PIERS IS OFF
Piers Morgan fans react to his shock exit from Good Morning Britain after nearly six years at the helm
PIERS Morgan's fans have reacted to his shock exit from Good Morning Britain after nearly six years at the helm.
The outspoken TV host - who has headed the show since 2015 - received 41,000 complaints of his comments on Meghan Markle's Oprah interview.
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But Piers has now quit Good Morning Britain after a tumultuous day, which included storming off after engaging in a row with co-star Alex Beresford.
Fans have spoken out about his exit, with some celebrating his departure and others mourning the loss to morning TV.
One person said: " Well I'm devastated for you! I love a good debate in the mornings and usually agree with you. good luck"
A second said: "Nooooo…. you can’t resign… I agreed with everything you said, it will not be the same without you…."
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A third remarked: "@mrdanwalker has defeated @piersmorgan… Well, more Piers defeated himself, but, a win is a win"
A fourth added: "Piers Morgan leaving #GMB is great news and will be a fresh start for the whole show in which others can give opinions like @alexberesfordTV did today and not be shouted down as they have been in the past. Who should replace him?"
Piers, 55, repeatedly made dismissive comments about Meghan's claims to have had issues with her mental health during the show.
She told Oprah Winfrey she felt like she "didn't want to be alive anymore" in her bombshell interview.
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But on Monday's Good Morning Britain, Morgan said he "didn't believe a word" of it.
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."
The dramatic move comes less than an hour after Ofcom announced it was launching a probe into his Meghan remarks.
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And earlier today a petition to sack Piers from GMB over his comments about Meghan had amassed more than 88,000 signatures.
Morgan's comments on Monday were criticised by mental health charity Mind.
The journalist appeared unconcerned by the public’s calls and pointed out that he hasn’t been sacked yet in an earlier tweet.
He said: “Lots of people on here want me fired for expressing my opinion on the Pinocchio Princess.
“If you want to join them, there are various petitions still doing the rounds from the last few times you've all tried, and failed, to have me fired for saying what I think.”
Piers Morgan storms off GMB set after Alex Beresford blasts him over Meghan Markle interview
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