The Good Morning Britain presenter left the ITV breakfast show in March. <\/p>
Ofcom has concluded that Piers Morgan\u2019s comments about Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, and her interview with Oprah Winfrey on Good Morning Britain back in March did not breach its rules.<\/p>\n
The regulator announced its findings this morning, ruling that Morgan\u2019s right to freedom of expression was a factor in the decision.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis was a finely-balanced decision. Mr Morgan\u2019s comments were potentially harmful and offensive to viewers, and we recognise the strong public reaction to them,\u201d Ofcom said in a statement.<\/p>\n
Today we\u2019ve concluded our investigation into Piers Morgan\u2019s comments on Good Morning Britain in the wake of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex\u2019s interview with Oprah Winfrey.
Read our decision and the reasons for it here (pdf) \u27a1\ufe0f https:\/\/t.co\/bzU8cZ4Saz<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/cc8x7ct7av<\/a><\/p>\u2014 Ofcom (@Ofcom) September 1, 2021<\/a><\/blockquote>\u201cBut we also took full account of freedom of expression. Under our rules, broadcasters can include controversial opinions as part of legitimate debate in the public interest, and the strong challenge to Mr Morgan from other contributors provided important context for viewers.\u201d<\/p>\n
The broadcasting regulator added that it had reminded ITV \u201cto take greater care around content discussing mental health and suicide\u201d in the future.<\/p>\n
\u201cITV might consider the use of timely warnings or signposting of support services to ensure viewers are properly protected.\u201d<\/p>\n
Morgan took to Twitter to share Ofcom\u2019s verdict, writing: \u201cI\u2019m delighted Ofcom has endorsed my right to disbelieve the Duke & Duchess of Sussex\u2019s incendiary claims to Oprah Winfrey, many of which have proven to be untrue.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is a resounding victory for free speech and a resounding defeat for Princess Pinocchios,\u201d he added. \u201cDo I get my job back?\u201d<\/p>\n
I\u2019m delighted OFCOM has endorsed my right to disbelieve the Duke & Duchess of Sussex\u2019s incendiary claims to Oprah Winfrey, many of which have proven to be untrue. This is a resounding victory for free speech and a resounding defeat for Princess Pinocchios.
Do I get my job back? pic.twitter.com\/czhzeejYpa<\/a><\/p>\u2014 Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) September 1, 2021<\/a><\/blockquote>In March, Morgan addressed Meghan Markle\u2019s comments during her interview with Oprah Winfrey, in which she said there was a time when she \u201cdidn\u2019t want to be alive anymore\u201d, with Morgan telling Good Morning Britain viewers: \u201cI\u2019m sorry, I don\u2019t believe a word [Markle] says. I wouldn\u2019t believe her if she read me a weather report, and the fact that she\u2019s fired up this onslaught against our royal family, I think is contemptible.\u201d<\/p>\n
The following day, Morgan stormed off the set of the ITV breakfast programme after a debate with co-host Alex Beresford over his comments and later in the day, ITV confirmed that Morgan would be leaving Good Morning Britain<\/a>.<\/p>\n
Find something to watch tonight with our\u00a0TV Guide<\/a>.<\/span><\/strong><\/section>\n
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