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Piers Morgan has showered Princess Beatrice, Princess Eugenie and mum Sarah Ferguson with support amid the ongoing Prince Andrew scandal.The former Good Morning Britain host branded the royal family “genuine” and “nice” after the news broke that the Duke of York had settled his civil sexual assault case with Virginia Giuffre outside of court on Tuesday (February 15).Just days after the news started circulating online, the 56-year-old broadcaster took to Twitter to share his sympathy with them during this difficult time for the royals.Piers noted how this must be an “agonisingly difficult time” for his ex-wife and daughters at home as he shared a supportive tweet to his 7.9million followers online.He commented on the latest news that Prince Andrew’s “immediate family and trusted advisers” still support him throughout the US scandal.Piers wrote: “You won’t meet nicer or more genuine people than Fergie, Beatrice and Eugenie.“This must be an agonisingly difficult time for them, and they deserve our empathy not opprobrium by association.”And he wasn’t alone as many of his adoring agreed with him, as one tweeted: "I was saying this earlier about the two daughters that it must be really hard for them."You do feel sorry for them having this said about their own father. They absolutely do deserve our empathy because it is not their fault."Another chimed in with: "Totally agree about his children they’re lovely girls who do a LOT for various causes as well as ‘the firm’.

Piers Morgan, 56, has called for understanding for Prince Andrew’s daughters - Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie - and his former wife, Sarah, Duchess of York, following his out of court settlement with his accuser Virginia Giuffre.The Duke of York had been sued by Virginia over claims he sexually assaulted her on three occasions when she was 17.Prince Andrew has repeatedly denied these claims.According to The Telegraph, the settlement was as much as £12 million.Now former Good Morning Britain host Piers Morgan has issued a call for “empathy” for Prince Andrew’s family following the scandal.He took to his Twitter platform, where he boasts 7.9 million followers, to defend the Duke’s daughters.Piers retweeted a post by the aforementioned news publication, that read: “Immediate family and trusted advisers still support the Duke of York.”He added: “You won’t meet nicer or more genuine people than Fergie, Beatrice and Eugenie.“This must be an agonisingly difficult time for them, and they deserve our empathy not opprobrium by association.”Other Twitter users sided with the broadcaster’s remarks as they replied to his tweet.AngelinaBen agreed: “They are absolutely lovely souls.“This is their Dad and Sarah’s ex husband and best friend.“Of course they will support and love him.”Bridget12912050 said: “The one to blame for Andrew’s mistakes is Andrew only.

GMB presenter Piers Morgan is famed for his decision to leave ITV behind over a "woke" debate about Meghan Markle and mental health.

Piers Morgan has demanded answers over reports on Prince Andrew's out of court settlement with Virginia Giuffre.This comes amid claims that the Queen footed part of the bill of the settlement.Yesterday, it was confirmed that Prince Andrew had settled out of court his civil case with Virginia.Virginia had sued the Duke of York over claims he sexually assaulted her on three occasions when she was 17.Prince Andrew has repeatedly denied these claims.The Telegraph reported in an article yesterday that the settlement was as much as £12 million.The Duke of York is paid a pension from the Royal Navy and has a stipend from the Queen's Duchy of Lancaster income.However, it is thought this would not be enough to cover the cost of the settlement.Piers has now shared his thoughts with his 7.9 million Twitter followers.He tweeted earlier today: "The British public is entitled to know who paid for Prince Andrew’s settlement given some of it may have come indirectly from taxpayer money."Outrageous if it’s true the Queen’s had to contribute towards silencing his accuser.

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Celebs Go Dating has seen two of its famous singletons hit it off and take things to the next level. After having a second date in tonight's (February 15) episode, Chloe Brockett and Miles Nazaire have decided to go on the show's long-anticipated mini break together.

Piers Morgan took to Twitter to share a selfie snap of him snapped next to the Hollywood legend Jim Carrey.The former Good Morning Britain presenter was among the many stars who attended this year's Super Bowl game in California on Sunday.56-year-old Piers keeps his 7.9 million Twitter followers updated about his recent trip to the US with his son Albert Morgan.In one striking snap shared on the platform, Piers posed beside the Ace Ventura actor, Jim, 60, where he looked absolutely starstruck.He posted the many gushing selfies he took with the comedy icon and his son after the Super Bowl game online for his followers to enjoy.A wide-eyed Piers captioned the selfie series: "When you come out of the Super Bowl, spot ⁦@JimCarrey⁩ on a golf cart, take a pic of your son (big fan) running backwards alongside him,""and Jim clocks you & shouts 'Wait…. PIERS MORGAN????!! Man, I'm sorry we've been so hard on you….hahaha' Only in Hollywood, baby."Piers's many Twitter followers were equally as shocked by the bizarre encounter.One avid tweeter commented: "Living the dream Piers Living the dream."Another penned: "A worldstar comedian and his biggest fanboy.

Piers Morgan, 56, was saddened to learn that PJ O’Rourke, an American satirist, had died at the age of 74. As a dedicated soldier of "shutting down woke-dom", as it were, the news came as a shock.The former Good Morning Britain presenter took to Twitter to share his condolences, detailing what a "huge loss" his passing is.Alongside a photo of O'Rourke, he wrote solemnly: "One of America’s smartest, funniest writers & the ultimate Gonzo journalist."Loved interviewing him, always so sharp & entertaining."Huge loss."A fan added: "A genuine superstar."Someone else penned fondly: "The CEO of the sofa...

Piers Morgan, 56, could be labelled an avid Royalist, often voicing his support for the Queen and other members of the Royal Family, but he feared for her health amid the scandal surrounding Prince Andrew.

Piers Morgan has called for Prince Andrew to be "stripped of all remaining titles and privileges" after the royal reached a settlement in principle in the civil sexual assault case brought against him.He continues to vehemently deny all allegations against him.The case was brought in America by Virginia Giuffre, who claims Andrew sexually assaulted her when she was 17.The prince – who has always strenuously denied the allegations – has now reached a "settlement in principle" with Giuffre and will pay her an undisclosed sum.Piers waded in upon hearing the development, calling the prince a "snivelling little coward" for paying out and avoiding court.Writing in his column in The Sun, Piers said the royal was "now finished".The TV star said the fact that Andrew had "thrown in the towel" would at least spare the Queen, the rest of the family and the country "any more of this deeply unedifying saga"."But let's be very clear: for a senior member of the Royal Family to pay a small fortune to settle a case involving alleged sexual abuse of a minor is the most serious scandal to hit the Monarchy in modern times," he added.Piers, 56, went on: "There can be no way back to any form of public life for the Queen's second, and some say favourite, son."He also said the royal should be "stripped of all remaining titles and privileges that come with being a prince".A document submitted to the court in the US said: "Virginia Giuffre and Prince Andrew have reached an out of court settlement."The parties will file a stipulated dismissal upon Ms Giuffre's receipt of the settlement (the sum of which is not being disclosed)."Prince Andrew intends to make a substantial donation to Ms Giuffre's charity in support of victims' rights."Prince Andrew

Good Morning Britain presenter Piers Morgan took to social media today to poke fun at The Oscars for selecting three female hosts to present the awards show this year. Piers appeared to take umbrage with the fact that there weren’t any men involved, in a highly sarcastic tweet that he sent out this afternoon. Piers, 56, left his fans divided when addressing The Academy Awards' announcement in a controversial post in view of his 7.9 million followers.The journalist attached a picture of the hosts, which include Emmy-Award winning actress Wanda Sykes, comedian Amy Schumer, and Regina Hall, who became the first African American to win the New York Film Critics Circle Award for Best Actress in 2018.“Great to see three women hosting the Oscars, though I would have preferred many more, at least ten - just so long as no ghastly men are involved!” Piers penned sarcastically alongside the three women pictured.“One question though: will their every past utterance now be subjected to the same scrutiny that Kevin Hart endured?”Piers was referring to the controversy surrounding comedian Kevin Hart when he was asked to host the 2019 Oscars, before being forced to step down when a number of tweets he had sent out in the past resurfaced, which many had branded "homophobic".In the comments section, people were split by Piers’ thoughts on the “woke” choice to have an all-female line-up of hosts this year.“Wanda will be terrific.

Chloe Brockett has admitted she fancies her Celebs Go Dating co-star Miles Nazaire but she “doesn’t want to rip his clothes off”.The TOWIE star’s comments came as she discussed hers and Miles’ on-screen romance exclusively with OK!. Fans of the E4 reality show have excitedly watched as Chloe and the Made In Chelsea star’s flirtations have heated up. But now Chloe has admitted that while she thinks the 26 year old is “very good looking”, she feels has a “different dynamic” with him to other guys she has dated.

Piers Morgan has written a new column in which he accuses Kanye West of “sickening hypocrisy” over the ongoing dispute with the rapper’s ex-wife, Kim Kardashian. The controversial artist, who legally changed his name to Ye last year, has been criticised in recent weeks for his outbursts on social media towards Kardashian and her boyfriend, SNL star Pete Davidson. West was married to reality star Kardashian for six years until their split last year.

PIERS Morgan's Super Bowl Sunday was topped off in A-list fashion with a Jim Carrey selfie. The 56-year-old's son Bertie clocked the Ace Ventura star on the back of a moving golf cart and moved quickly to get his dad to take a snap.

CHLOE Brockett has lifted the lid on her "f*****g awful" first date with Celebs Go Dating co-star Miles Nazaire. The Sun revealed the Towie and Made In Chelsea stars were seeing each other throughout the filming of the show, and despite an awkward first date love could still be on the cards. Chloe said: "So, I went to Chelsea first, he planned it.

Piers Morgan has branded rapper Kanye West a “d***head” over his behaviour towards his ex-partner Kim Kardashian during their divorce proceedings - after booing the rapper at the Super Bowl on Sunday.Piers blasted Kanye for his “horribly selfish” behaviour in his new column for the New York Post. Kanye, who shares four children with Kim, recently said that he didn’t want her new boyfriend Pete Davidson to meet their kids.He also branded Pete a "loser" and encouraged his fans to "scream" at him if they saw him in the street.Piers admitted he had actually booed the rapper when he saw him perform at the Super Bowl in the US on Sunday night and said he looked “bl**dy ridiculous” at the event which took place in California’s SoFi Stadium.Piers wrote: “The crowd, which had been raucously cheering every famous face that appeared on screen, suddenly began booing and jeering.“I’m proud to admit I was one of them, because if anyone deserves such an outpouring of public disapproval right now, it’s surely this narcissistic, jumped-up buffoon.

Piers Morgan, 56, is currently in the US with his son Albert Morgan, and has kept his social media followers updated on every step of his trip. Yesterday, the former Good Morning Britain presenter took to Twitter to share a picture of his chance encounter with Hollywood star Jim Carrey, 60.Piers posted on Twitter a photo collage including a picture he took of his son with Jim Carrey on a golf cart at the Super Bowl.In the second picture you can see Jim pointing at Piers, as he realised who it was taking a picture of him.In the third you can see the three smiling for a selfie, as they all enjoy the Super Bowl event.He captioned the picture in view of his 7.9 million followers: "When you come out of the Super Bowl, spot @JimCarrey on a golf cart, take a pic of your son (big fan) running backwards alongside him, and Jim clocks you & shouts ‘Wait….

Good Morning Britain presenter Piers Morgan blasted Kanye West for his “horribly selfish” behaviour and branded him a “d***head” in his new column for the New York Post.The journalist has ripped into the musician’s behaviour towards his ex-partner Kim Kardashian and her new boyfriend Pete Davidson during their messy divorce proceedings.Kim and Kanye are currently embroiled in a very public divorce battle, made all the more complicated by the fact that the couple share four children.The rapper recently said that he didn’t want Kim’s new boyfriend Pete to see their children North, Chicago, Psalm and Saint.He also called Pete a "loser" and urged fans to "scream" at the Saturday Night Live star if they saw him in the street.Piers decided to weigh in on the drama, admitting that he had actually booed the rapper when he saw him at the Super Bowl last night.Stating that Kanye looked “bl**dy ridiculous” at the star-studded event, which took place in California’s SoFi Stadium.Piers wrote: “The crowd, which had been raucously cheering every famous face that appeared on screen, suddenly began booing and jeering.“I’m proud to admit I was one of them, because if anyone deserves such an outpouring of public disapproval right now, it’s surely this narcissistic, jumped-up buffoon.”He went on to say: "Now, since their bitterly acrimonious break-up and vicious ongoing divorce battle, we’re seeing the full range of Kanye’s horribly selfish and frankly, vile character – and it stinks so pungently that a Super Bowl booing should be the least of his punishments."He later went on to describe how Kanye’s actions perfectly demonstrated “how not to behave” when getting divorced.Piers accused the rapper of “using his children as battering rams” in

Gary Lineker and passionately political broadcaster Piers Morgan after they disagreed over whether David Beckham truly deserved star status as a footballer. It all began when Odell Beckham Jr's performance at the Super Bowl 2022 caught the former Good Morning Britain presenter's eye."Great to watch a Beckham who can actually play football… #SuperBowl," Piers tweeted out to almost eight million followers.He included a photo of Odell on the pitch in his distinctive "Beckham Jr 3" shirt to punctuate his point.BBC sports pundit, Gary fired back: " You might dislike him, for whatever reason, but David [Beckham] was a great footballer.

Celebs Go Dating star Chloe Brockett looked sensational as she stripped down to red lingerie for a Valentine's Day snap online.Sharing her ravishing photo with her 365k Instagram followers, the brunette babe left little to the imagination as she put on a busty display for her fans.Giving a striking look down the camera lens, Chloe's three-piece lingerie barely contained her assets, as she showcased her gorgeous curves to fans.The 21-year-old star'sluscious locks tumbled over her shoulders effortlessly while her makeup was applied to perfection.Chloe also added a light pink lipgloss to her voluptuous pout as she gave a smouldering look to fans.Captioning her red-hot snap she penned: "Happy valentines to all you beautiful people," followed by a red love heart and star emoji.Seeing her beautiful pic grace their screens, fans rushed to the comment section to share their thoughts on the star.One follower penned: "Hot stuff! I love your clothing line! Perfect for my curves."Another happy follower said: "Wow Absolutely beautiful Chloe.

Gary Lineker has fired back at Piers Morgan with a Cristiano Ronaldo quip during their Twitter row over the career of David Beckham.The pair became embroiled in a spat on Monday after Morgan had claimed that Beckham would not have made it onto the bench of Arsenal's Invincibles squad.He had earlier aimed a dig at Beckham whilst praising his namesake Odell Beckham Jr, who scored a touchdown for the Los Angeles during their Super Bowl victory on Sunday.Lineker was quick to jump to the defence of the former England captain and even fired back a quip about Ronaldo.After Lineker had responded to Morgan's initial pop at Beckham, the pair quickly went back and forth at each other on Twitter.Firstly, Morgan argued: “You might want to suck up to him, for whatever reason, but Beckham was the most overrated player in history. Wouldn't have got onto the Arsenal Invincibles bench.”Lineker responded by saying: “6 Premier Leagues, 2 FA Cups, 1 Champions League, 1 La Liga, 1 Ligue 1.