Piers Morgan finally reveals he’s signed a two-year deal with Good Morning Britain – and fans are thrilled
PIERS Morgan has finally revealed he’s signed a new two-year deal with Good Morning Britain – and fans are thrilled.
The 54-year-old has been snapped up by ITV for the daytime TV show as well as two further series of Life Stories.
Piers – who often divides viewers with his outspoken nature and views – has seen ratings soar since joining GMB with Susanna Reid.
Updating fans on social media, Piers said: “*BREAKING NEWS* After weeks of frenzied global, possibly galactic speculation, I’m delighted to announce I’ve just signed a new 2-year deal with ITV to co-present
@GMB & two more 5-part series of Life Stories.
“What could be a better Christmas present for the nation?”
It’s thought Piers was locked in tough negotiations with the channel in recent months as his contract came to an end.
Just after 6am this morning he made a point of reminding bosses his contract runs out this week.
Piers said to producers live on the show: “If I haven’t signed my contract I’m out of here on Wednesday.
“You’ve got three days to get me to sign it or otherwise I’m gone.
“Come January 6 I’ll be on a beach somewhere, LA probably.”
After finishing hosting GMB with Susanna, Piers made the announcement on Twitter that he’s staying put for two years.
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One fan said: “Rejoice at this news ….can this week get any better???? Oh and @kategarraway is back too !!!”
Another added: “Ha ha. You got the last laugh. ITV knows an audience pleaser when they see one.”
Someone else admitted: “Couldn’t live without you.”
Viewers launched a petition to keep Piers on the show after some critics wanted him fired when he declared he was identifying as a penguin.