Piers Morgan leaves Good Morning Britain after controversial comments from Meghan Markle

Piers Morgan has left Good Morning Britain after controversial comments about Meghan Markle.

ITV faced widespread phone calls to keep up with the divisive presenter after he expressed doubts during her interview with Oprah Winfrey about Meghan’s revelation that she had experienced suicidal thoughts after joining the royal family.

The broadcaster has now confirmed that Piers has stepped down from his role as a three-day-a-week co-host on their flagship breakfast show.

In a statement, a spokesperson said: “After discussions with ITV, Piers Morgan has decided it is now time to leave Good Morning Britain.

“ITV has accepted this decision and has nothing more to add.”

The news comes after TV watchdog Ofcom confirmed it had launched an investigation into the program after receiving more than 41,000 complaints about Monday’s episode.

It said it would investigate the show based on its harm and insult rules.

Piers’s comments came after Meghan told Oprah Winfrey during her US TV interview that there was a time when “didn’t want to be alive”.

She continued, “I said I had to go somewhere to get help. And I said I’d never felt like this before. I have to go somewhere. And I was told I couldn’t because it wouldn’t be good for the institution. “

On the next morning’s GMB edition, Piers said, “I’m sorry, I don’t believe a word of what she’s saying.”

While co-host Susanna Reid shared her shock at Piers’s lack of compassion, he continued: “I wouldn’t believe her if she read me a weather report, and the fact that she fueled this attack on our royal family, I think. is despicable. “

Piers’s comments had previously been condemned by the Mind charity, which is partnering with ITV on Britain’s Get Talking Initiative.

“We were disappointed and concerned with Piers Morgan’s comments about not believing Meghan’s experiences with suicidal thoughts,” he said in a statement.

“It is vital that when people seek help or share their experiences of poor mental health, they are treated with dignity, respect and empathy. We are currently in talks with ITV here. “

The next day, Piers walked away during an on-air argument with colleague Alex Beresford about the Duchess, when the weather presenter questioned his repeated criticisms of her.

Slamming Piers’ “devilish behavior” after storming out of the studio, Alex said, “I’m sorry but Piers spits out regularly and we all have to sit there and listen. [on Monday] was incredibly difficult to watch. Incredibly difficult to watch.

“This … he has the ability to come in here and talk from a position where he doesn’t quite understand.”

If you or someone you know needs assistance, please call 1-800-273-8255 for it National suicide prevention lifeline. You can also text HOME for free to 741-741, 24-hour support from the Crisis Text Line. Outside the US please visit the International Association for Suicide Prevention for a database of resources.