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Piers Morgan spotted for the first time since his Meghan Markle rant became Ofcom’s most-complained-about moment

PIERS Morgan has been spotted for the first time since his Meghan Markle rant on Good Morning Britain became Ofcom's most-complained-about moment ever.

The former GMB host stepped out near his home in West London after his rant about the Duchess of Sussex and his ensuing row with weatherman Alex Beresford led to Ofcom receiving 57,121 complaints.

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Piers Morgan picks up groceries as he's spotted for the first time since his GMB rant became Ofcom's most-complained-about moment everCredit: Noble/Draper

Despite the furore over his departure, Piers looked nonplussed as he popped out for groceries - including a crusty baguette.

Now that he's unemployed - for the time being - Piers has ditched his usual smart suits in favour of a much more comfy ensemble.

The 55-year-old TV star wore a navy tracksuit over a matching polo shirt.

He finished off his off-duty look with a pair of trainers and a smart overcoat.

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Piers chatted on the phone while checking on his shoppingCredit: Noble/Draper
Piers has swapped suits for tracksuits during his downtimeCredit: Noble/Draper
He wore a smart overcoat over his tracksuit and trainersCredit: Noble/Draper

Piers talked intensely on the phone during his outing and stopped to check on his groceries.

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Yesterday he brushed off the 57,121 Ofcom complaints sparked by his comments about Meghan Markle.

Last night, Piers retweeted The Sun's story that he'd racked up a record-breaking number of Ofcom complaints.

He wrote: "Only 57,000? I’ve had more people than that come up and congratulate me in the street for what I said.

Piers talked intently on the phone during his outingCredit: Noble/Draper
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"The vast majority of Britons are right behind me."

Meghan said she "didn't want to be alive" after heavy public scrutiny - one of many shocking moments in her Oprah interview.

But Piers fumed on air: "I don't believe a word she says, Meghan Markle. I wouldn't believe a weather report if she read it.

"The fact she has expressed an onslaught against our Royal Family is contemptible."

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Piers fumed on GMB that he doesn't 'believe a word' Meghan Markle saysCredit: pixel8000

He later clashed with co-star Alex Beresford when the 40-year-old accused the host of "trashing" Meghan.

At that, Piers got out of his seat and stormed out of the studio saying: "Sorry, see you later, I can't do this."

Piers quit Good Morning Britain on the night of Tuesday 9 March rather than apologise for saying he did not believe Megan.

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His departure last week came shortly after Ofcom said it had launched an investigation under its harm and offence rules, after receiving more than 41,000 complaints in two days.

An Ofcom spokesperson said: "We have launched an investigation into Monday's episode of Good Morning Britain under our harm and offence rules."

Meghan Markle complained to ITV and Ofcom about PiersCredit: pixel8000

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Less than an hour later, ITV announced Piers Morgan wouldn't be returning to the show.

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ITV said in a statement: "Following discussions with ITV, Piers Morgan has decided now is the time to leave Good Morning Britain.

"ITV has accepted this decision and has nothing further to add."

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