Piers Morgan Acknowledges Meghan Markle in Sports Journalism Awards Speech

Piers Morgan, the recipient of the prestigious Scoop of the Year award at the Sports Journalism Awards ceremony on Monday evening, 6th March, made a surprising mention of Meghan Markle during his acceptance speech.

While expressing gratitude to those who had contributed to his success, the renowned broadcaster decided to attribute a part of his achievement to Meghan Markle, stating, “I'd also like to thank Meghan Markle, without whom there wouldn't be a talk TV.”

The unexpected reference to Meghan Markle by Piers Morgan reportedly elicited groans and audible expressions of discomfort from attendees at the event.

In light of this development, The Independent has sought comments from representatives of the Duchess of Sussex regarding the matter.

It is noteworthy that Piers Morgan has been a vocal critic of Meghan Markle for an extended period.

His contentious stance on the Duchess of Sussex came under intense scrutiny when he departed from his anchoring role at Good Morning Britain following widespread backlash over his remarks concerning Meghan's interview with Oprah Winfrey.

During the much-discussed conversation between Harry and Meghan with Oprah in 2021, Meghan candidly disclosed her struggles with mental health, including experiencing suicidal thoughts while fulfilling her duties within the Royal Family.

In response, Piers Morgan publicly expressed disbelief in Meghan's revelations about her mental health challenges.

The aftermath of Morgan's controversial statements led to significant public outcry and demands for his dismissal from Good Morning Britain.

Eventually, in the face of mounting pressure, Piers Morgan opted to exit the program after refusing to issue an apology for his contentious remarks.

Subsequently, he made a return to television in 2022 with his news and commentary show, Piers Morgan Uncensored on talk TV, featuring notable figures such as former US President Donald Trump.

In a recent episode of Piers Morgan Uncensored on Fox Nation, the hosts engaged in a discussion critiquing Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's response to an invitation to King Charles III's coronation on Fox and Friends Monday.

Morgan speculated that the royal couple might attend the event with the intention of capitalizing on it for potential future projects, such as books or documentaries.

Reports indicate that Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have been invited to attend King Charles III's coronation scheduled for May, as detailed by the Sunday Times.

However, it remains uncertain whether the Duke and Duchess of Sussex will be present at the ceremony.