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ITV defends Piers Morgan and claims he ‘wasn’t mocking Chinese people’ after 1,500 people complained to Ofcom

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ITV has defended Piers Morgan after more than 1,500 people complained to Ofcom accusing him of mocking Chinese people on Good Morning Britain.

The show's host came under fire on January 21 for mimicking a Chinese accent while commenting on Peter Phillips' advert for a Chinese milk brand.

The channel has now issued a statement claiming Piers, 54, did not mean to denigrate, but it did "regret" any offence caused after the 1,589 complaints.

It reads: "GMB is known for its lively and robust discussion of the news agenda and recently covered Peter Phillips' appearance in a Chinese milk advertisement.

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