Ranvir Singh says Piers Morgan complaints ‘had to be taken seriously’ as she replaces him on GMB after dramatic exit
RANVIR Singh said that the complaints against Piers Morgan “had to be taken seriously” as she replaced him on Good Morning Britain today. The 55-year-old presenter dramatically quit the show last night – after racking up more than 41,000 Ofcom complaints. Viewers had been left outraged after Monday’s episode, which saw him accuse Meghan Markle […]
RANVIR Singh said that the complaints against Piers Morgan “had to be taken seriously” as she replaced him on Good Morning Britain today.
The 55-year-old presenter dramatically quit the show last night – after racking up more than 41,000 Ofcom complaints.
Viewers had been left outraged after Monday’s episode, which saw him accuse Meghan Markle of lying about being suicidal and struggling with her mental health.
And 43-year-old Ranvir acknowledged these concerns at the start of today’s GMB – agreeing that Piers‘ comments required action.
She said of his exit: “The decision has been made, and I think when there are thousands of complaints about something things have to be taken seriously.
“And also, of course, Buckingham Palace are taking what Meghan said very seriously.”
Her comments came after co-host Susanna Reid paid emotional tribute to Piers – admitting that although they often disagreed she will miss him, but “shows go on”.
Susanna took a moment to brace herself on the show before breaking her silence, where she told viewers: “Piers and I have disagreed on many things and that dynamic was one of the things that viewers loved about the programme.
“He is without a doubt an outspoken, challenging, opinionated, disruptive broadcaster – he has many critics and he has many fans.
“You will know that I disagreed with him about Meghan’s interview, he himself clarified his comments about her mental health on the show yesterday.
“There are many voices on GMB, and everyone has their say – but now Piers has decided to leave the programme.”
The presenter continued: “Some of you may cheer and others will boo, he has been my presenting partner Monday to Wednesday for more than five years.
“During Brexit, and the pandemic, and other issues, he has been a voice for many of you – and a voice that many of you rallied against.
“It is certainly going to be very different, but shows go on and so on we go.”
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Susanna took a deep breath as Ranvir told her: “Well said, that can’t have been easy” – as her co-star shook her head in agreement.
Yesterday it was revealed that TV regulator Ofcom had received over 41,000 complaints about Piers’ Meghan comments following her and Prince Harry’s bombshell Oprah interview.
The official report came just hours after Piers sensationally walked off set when GMB co-star Alex Beresford confronted him on the remarks live on air.
He chose to dramatically resign from the show when ITV execs ordered him to apologise to Alex on air for the clash – refusing to say sorry and bringing an immediate end to his six-year reign on the breakfast show.