Piers Morgan says ‘ridiculous’ time zone changes for new job have ‘cured his long Covid’

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Piers Morgan has defended Harry Potter author JK Rowling, insisting "she'll survive" the attempts to cancel her following her remarks surrounding transgender issues and the definition of women.The former Life Stories host, 57, was speaking during the press launch of his new TalkTV show, Uncensored, when he insisted that like himself and his TalkTV colleague Sharon Osbourne, the Harry Potter author will survive being a victim of cancel culture.When asked to address the difference between holding someone to account and calling for them to be cancelled, the outspoken TV star was quick to clarify the two.Piers said: "You can hold people to vigorous account, you can be severely critical of people, I'm like that all the time."I write very critical columns of people."I don't call for them to be cancelled."I don't call for their lives to be ruined and then to be basically disintegrated in front of our very eyes," he added.Piers explained: "That is cancelled culture and it's getting worse and worse and worse, and people like Sharon and I will survive."JK Rowling, she'll survive the most appalling abuse and attempts to cancel her for having an opinion that she stands up for women's rights."It's appalling what happened to her, but we know where this line is," he said to Huffington Post and other publications.Earlier this this year, Piers put aside his feud with the author to defend the "cancelled" star amid the transgender row.Piers branded the treatment of the author "an absolute disgrace" amid the backlash she is facing for airing her views on the on sex and gender.He looked to the issue of the US transgender swimmer, Lia Thomas, who is set to become a world champion after having joined the women's team, as an example.The swimmer

Piers Morgan is coming back with a bang for his new weeknight show Uncensored on TalkTV, as ex-US president Donald Trump is the first to be interviewed on it - and the viewing is guaranteed to be explosive. However, Trump has already issued two statements insisting that video clips for the show's trailer portray him in a misleading light.

Well it has certainly started with a bang.

Piers Morgan has said Donald Trump looks "bonkers" as he continued his war of words with the former US president.The ex-Good Morning Britain host was responding after Trump criticised him in a statement about his upcoming interview with Piers.Writing in The Sun, Piers referred to a heated part of the interview where the pair clashed over the results of the 2020 US presidential election.Directly addressing Trump, he wrote: "You reiterated in your statement that I’m a fool if I truly believe those results."Well, I do — as do many senior Republicans from Mitch McConnell to Mike Pence — so I guess I must identify myself, by your criteria, as a fool."That doesn’t change my conviction that you lost the 2020 election fairly, and to date you’ve produced no hard evidence to suggest otherwise."Until or if you do, I politely suggest you stop perpetuating such absurd delusion which just makes you look like the world’s sorest loser and slightly bonkers."Trump had earlier accused Piers of sharing "fake news" after he posted an edited clip on his Twitter page of the interview that made it seem like the former president had stormed out.The 30-second clip shows the pair arguing over Trump's claims the 2020 election was rigged, with Morgan, 57, telling him he "hasn't produced the hard evidence".In what is dubbed, "The most explosive interview of the year", the 75-year-old is heard telling Morgan: "I don't think you're real" before standing up and saying "turn the camera off" as he proceeds to leave the interview.In his statement, Trump claimed the clip was altered to make him look bad.He said: "Piers Morgan, like the rest of the fake news media, attempted to unlawfully and deceptively edit his long and tedious interview."He wanted to make

Kim Kardashian has revealed that her boyfriend Pete Davidson owns items from her shapewear company Skims. Kardashian, 41, discussed the items that the 28-year-old comedian has during a recent interview with E! News. According to the model, her boyfriend feels “super comfy” in Skims “T-shirts” and “underwear”.

Piers Morgan, 57, found himself at the centre of controversy last year after he suddenly left Good Morning Britain following his comments about Meghan Markle.The broadcaster sparked over 57,000 Ofcom complaints after saying he didn't believe a word Prince Harry's wife said during the pair’s landmark interview with Oprah Winfrey.Now, Piers has returned to the ITV studios for a candid chat with Lorraine Kelly on her eponymous show.During the interview, Piers discussed his new TalkTV series, Uncensored, which is set to kick off with a 75-minute interview with former US President Donald Trump.He also addressed his shock exit from Good Morning Britain as he once again clarified he did not want to leave.Piers began: “On the last day we finally got our highest ever ratings and beat the BBC.“And I wasn't expecting a carriage clock Lorraine, but I wasn't expecting to leave the building either, so I'm sorry I had to leave."He insisted: "Just to be clear, I didn't want to leave. It wasn't my choice to leave.“I was just told, 'You've got to apologise or you have to leave.'“I said, 'Why would I apologise for something I believe?'"I don't think anyone, by the way, should apologise for an honestly held opinion."Piers went on to highlight the “lovely time” he had throughout his years working for the broadcaster as he heaped praise on his former co-star Susanna Reid.He described his working relationship with Susanna as an “arranged marriage” as he explained the dynamic between them.“I did have a great time there. I had a lovely time at ITV.

Good Morning Britain presenter Piers Morgan announced that he would be launching a new talk show back in September 2021.The global TV show featuring the controversial, outspoken host is part of a deal with News Corp - the parent organisation of News UK - and Fox News Media. TalkTV, on which Uncensored will air, will include other hosts like Adam Boulton and Kate McCann, Anas Sarwar, Bim Afolami, Emily Sheffield, Grace Blakeley, Isabel Oakeshott, James Slack, Miatta Fahnbulleh and Tan Dhesi.Here's what you need to know about when Piers Morgan Uncensored will air and if new channel TalkTV will be free to watch.Piers Morgan Uncensored will begin airing on Monday April 25, 2022 at 8pm.

Piers Morgan has admitted he’s disappointed that Caitlyn Jenner pulled out of his new TV series after the backlash over a trailer for his interview with Donald Trump. In the promo, Piers enters a heated debate with the former US President as he disagrees with Trump’s view that the previous election was rigged. Since the clip was released this morning, Trump has personally contacted Piers Morgan and labelled him “a fool”, claiming he edited the interview to look like he stormed out.

Piers Morgan has aimed another swipe at Meghan Markle as he compares her relation to veracity to "what Putin is to humanity".The former Life Stories host, 57, made the comments in a new column ahead of the debut of his new TalkTV show, Uncensored, next week.Last year the star left his presenting responsibilities on GMB after saying that he "didn't believe a word" the Duchess of Sussex had said.Piers made the comments following Meghan's landmark interview with Oprah Winfrey where she claimed she faced mental health struggles as part of the royal family.The next morning on GMB, Piers told how he didn't believe the Duchess' claims before disagreeing with ITV weatherman Alex Beresford and storming off set.In a savage new jibe, the host of TalkTV's new show Piers Morgan: Uncensored branded his removal from the ITV programme as "cowardly censorship" while taking another swipe at Meghan."But my enforced removal from Good Morning Britain last year for refusing to apologise for an honest opinion that Meghan Markle is to veracity what Vladimir Putin is to humanity was cowardly corporate censorship, and I’m confident that if Princess Pinocchio writes to my new boss Rupert Murdoch demanding my head on a plate – as she did to ITV’s CEO Dame Carolyn McCall – she won’t be quite so successful," he wrote in The Spectator.Elsewhere, the star spoke at the press event for his new show, revealing that his stance on the Duchess of Sussex hasn't changed.Piers said: "I still don't believe a word Meghan Markle says."I think almost everything that comes out of our mouth is complete b******t."However, the star went on to take issue with the fact that his co-host Susanna Reid was allowed to voice her opinion on Meghan's comment, while he

TV personality and journalist Piers Morgan is set to return to screens a year after his controversial exit from Good Morning Britain. The presenter stormed off the ITV show in March 2021 after he clashed with weatherman Alex Beresford over Meghan Markle.

Johnny Depp has sparked a row between former Good Morning Britain host Piers Morgan and Sharon Osbourne amid his ongoing $50 million court case against his ex-wife Amber Heard.Speaking at the press event ahead of the launch of their TalkTV shows, Sharon fired back at Piers after he branded what was being said in the court case "disgusting".When asked what topics he'd cover on his talk show today, Piers said that he'd want to discuss the $50 million lawsuit Depp has brought against his ex-wife.Piers said: "I'd be talking about Johnny Depp and Amber Heard and this terrible court case."They're trashing each other all over again."However, the wife of rocker Ozzy Osbournewas quick to warn Piers off speaking about the Pirates of the Caribbean actor.She cut in: "I have to say Piers, our first fight -don't talk about my Johnny Depp that way!"But Piers promptly fired back, branding the court case a "s**t show".He said to his friend: "Sharon Come on."Well, we're gonna have this debate when we get on air but honestly, the pair of them deserve each other."What an absolute s**t show.""The pair of them, honestly, I can't read any more about how much these two hate each other or how abusive they were to each other."It's disgusting."I mean, some of the stuff coming out of this latest case is disgusting," Piers added.Sharon continued to rage at the Uncensored host: "Don't you talk about Johnny that way!"Piers went on to invite the flame-haired TV personality on to his show so they can discuss the ongoing court case.He admitted to Sharon: "Well, you know better than me."Well save this debate for when we get on as actually that case will still be raging."Alright, you're booked first week for the Johnny Depp debate, saint or sinner," he

long-awaited return to British TV this morning, appearing on ITV’s morning chat show “Lorraine.”Morgan discussed a range of topics with host Lorraine Kelly – from his explosive interview with Donald Trump to his firm stance on trans athletes in women’s sports.It was the first time in over a year that Morgan has appeared on ITV daytime since his very abrupt exit from Good Morning Britain.While his heated chat with Donald Trump has yet to be aired, the former president blasted Morgan as “very dishonest” while walking out of the interview in a recently-shared promo clip.Trump stormed out of the room after being pressed on his claims that he lost the 2020 presidential election due to voter fraud.“We had a very heated debate about his repeated claim that he didn’t lose the last election,” said Morgan, who described himself as “a very frustrated liberal.”“He has concocted a story with no evidence so far, that it was all fraudulent,” he added.On my way back to ITV for first time since I departed rather suddenly last year. Will be giving my first interview about the big Trump scoop to @reallorraine on @lorraine – whose studio is right next to @GMB ..

Piers Morgan branded Alex Beresford an "idiot" during a segment on Lorraine which saw him march off an ITV studio for a second time.Piers was a guest on Lorraine Kelly’s ITV lunchtime show and the topic of conversation turned to his resignation from GMB.

Piers Morgan blasted former US president Donald Trump as "ridiculous" for storming off his new TV show, Uncensored.

Lorraine viewers were unimpressed this morning after Piers Morgan referred to Alex Beresford as "that idiot" more than a year on from his surprise departure from GMB - and Lorraine laughed it off.

Lorraine Kelly said Piers Morgan was 'fired up' as he said he 'waited a year' to make his ITV return. The TV star hasn't been seen on the channel since shortly after his dramatic Good Morning Britain exit last March.

Piers Morgan said Donald Trump "foamed at the mouth" with rage during a fiery clash moments before their TV interview.

Piers Morgan 'stormed off' during an interview with Lorraine Kelly as they discussed his Good Morning Britain exit.

Piers Morgan made his long-awaited return to ITV on Thursday but ditched the Good Morning Britain studio to chat with Lorraine Kelly. It is the first time the network's former presenter has appeared on the channel since his dramatic exit from the news programme last March.

Controversial host Piers Morgan has revealed that the first guest on his new TV show is none other than former US president Donald Trump.The former Good Morning Britain presenter, 57, has been teasing his social media followers for days as he gets ready for the launch of his brand new show. Sharing a short clip of the explosive interview Piers said: "At 9pm tonight, I will reveal my first guest on @PiersUncensored.