Alex bravely says, "You've made it abundantly clear multiple times on this programme," bringing attention to Piers's personal grudge against the Duchess. Surprisingly, Piers walks off the stage, declaring, "Okay, I'm done with this...," rather than taking the criticism head-on as a good journalist would. Apologies. No. Apologies. You can make fun of me, buddy, but not on my own programme. I'll see you later. I'm sorry, but I can't handle this." Viewers are shocked and in astonishment as the entire thing plays out in front of them. Is Piers's era as the face of morning television coming to an end? But there's still more!
Piers, who never backs from a controversy, uses Twitter to give his reason for leaving abruptly. In an effort to repair his reputation, he tweets, "I was annoyed, went for a little cool-down, and came back to finish the discussion." Ahh, the age-old "cool-down" justification. This is a tactic often used by people who are under pressure. Piers returns to the set as the dust settles, prepared to refute any claims of impropriety and uphold his professionalism. Attempting to brush off the humiliating situation, he says, "What we need to do, Alex, is talk to each other in a civilised manner, given that we work on the same show, as part of the same team." But, Piers, deeds speak louder than words.
Let's now talk about the big issue, which is Piers' unrelenting criticism of Meghan Markle, especially in light of her admissions regarding her mental health issues. In her ground-breaking Oprah Winfrey interview, Meghan courageously opened up about her darkest experiences, admitting that she had considered suicide. Piers expressed indignation from both viewers and mental health organisations when she questioned the veracity of her experiences, in contrast to demonstrating empathy. The twist, though, is Piers's relationship—or lack thereof—with Meghan personally. The two are said to have had a cordial meeting in 2015, but Meghan is said to have severed her relationship with Prince Harry thereafter. What a royal letdown! Piers's damaged dignity seems to have been the driving force behind his unrelenting assault on the Duchess.
More than just an ego battle, what we saw that memorable morning was a sobering reminder of the power dynamics that exist in the media. Once an unstoppable behemoth of morning television, Piers Morgan is now mired in controversy and his reputation is in jeopardy. There appears to be no end in sight to Meghan and Harry's ongoing struggle against the tabloid press's relentless scrutiny.
