In a surprising turn of events, Piers Morgan left attendees speechless with an unexpected tribute to Meghan Markle during his acceptance speech.
The former host of Good Morning Britain, aged 58, was honored for his remarkable conversation with football legend Cristiano Ronaldo. As he playfully teased his TV rival, Dan Walker, telling him to "F off," Piers swiftly shifted the tone of his speech and directed his attention to the Duchess of Sussex.
In his speech, Piers humorously alluded to losing his job at Good Morning Britain following his controversial criticism of Meghan's explosive Oprah Winfrey interview in March 2021.
This incident led to his departure from the show after receiving numerous complaints from ITV viewers who found his comments towards Meghan misogynistic and damaging.
Despite the fallout, Piers found a new home at talkTV and, during his acceptance speech, suggested that everything had unfolded as it should have. He thanked Meghan Markle, jokingly acknowledging her contribution to his career, which led him to talkTV. Piers seized the opportunity to mock rival presenter Dan Walker, who presented him with the coveted TRIC Award.
Piers expressed his gratitude towards Ronaldo for granting him the interview opportunity. However, before concluding, he took a moment to address the backstabbing nature of the radio and TV industry, making a reference to his previous claims about the toxicity at ITV. He also mentioned Philip Schofield's recent scandalous exit from the network.
In his closing remarks, Piers extended his appreciation to the TRIC Awards, highlighting the unity within the TV and radio industry, albeit with a touch of sarcasm. He emphasized the honor of winning such a prestigious award.
Piers Morgan's surprising tribute to Meghan Markle added an unexpected twist to the TRIC Awards ceremony, leaving attendees in awe. While his remarks were laced with humor and sarcasm, they provided an entertaining and memorable moment.
