'Same rules as everyone' Piers Morgan praises Australia's choice to deport Novak Djokovic

Former Good Morning Britain presenter Piers Morgan claims he was censored by ITV for his views on Meghan Markle.

HE WAS the youngest editor in Fleet St history, went on to become Britain’s most in-demand broadcaster, and has a little black book that reads like a Who’s Who of the planet’s biggest stars. But who would Piers Morgan invite to his dream dinner? And which A-lister can knock back the most drinks? Here, he reveals all with 10 quickfire questions. Biggest lightweight? Simon Cowell – his idea of a big night out these days is a vegan sausage roll and two low-alcohol beers.

Piers Morgan has taken to Twitter to share his memories of meeting Sir Sidney Poitier and his wife Joanna Shimkus, 78, following the tragic news of the Oscar-winning actor’s death at the age of 94 today.The former Good Morning Britain presenter recalled chatting to the couple at Jackie Collins’ LA home a few years ago as he paid tribute to Sidney and his “great Hollywood marriage”.The star shared an extract from one of his Daily Mail Event columns from 2014, which detailed their meeting, in view of his 7.9 million followers this evening.He penned alongside it: “Had the pleasure of meeting Sidney Poitier and his delightful wife Joanna at a dinner party at Jackie Collins’ LA home a few years ago, and they told me this lovely story which I wrote about in my Mail diary. “They had one of the great Hollywood marriages.”In his column, Piers revealed that upon meeting Canadian actress Joanna, he took the opportunity to ask her “What’s the best and worst thing about living with an icon?”Joanna went on to give Piers a witty answer that detailed the “terrible mistake” she had made, which impacted the course of their relationship.She cheekily replied: “Well, the best is that Sidney’s just as nice, decent and charming as you would think, which is why I’ve been with him for 48 years. “The worst is that I made a terrible mistake when we first started dating and cooked him a really good meal. “Since then, I’ve had to cook him a really good meal every damn night for 48 years!” Piers went on to admit he then walked straight over to Sir Sidney to spill on his other half’s biggest regret.He continued: “I told him Joanna’s big regret and he burst out laughing. “‘That’s true – after that first meal, I realised she was a wonderful cook, so I

I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! hosts Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly, both 46, poked fun at tennis player Novak Djokovic today as they discussed their show’s possible return to the jungle.Their comments come as Djokovic, 34, awaits a decision on his deportation from Australia.In conversation with BBC Radio 1 Breakfast presenter Scott Mills, presenters Ant and Dec discussed their most recent series of I’m A Celebrity. Scott, 47, began by complimenting the series, applauding the duo for continuing on in spite of the issues caused by Storm Arwen and the looming presence of COVID-19. Usually, the show takes place in the heart of the Australian jungle, but, for the past two years, the series has been filmed in Gwrych Castle in North Wales due to the pandemic. Dec explained: “It was so difficult to do the show this year with the storm and just with the continual drama of Covid. “Covid wardens were going round shouting ‘Two metres!’ everywhere you walk. “It was just so difficult to get the show on air, so we’re just thrilled that we got it on air and it was good - we really enjoyed it.”Despite his positive outlook on the UK-based version of the series, Dec admitted that his team have been missing the jungle.“The people of Wales made us feel very welcome again, but we are ready to go back to Australia, I think,” he confessed.

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

PIERS Morgan revealed he spent six years living inside the five-star Beverly Wilshire hotel during his time working in the US. The 56-year-old broadcaster now owns a plush villa in the city, where he has spent the festive period with his family.

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 last night insisted “We must draw a line on trolls” as it emerged a suspect has been arrested for making death threats against him. Officers from two of the country’s biggest police forces have been probing chilling messages sent to the TV star and his eldest son Spencer. Last night Piers, 56, said: “People think it’s perfectly OK to make death threats to public figures on social media but it’s not — there has to be a line drawn, especially when family members are targeted.

Rafael Nadal had the perfect reaction when rival Novak Djokovic was denied entry into Australia due to him not being vaccinated!

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

Novak Djokovic sparked backlash after telling fans he was given exemption permission to head Down Under for the upcoming Australian Open. After arriving in the country, he was denied entry after reportedly failing to provide necessary evidence for vaccine exemption.The 34-year-old is said to have applied for a visa that doesn't support vaccination exemption on medical grounds.His appeal to stay in the country has been adjourned until Monday.Today Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison said the tennis star was at risk of being sent back home.Reacting to the news on Twitter, Jon Snow, 74, wrote: "Novak Djokovic to be deported from Australia.Stacey Solomon questions if she 'should go ahead with our wedding’"Finally, proof positive that no one is too rich or too famous to evade Covid vaccination."The news has divided many who shared their thoughts on Twitter.Alastair McAlpine wrote: "A slap in the face for those who actually follow the rules.

PIERS Morgan has given fans a rare peek inside the grounds of his luxury £4.2million Beverly Hills villa. The former Good Morning Britain star, 56, spent the festive period in his second home in Los Angeles, and he's begun the year by working on his tan. The broadcaster lounged in his garden under the blue sky and took a picture of the outside of his house which he then shared on Instagram.

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.

In his most recent column, Jeremy Clarkson described an incident involving a cow that left him with “smashed testicles”.Sharing coverage of the story, it appears journalist Piers Morgan, 56, could not resist poking fun at the Clarkson’s Farm presenter.On Twitter, Piers shared a MailOnline article about Clarkson's admission, in view of his 7.9 million followers, which had the caption: “Jeremy Clarkson reveals he suffered 'smashed testicles' after being attacked by a cow.”Piers retweeted the story with the words: “Is it too late to give that cow a New Year honour?”The former Good Morning Britain host appeared to receive a mixed response in the comments section.Andy Thompson wrote: “To be fair to Clarkson, he’s done more for farming within the

Piers Morgan penned in view of his 7.9 million followers: "It’s been brought to my attention that I’ve been photographed with a number of famous people and am therefore guilty by mere association with them.

Taking to Twitter this afternoon, Piers posted a throwback picture of himself smiling and holding his BlackBerry to his ear, in view of his 7.9 million followers. The company, which now provides security software, has stated that the iconic devices "will no longer reliably function" from today, including for calls and texts.Piers, 56, wrote: “RIP BlackBerry. I once loved you so much that I even did commercials for you. “But then I succumbed to temptation, bit into a forbidden Apple, and my innocence was lost.Sorry.

PIERS Morgan is making the most of his holiday before returning to work - hitting one of Los Angeles' A-list hotspots. The 56-year-old saw in the New Year at his home in Beverly Hills, and it seems the celebrations are ongoing.

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.

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