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Good Morning Britain presenter Piers Morgan has claimed that Meghan Markle had a "crush" on him when they first met seven years ago.The former Life Stories host, 56, recalled the moment the Duchess of Sussex "slid into his direct messages" within minutes of the journalist following her on social media in 2015.Writing in The Sun ahead of his new column, Piers Morgan Uncensored, the former newspaper editor announced his media comeback after leaving GMB last April.Piers left the show following a disagreement with weatherman Alex Beresford over the Duchess over Meghan's tell-all interview with Oprah Winfrey.But now, Piers has told how the Duchess is in for an "unpleasant surprise" in the wake of his comeback.He wrote: "Pushy little Princess Pinocchio tried her utmost to cancel me, and she will be in for a very unpleasant surprise when I emerge, like Lazarus, from my den."In a tongue and cheek interview with himself, the TV personality claimed Meghan took a fancy to him.Piers asked himself: "Your blossoming friendship with Meghan Markle was abruptly terminated when she met her now husband, Prince Harry."Do you, deep down, think she once had a slight crush on you too?"He responded: "No question."Nobody’s ever slid faster into my DMs after I’ve followed them on social media – she made Usain Bolt look like a tortoise."Six months after Meghan and Harry's wedding in 2018, the star wrote a column for the Daily Mail claiming he was "ghosted" by the Duchess.Piers has previously told how he followed the Suits actress on Twitter in 2015, while following three of her co-stars at the same time.He claimed that Meghan responded to him following her "within minutes", by sending him a direct message.He wrote: "Within minutes, she sent me a

Piers Morgan, the journalist has made it clear he is fighting back.The controversial TV star told his almost eight million followers that the harassment he'd received was crossing the line - and that he wouldn't tolerate it again.As reports emerged that an arrest had been made after a social media user's "chilling" death threats had targeted Piers and his son, the presenter took to Twitter to thank supporters for their kind words."Thanks to everyone who’s sent nice messages about this," the 56-year-old wrote."It’s appreciated and a reminder that most people aren’t vile trolls."As for those who’ve inevitably sent more threats/abuse, just be mindful: if you cross a line, or involve my family, I will come for you."Piers has been making waves with his controversial opinions for years.He recently left ITV altogether to avoid apologising after accusing Meghan Markle for lying about her life in the royal family.He also dismayed a mental health charity, which condemned him for appearing to dismiss Meghan's claims, from her interview with Oprah Winfrey, that she had suffered suicidal thoughts.Ofcom received almost 60,000 complaints - the highest total in its history - but Piers was ultimately cleared of any wrongdoing, as the regulator decided his comments constituted reasonable "freedom of expression".He has since claimed that although he takes suicide and mental health issues seriously, he believes that some people exaggerate their problems and should "toughen up".He also recently blasted actor Alec Baldwin for his perceived insensitivity to the late Rust crew member Halyna Hutchings, who was accidentally shot by the star on-set with a prop gun.After seeing a Christmas video message Alec had created for Instagram, Piers claimed

Sir Sidney Poitier made history as the first black man ever to win the Best Actor Oscar and, up until his death, carried the title of the oldest living man to have won the award. A number of high profile figures have taken to social media to pay tribute to the Hollywood star, who was known for films including Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner and Lilies of the Field.Catherine Zeta-Jones, 52, took to Instagram to say goodbye to the acting legend, including a picture of him waving and smiling, dressed in a tuxedo. Addressing her 3.9 million followers, she shared her own moving memory of time she had spent with the late actor: “Farewell Mr.

Piers Morgan, 56, was over the moon to read that the online troll who sent him and his son Spencer Morgan, 28, death threats had been reportedly "arrested". According to the front page of The Sun, "cops swooped on the suspect after a six-month investigation".The chilling threats saw the user brand Piers a "marked man" and that no security measures could save him.In one message to the star, the suspect wrote: "You're a marked man.

Piers Morgan, 56, has revisited the time Raquel Welch, 81, had the “best excuse for standing him up”. The former Good Morning Britain star did not hold back on the details after she invited him to her hotel room, ahead of her appearance on Life Stories.Piers used his latest column for the Daily Mail to present his “All-Time Morgan Awards”.Under the category of “best excuse for standing me up” he revealed the argument Raquel used to cancel their meeting.He penned: “Raquel Welch invited me to meet her in her hotel suite the day before our Life Stories interview, then cancelled at the last minute.“‘Sorry Piers,’ she explained when we finally met at the studio the next day, ‘I just remembered that I never take tea in the morning with any man I haven’t slept with.’”The broadcaster has been outspoken throughout his life in the public eye - both on personal and public issues.He recently caused controversy after calling for shorter isolation time for NHS staff suffering with Omicron.Concerns had been raised that the NHS could become overwhelmed should any more staff fall ill with coronavirus.NHS employees require a minimum of seven days to isolate if infected.The previous requirement was 10 days, before being reduced last month.In view of his 7.9 million Twitter followers, Piers penned: "Seven days of self-isolation by Omicron-infected NHS staff now seems to be doing more damage to NHS functionality than the now indisputably milder variant itself."It's only five days here in the US and should be five days in the UK."But Piers comments caused a major debate among other Twitter users.Some agreed that there should be a shorter isolation period for NHS staff, while others thought slashing the isolation period could be "too

A woman has told of how her grief over her sister's death almost lead to her being sectioned under the Mental Health Act.

Piers Morgan, 56, has weighed in on the matter after it was claimed Novak Djokovic was told to leave the country since he lacked sufficient evidence for a Covid vaccine exemption.

The Apprentice star Lord Alan Sugar has revealed that he suffered a broken septum after following the "harrowing" coronavirus protocols that were needed to film the latest series of the popular BBC show.The 16th series is set to air on January 6 as contestants battle it out to receive a £250,000 investment from the business magnate, 74.But in a new interview, the Hackney native has told how he was left with a broken septum after adhering to Covid protocols that included rigorous testing.The TV personality detailed the requirements that were necessary for the show's 16th season to go ahead.Lord Sugar also revealed the jaw-dropping number of Covid tests he's done in preparation for filming the show.He said: "The Covid protocol was harrowing, to make it simple."I think my last count I’ve done 79 Covid tests," he admitted.The business mogul told The Mirror and other publications: "I haven’t got Covid but I’ve got a broken septum in my nose here."His co-star, business executive Karren Brady, also had her say on working within strict Covid rules, explaining that they were necessary to keep everyone safe.She said: "I think it was a mammoth task in itself, keeping everybody safe, that was the priority of the production team and everybody who was involved."She went on to reveal that social distancing, mask-wearing and constant testing were all measures taken even when the cameras weren't filming.Lord Sugar's comments come after he hit out at former Good Morning Britain presenter Piers Morgan, following his remarks about this year's honours list.Piers told his 7.9 million Twitter followers how "disappointed" he was that he wasn't included on the list and "will have to wait" for his turn.He wrote: "Very disappointed not to have

Piers Morgan, 56, has met a lot of famous people in his time, but there have been a fair few meetings that have been used against him as various scandals arose.

Alan Sugar, 74, has taken to Twitter to respond to Piers Morgan’s joke that he should have been awarded a knighthood.The former Good Morning Britain weighed in on this year’s honours list in view of his 7.9 million Twitter followers.He said on January 1 how he was “disappointed” that he was not included and that he “will have to wait”.Piers tweeted: “Very disappointed not to have made the honours list this year.“After all I’ve done for this Govt, it’s baffling they haven’t rewarded me with at least a knighthood for services to holding miserably mediocre ministers to account.“‘Sir Piers’ will have to wait.”Lord Sugar did not take well to Piers’ remarks as he responded to his tweet pointing out that “Knight's are a very elite circle of

Piers Morgan, 56, has been one of the more strict voices that stood out throughout the Covid pandemic, urging people to abide by the rules, and to get vaccinated against the illness.

Piers Morgan, 56, shared his thoughts on The Queen's New Year Honours list released this week, which includes Mel B, Emma Raducanu and Professor Chris Whitty.Taking to his Twitter, the presenter jokingly questioned why he wasn't a part of it.In view of his 7.9 million followers, he wrote: "Very disappointed not to have made the honours list this year."After all I’ve done for this Govt, it’s baffling they haven’t rewarded me with at least a knighthood for services to holding miserably mediocre ministers to account."He added having "Sir Piers" as a title would have to wait.In a swipe at the journalist, Lord Sugar commented: "Knight's are a very elite circle of people.Rachel Riley 'shed tears' amid heartbreak in candid New Year post"The

Meanwhile, in another, he had raged: "FFS - show some b****y fight, England, this is embarrassing.

Piers Morgan’s Christmas got off to an interesting start as he revealed the savage card he received from daughter Elise.The former Good Morning Britain presenter shares the 10-year-old with wife Celia Walden, and she has definitely inherited his sense of humour.In fact, the 56-year-old couldn’t help but share the card she presented to him this morning, showing a pig all dressed up.Alongside a selfie with the gift, he lifted the lid on her unfortunate insult.The dad-of-four penned: ‘My daughter’s Christmas card to me, delivered with the words: “He looks just like you Dada!” ‘Hope your day is off to a better start…’My daughterâs Christmas card to me, delivered with the words: âHe looks just like you Dada!â Hope your day is off to a better

Piers Morgan, was snapped on the day a then-19-year-old Michael had won the same prize in 1998, which had made him the youngest person to take home the prestigious trophy. Of course, that was until Emma, 19, scooped up the award on Sunday.On his Twitter page, the former Good Morning Britain star tagged Michael in a retweet from Emma, who wrote: “Never normally see things online but was just sent the funniest thread… you are too funny out there.”The comment was in regards to Michael's post on Sunday, when he posted the pic of winning Sports Personality of the Year to praise Emma's success.He wrote: “Congratulations to @EmmaRaducanu who thoroughly deserves to be crowned Sports Personality of the Year 2021.“Makes me feel very old that she’s

Piers Morgan, 56, has taken aim at Coldplay after the band announced their latest update.The broadcaster appeared to be less than impressed as he took to Twitter to mock the group in view of his 7.9 million followers.He quote-tweeted a news story confirming that Coldplay were set to “stop making music as a band in 2025".The former Good Morning Britain star added: “I would like to announce I will stop breathing as human being in 2066.”The tweet garnered more than 350 likes within hours of going live.Social media users took to Piers’ replies to weigh in on the announcement and the presenter’s subsequent joke.BlueCat67515313 said: “Boring music is worse than bad music.“Good riddance Coldplay.”Smith59Winnie wrote: “Any chance of bringing that

Further in his column, the father of two also touched on one of his many encounters with actress Sharon Stone for a movie screening event in Beverly Hills. But the evening took a turn for the worse when the Basic Instinct star made a joke about Piers’ bedroom skills, which he deemed a "crushing moment with a sex symbol".After meeting up with Sharon in sunny Los Angeles, she remembered the father-of-four, as she gushed: "Darling! How lovely to see you again!"When someone in the room asked the pair how they knew each other, Piers joked that the pair were once "secret lovers". It prompted Sharon to respond, saying: "Yes… and Piers was terrible in bed."Meanwhile, on Monday, Piers took to his official Twitter account to blast Sir Ridley Scott's

Piers’ feud with the Monty Python star dates back to 2015, when the journalist claimed John had ignored him in a New York restaurant.Writing in his Daily Mail column, the former GMB presenter said at the time: “Cleese has sadly morphed in recent years into the worst type of whining pub bore.“Not quite at Hugh Grant and Steve Coogan levels of hideously sanctimonious tedium, but challenging hard.“If he’s not trashing his ex-wives, he’s moaning incessantly about tabloid journalists – most of whom long since stopped caring about what he does.”John tweeted his response at the time, saying: “Piers Morgan writes that I didn't recognise him in a restaurant in New York.

Piers Morgan has told how he walked out of the new House of Gucci movie, branding it "jaw-droppingly dreadful".Taking to Twitter, the Life Stories host, 56, didn't hold back as he reviewed the hour and 20 minutes of the film he'd seen ahead of his exit from the cinema.In view of his 7.9 million followers, Piers revealed that he had gone to an evening screening of the new movie last night.However, the outspoken media personality admitted that it had fallen short of his expectations.Next to a snap of the movie's poster, Piers pened: "Walked out of this movie tonight after 80 minutes."It’s jaw-droppingly dreadful."Poking fun at the star, fans of Piers didn't hesitate in drawing similarities between his cinema exit and his explosive on-air GMB

Dan Walker has shared a video of the moment he ran into a glass door before he began Strictly Come Dancing rehearsals earlier this year.The BBC Breakfast presenter, 44, who recently took a swipe at Piers Morgan following his exit from the BBC competition, posted the CCTV footage to his social media accounts.The video shows him running through a hotel foyer head-first into a revolving glass door. “I’ve got some amazing memories from #Strictly but I’ll never forget that it nearly ended before it even began!” he wrote.

Piers Morgan has hit out at BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2021 after 'losers' England were named the Team of the year.