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Piers Morgan storms off set after being called out by Alex, the GMB weatherman, on his behaviour

892 replies

chomalungma · 09/03/2021 07:54

And his obsession with Meghan Markle.

Good. Piers Morgan is obsessed with her. And Alex called it right.

twitter.com/chrisrickett/status/1369177870191460353

OP posts:
Sparklingbrook · 09/03/2021 13:36

@AngelaMerkelEyeRoll

If it was staged this has backfired on GMB. Beresford should be the co presenter. Let Piers do the weather and have his little rants.
Maybe AB doesn't want to be the co presenter. Maybe he'll get some juicy job opportunities away from GMB after this.
JustLyra · 09/03/2021 13:38

If he keeps his job after his comments to Charlotte Hawkins this morning and then stomping off in a huff being challenged about his behaviour toward another woman you have to wonder what that says about ITV bosses and their attitude to women

Mrsjayy · 09/03/2021 13:47

What did he say to Charlotte?

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chomalungma · 09/03/2021 13:49

He won't be able to criticise anyone else for walking out - given his reaction.

Alex spoke truth to him.
He couldn't take it.

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RainingBatsAndFrogs · 09/03/2021 13:51

ugh - making Charlotte Hawkins parade like that was horrible.

It doesn't matter what your opinion of M&H is - whether you love or hate them is not a reason for bullying obsession on national TV from a man who regularly makes racially offensive comments (including that embarrassing clip where he spoke in fake Chinese ) and has used his position to hound and hound a woman who actually has done nothing illegal, corrupt etc.

He is a vile misogynist and if this is all about ratings there is no point just moaning about it, we need to stop watching him, and ITV.

It is a serious issue, and not 'froth' when people comment in this stuff. The JK horror showed what can happen when TV is used as an arena in which to bully and humiliate people. ITV is a prime national TV station.

It is a national embarrassment when America watches one of its citizens talk about her feelings at the hands of our establishment. Because whatever your beliefs about her, it's hard to think 'no smoke without fire' - when Princess Michael of Kent wore a brooch of a caricature black person to meet her (how ignorant and unaware, really), when our Prime Minister talks about 'picaninninies' while on state business.

Roussette · 09/03/2021 13:53

Tells you all you need to know. She had drinks with Piers. So say on the way to going out with Harry (so Piers says but I don't believe much of what he says)
He thought he had a new bestie.
No.
She ghosted him. Don't blame her, he's as leaky as a colander.

So he was miffed and has spent years obsessively running her down. If it were me I'd be getting a harrassment order out on him.

RainingBatsAndFrogs · 09/03/2021 13:53

@Mrsjayy

What did he say to Charlotte?
He said it was a sign of summer when she turned up for work in a mini skirt and he told her to stand up and show everyone. He went on and on about it.

She was wearing a perfectly normal above the knee length skirt, she was obviously embarrassed and awkward while he had the camera focus on her legs.

The producers and director should have stopped it, too.

I would be putting in a complaint if I were her.

Port1aCastis · 09/03/2021 13:53

I'm appalled at the obnoxious twat Morgans behaviour and yes it's time he was called out, by God there's a world out there and we're in a pandemic but all he can do is bully a woman.

The BBC news page has this on him

www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-56334082

derxa · 09/03/2021 13:55

when our Prime Minister talks about 'picaninninies' while on state business. Except he didn't
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politics/boris-johnson-desperately-defends-piccaninnies-17281479

Mrsjayy · 09/03/2021 14:04

13:53RainingBatsAndFrogs

Mrsjayy

What did he say to Charlotte?

*He said it was a sign of summer when she turned up for work in a mini skirt and he told her to stand up and show everyone. He went on and on about it.

She was wearing a perfectly normal above the knee length skirt, she was obviously embarrassed and awkward while he had the camera focus on her legs.

The producers and director should have stopped it, too.

I would be putting in a complaint if I were her*

Urgh what a revolting man !

Sparklingbrook · 09/03/2021 14:08

I thought it was a skirt and top but it was a dress.

www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/gmb-viewers-slam-piers-morgan-23632859

CrunchyBiscs · 09/03/2021 14:17

I suggested it was staged - I now suggest why it was staged- as were his sexist comments to Charlotte ........ I bet he has a new job lined up somewhere, and to make sure the new role gets headlines he gets 'fired' in a fake scandal at ITV.

And moves to one of the new radio channels.

CrunchyBiscs · 09/03/2021 14:19

He has been in the media for most of his life and knows how to pull strings. Either this or a nervous breakdown (unlikely).

Sparklingbrook · 09/03/2021 14:24

I am quite surprised he's stayed as long as he has TBH. He could walk away at any time, it's not like he would have to get a minimum wage job to make ends meet or anything.

I would not be at all surprised if he has a new job lined up or one day just decides he CBA playing the part any more.

He has an 8 year old daughter so probably best by the time she's a teenager he's stopped shouting on the TV in the mornings.

RantyAnty · 09/03/2021 14:25

Morgan is an overgrown toddler.

Alex Beresford called him out in a well-spoken manner. I hope he gets more presenter roles. Plus, he is easy on the eye.

Sparklingbrook · 09/03/2021 14:28

Plus, he is easy on the eye

Oooh now, are you allowed to objectify him like that? Shock Grin

I see him on The One Show maybe.

Mrsjayy · 09/03/2021 14:30

Why wouldn't he stay with ITV who else is going to take him ?

Lampzade · 09/03/2021 14:33

@RainingBatsAndFrogs

ugh - making Charlotte Hawkins parade like that was horrible.

It doesn't matter what your opinion of M&H is - whether you love or hate them is not a reason for bullying obsession on national TV from a man who regularly makes racially offensive comments (including that embarrassing clip where he spoke in fake Chinese ) and has used his position to hound and hound a woman who actually has done nothing illegal, corrupt etc.

He is a vile misogynist and if this is all about ratings there is no point just moaning about it, we need to stop watching him, and ITV.

It is a serious issue, and not 'froth' when people comment in this stuff. The JK horror showed what can happen when TV is used as an arena in which to bully and humiliate people. ITV is a prime national TV station.

It is a national embarrassment when America watches one of its citizens talk about her feelings at the hands of our establishment. Because whatever your beliefs about her, it's hard to think 'no smoke without fire' - when Princess Michael of Kent wore a brooch of a caricature black person to meet her (how ignorant and unaware, really), when our Prime Minister talks about 'picaninninies' while on state business.

This
Roussette · 09/03/2021 14:34

Well.... America got fed up with him so his world is narrowing somewhat.

1forAll74 · 09/03/2021 14:34

I don't know why he considers himself as the top dog, and worlds authority,on anything and everything, and is generally a pie faced unpleasant man, He needs someone to knock him down, but sadly he keeps remaining in the spotlight,with his nasty and scathing comments about lots of people and situations.

singingsoprano · 09/03/2021 14:34

@Lampzade

What really angered me about Piers , was his insistence that Meghan was lying about being suicidal. This really upset me
@Lampzade I agree and I have made a complaint to Ofcom.
Lampzade · 09/03/2021 14:41

I think Piers started off as the pantomime villain and Susannah his helpless , exasperated side kick.
Now Piers is a bona fide bully and Susannah is a cowardly fence sitter .

Lampzade · 09/03/2021 14:43

@singingsoprano- I will do the same

derxa · 09/03/2021 14:45

@CrunchyBiscs

I suggested it was staged - I now suggest why it was staged- as were his sexist comments to Charlotte ........ I bet he has a new job lined up somewhere, and to make sure the new role gets headlines he gets 'fired' in a fake scandal at ITV.

And moves to one of the new radio channels.

You could well be right
singingsoprano · 09/03/2021 14:45

@Lampzade, yes, the more complaints they get the better. It might have an impact. Smile