Piers Morgan found an unexpected ally in Sarah Ferguson following the controversy surrounding his comments on Meghan Markle.
The media personality was recently cleared by Ofcom for his remarks on Good Morning Britain, despite receiving a record number of complaints totaling 57,793.
In a 97-page ruling, Ofcom acknowledged that while Piers’ comments were deemed potentially harmful and offensive, censoring such opinions would impede freedom of expression.
A Channel 5 documentary titled “Fergie and Meghan, The Inconvenient Royals” is set to air, drawing parallels between Meghan and Sarah Ferguson’s experiences.
Piers celebrated the verdict as a triumph for free speech and a blow to what he dubbed “Princess Pinocchio.”
His departure from the morning show, prompted by a clash with weather presenter Alex Beresford, sparked widespread criticism, including from mental health charity Mind.
While initially keeping the identities of his supporters under wraps, Piers later revealed that Sarah Ferguson, the ex-wife of Prince Andrew, had reached out to him.
In a column for the Mail on Sunday, Piers shared a message from Sarah expressing appreciation for his outspokenness.
He hinted at a potential collaboration, joking about starting a new breakfast show together.
Ofcom’s ruling highlighted the importance of a balanced debate on the show, noting that co-host Susanna Reid and Chris Ship’s failure to challenge Piers’ views could have left viewers unprotected.
Piers, in his Daily Mail column, lamented being forced to leave his job due to his refusal to believe what he perceived as falsehoods.
Meghan Markle, who filed the complaints against Piers, has not publicly commented on the ruling.
Meanwhile, at the National Television Awards, longtime hosts Ant and Dec clinched the Best Presenter award for the 20th consecutive year.
Piers took to Twitter to congratulate them, albeit with a hint of sarcasm, suggesting it was time for a change in the winners’ circle.
Following the awards ceremony, Ant and Dec subtly addressed Piers’ absence, emphasizing that the night was not about him.
Piers, on the other hand, expressed his belief that it was time for a shift in the accolades, questioning the duo’s continued success.
The ongoing saga between Piers Morgan and his critics continues to captivate audiences, with no end in sight to the debates surrounding freedom of speech and media accountability.
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