Piers Morgan Makes New Surprising Claim About Duchess of Sussex
British TV personality Piers Morgan has made headlines again—this time with some surprising comments about Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex. In a recent BBC Newsnight interview, Morgan seemed to reignite his ongoing feud with Meghan, even though it had appeared to calm down for a while.
Instead of lashing out, Morgan actually credited Meghan for his current success. He said that after she complained about him in 2021—an event that led to him leaving Good Morning Britain (GMB)—it opened up new opportunities. He described himself as a “free agent” after the fallout and explained that the situation helped him find greater success through online platforms like YouTube.
The interview took place shortly after a report from Ofcom (the UK’s media watchdog) showed that YouTube is now more popular than many traditional TV channels, including ITV—Morgan's former employer. Morgan used this as a moment to reflect on how media is changing, especially with younger audiences like his own children, who prefer watching short videos on apps like TikTok, Instagram, and X instead of traditional TV.
When asked about ITV, Morgan jokingly blamed Meghan again, saying:
“That’s what happens when you get rid of people like me... Thank you, Meghan.”
He also teased that his former employer "can’t afford" him anymore and encouraged investors to reach out, hinting at even bigger plans in digital broadcasting.
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Piers Morgan surprisingly thanked Meghan Markle for “helping” his career after their public fallout.
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He believes YouTube is the future of media, especially for younger generations.
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A new Ofcom survey supports his claim—YouTube is more popular than traditional channels.
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Morgan thinks TV networks like ITV lost out by pushing him out.
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He’s using this moment to promote his new projects and encourage backers.
Final Thoughts
This latest move by Piers Morgan feels part genuine, part sarcastic. While he seems to give Meghan credit, it's likely meant to be ironic. Still, his comments reveal a deeper truth: the media world is shifting fast, and Piers is betting big on digital platforms—with or without Meghan Markle involved.
