend Meghan.He compared her treatment of being photographed as similar to that of Princess Diana.Chatting back in February 2019, he made the admission in an interview with an Australian magazine.He told Who magazine: “I do want to say, they’re just chasing Meghan Markle everywhere.“She’s a woman who is seven months pregnant and she has been pursued and vilified and chased in the same way that Diana was.“And it’s history repeating itself.

Piers Morgan blasted Chelsea fans who interrupted a pre-match showing of solidarity with the people of Ukraine to chant the name of Roman Abramovich before their Premier League clash against Burnley.Supporters were asked to participate in a minute's applause in solidarity and support to Ukraine and its people, with the country still under attack following Russia's invasion late last month. But the tribute was spoiled by visiting fans singing the name of Abramovich, who announced this week that he would be selling the west London club after 19 years as its owner.

Elizabeth Hurley, has paid tribute to Shane Warne following his death aged 52, describing the late cricket star as a ‘father figure’.On Friday, it was announced that the former Australian professional cricketer had died following a suspected heart attack while in Thailand.Tributes have come pouring in for the sporting legend, including from individuals including Piers Morgan, Dan Walker, Ed Sheeran and his ex-partner Hurley.In a post shared on Saturday, Damian, Hurley’s son with late businessman Steve Bing, wrote that he was ‘still trying to wrap his head around’ Warne’s death.Sharing several pictures of them together, he wrote: ‘I’m still trying to wrap my head around this…‘SW was a father figure to me for most of my formative years and was truly one the best men I’ve ever known. My heart is broken.

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@BorisJohnson #SirShane." It comes after controversy was sparked by the decision to give former Education Secretary Gavin Williamson a knighthood despite being sacked from the government twice.The tweet was sent out in full view of Piers’ 7.9 million followers. His fans were then quick to jump on to the post and make their thoughts on the subject known. @Msmansk penned: “Good idea but doesn’t he have to be British ?”@NavyReg1970 said: “My lasting memory isnt actually the bowling, its that little wicket keeper constantly harassing the batsman, giving a running commentary and growling "bowling warnie" or "nice one shane" after every single ball.”(sic)@PaddyBriggs chimed in: “Australia no longer appoint knights and dames under its honours system, PM Malcolm Turnbull has said.(sic)“Mr Turnbull said the titles were "not appropriate" in modern Australia, and that Queen Elizabeth had accepted the cabinet's recommendation to drop them.”@Portsmouthfclee said: “I can’t ever remember an overseas sportsman, who quite frankly put England to the sword in ashes cricket, be so loved and adored! “We loved him like our very own national treasure!”@Stevefry penned: “Let’s face it, if Gavin Williamson can get a Knighthood then the whole Commonwealth is now in the mix to get one.”Shane Warne died on Friday morning following a suspected heart attack in Koh Samui, Thailand, where he was holidaying with friends. The star’s management team released a statement, which read: "It is with great sadness we advise that Shane Keith Warne passed away of a suspected heart attack in Koh Samui, Thailand today, Friday 4th March.” "Shane was found unresponsive in his villa and despite the best efforts of medical staff, he could not be revived."The family

Good Morning Britain guest presenter Rob Rinder has opened up about the show's former host Piers Morgan, who left the popular ITV programme last year.Speaking exclusively to Express.co.uk, the Judge Rinder star, 43, spoke about joining the morning news show alongside Susanna Reid, as well as his role as brand ambassador for Fletchers Solicitors and Patient Claim Line.Alongside several other famous faces including Richard Madeley and Adil Ray, Rob joined the GMB panel in March 2021 following Piers' exit,However, when asked whether he had any worries about filling the former newspaper editor's shows, the barrister insisted that he didn't.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," Rob added.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

Piers Morgan has told how Shane Warne was "one of the first" people to call him following his exit from Good Morning Britain last year.The former ITV host, 56, told of his heartbreak at learning of the death of the Australian cricket star and his close friend who died from a suspected heart attack today, aged just 52.Writing in an article for The Sun, the former newspaper editor opened up on his friendship with the late cricketer.Praising the sportsman for being a "loyal, kind and generous friend", Piers revealed that Shane reached out to him during a difficult period.Piers wrote: "He was one of the first people to call me when I left Good Morning Britain a year ago over the Meghan Markle debacle, raging with fury that I’d lost my job for having an opinion, and when TV regulators OFCOM later ruled in my favour, he texted to say: "Congrats on the verdict mate, keep smashing every idiot and holding them accountable – love it!""(Like me, Shane had a deep-rooted aversion to the cancel culture woke brigade, whining snowflakes, lying politicians and political correctness.)A post shared by Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan)"If he said he’d do something for you, he’d do it, and always with a smile on his face and time for everyone," he added.Piers stormed off GMB after clashing with weatherman Alex Beresford over Meghan Markle's landmark interview with Oprah Winfrey.The Duchess of Sussex claimed during the interview to have experienced suicidal thoughts as part of the Royal family, but Piers slammed the claims, saying: "I'm sorry, I don't believe a word she says.“I wouldn't believe her if she read me a weather report.”In his tribute to the sportsman, Piers went on to reveal that Shane played twice in his village's annual cricket match

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Shane Warne paid tribute to another famous cricketer just hours before his shock death of a suspected heart attack aged 52.The Australian bowler died unexpectedly in Thailand just hours after the sportsman paid tribute on social media to cricketer Rod Marsh, who also died of a heart attack aged 74 in the early hours of Friday morning. Shane called Rod “an inspiration” and “legend” in his final post, which read: “Sad to hear the news that Rod Marsh has passed.

Shane Warne shared details of a health kick he was embarking on in the hope of getting ‘back into shape’ by July days before his death at the age of 52.On Friday afternoon it was confirmed that Warne had died following a suspected heart attack while in Koh Samui, Thailand, with a statement from his management saying that he ‘could not be revived’ after being ‘found unresponsive’, and requesting privacy for his family.Tributes have come pouring in for the late Australian cricketer, with celebrities including Piers Morgan, Gary Lineker and Dan Walker expressing their condolences in heartfelt messages shared online.On Monday February 28, four days before his death was announced, Warne shared a post on Twitter and Instagram explaining his goal to work on his fitness in the months ahead.Sharing a topless throwback picture of himself taken a few years ago, he wrote: ‘Operation shred has started (10 days in) & the goal by July is to get back to this shape from a few years ago ! Let’s go

Piers Morgan has reacted over the death of legendary Australian star Shane Warne.The cricket legend has died of a “suspected heart attack” at the age of 52, as tributes have begun pouring in over the news.Shane’s death was confirmed earlier today in a statement from his management team.This read: "Shane was found unresponsive in his villa and despite the best efforts of medical staff, he could not be revived."The family requests privacy at this time and will provide further details in due course."Piers has since shared a moving tribute to the star, calling him a “loyal friend”.He wrote: “Absolutely devastated to hear that ⁦@ShaneWarne⁩ has died from a heart attack aged just 52.“He was a genius cricketer, a supreme entertainer, a fantastic bloke and a great loyal friend for many years.“Just gutting news. RIP Warnie, I loved every minute in your company.”Other stars have also weighed in on the news, calling it “truly shocking”Monty Don tweeted: “The news of Shane Warne's untimely death is truly shocking.“For those of us who love cricket he enriched our lives beyond measure.”Dan Walker wrote: “Genuinely can’t believe the sad news about the death of Shane Warne.“He came on Breakfast just a couple of weeks ago & was as effervescent as ever.“What a talent he was.

Piers Morgan has shared an emotional tribute to cricket legend Shane Warne.The former Good Morning Britain host took to Twitter to share some heartfelt words about the late star.The sportsman's management announced on Friday (February 25) that he had passed away aged 52 from a suspected heart attack.Piers tweeted: "Absolutely devastated to hear that ⁦@ShaneWarne⁩ has died from a heart attack aged just 52. He was a genius cricketer, a supreme entertainer, a fantastic bloke and a great loyal friend for many years. Just gutting news.

Piers Morgan, 56, shared his concerns about young Ukrainian soldiers who were “off to war in Kyiv” in a touching social media post.The broadcaster compared the teenage volunteers to his own sons, as she stressed that they were “just kids”.In view of his 7.9 million followers, the former Good Morning Britain star shared a post on Twitter that featured a photo of four armed young men.The snap had been posted by BBC Middle East Editor Jeremy Bowen with the caption: “18 year old Ukrainian volunteers off to war in Kyiv.“Three days training and they will be on the front line.”Piers compared the young soldiers to his three sons, who are just in their twenties.He added in his retweet: “Three years younger than my youngest son.“Can’t even imagine it.

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The tweet was accompanied by a picture of Putin laughing.Piers recently criticised the international community’s efforts in handling Putin’s invasion of Ukraine.The star posed the hypothetical question of what would be stopping Putin from “taking other countries.”On Tuesday, Putin ordered his military to move nuclear weapons to a "special mode of combat duty”.Piers wrote: “If Putin succeeds in taking Ukraine by scaring us all off with his bulls**t nuke threats, what’s to stop him taking other countries including those in NATO?“Once you cave to a bully, they keep bullying.

Piers Morgan has hit back at wife Celia Walden after she suggested she might get a stun gun to keep him from talking over her.On Thursday (March 3), the writer took to her Instagram account to take a cheeky swipe at the former Good Morning Britain star for talking over her.The 46-year-old shared a hilarious snap of pink bejewelled self-defence weapon which claims to shoot out 950,000 volts of electricity.But the thinly veiled threat didn’t worry scare the former Britain’s Got Talent judge as he reassured his loyal legion of fans that not even that could stop him online.She captioned the snap: “Introducing the 950,000 volt ‘Stunning Gun’ being sold in LA.“Go on Piers: talk over me. Let’s see how that goes,” she teased playfully.It was at this point that dad-of-four reshared the post as he clapped back at the 46-year-old online, saying: “Hmm … it will take a much higher voltage than this to shut me up @celia.walden …"It comes after the star teased fans about his new programme on TalkTV, sharing that it is expected to be aired in the coming weeks.The journalist has been visiting Australia over the last few days to meet his new colleagues across the globe, ahead of the show’s launch on Sky News Australia.But as the star prepares to return to the silver screen once again he hinted that the show was going to go off with a bang.