New York (CNN Business) Piers Morgan, who prompted backlash and an investigation from the UK's media regulator over comments about Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, will depart "Good Morning Britain," ITV abruptly announced Tuesday. "Following discussions with ITV, Piers Morgan has decided now is the time to leave Good Morning Britain," ITV said in a short statement. Morgan did not immediately reply to a request for comment. Earlier in the day, Morgan walked off the "Good Morning Britain" set after he was skewered by a co-host for his criticism of Harry and Meghan. After Oprah Winfrey's interview with Harry and Meghan — in which Meghan revealed she had previously had suicidal thoughts and said a royal family member had raised concerns about the skin tone of her child — Morgan made a number of comments lampooning the couple.

Source: CNN March 09, 2021 18:45 UTC