Piers Morgan has left ITV's Good Morning Britain following a row over comments he made about the Duchess of Sussex. Sorry to hear the news about your departure from GMB @piersmorgan If youd like to come on the UKs number 1 breakfast show to talk about it we could make some space for you in the morning . Carol Kirkwood. Depressed presenter accuses BBC of discrimination, Drive-thru McDonalds and Costa coming to Suffolk Business Park, 'Serious accident' fears spark mobility scooter safety event, A US Air Force secretary from Suffolk has been made an MBE after 63 years of service, Man arrested on suspicion of rape is rebailed, Affordable homes deal struck with district council, New homes earmarked for housing development, Human error to blame for train crash - Greek PM, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece. These included "a text about masturbation", "touching her leg and commenting on the fact she had shaved", and a "comment to her about having an erection in a station car". He said: 'Met Office are pleased to have secured the BBC contract to deliver weather services across TV, radio, on line and mobile channels. The new channel will be broadcast from London during UK daytime hours, and then from Singapore and Washington. Carol had been trying to describe seeing lots of "dog walkers and joggers" at Greenwich Park during the BBC Breakfast broadcast when she exclaimed: "We've seen lots of doggers". Theseasoned weather presenterhad been excitedly gushing over the warm weather when she jumbled her words. 2023 BBC. By Read about our approach to external linking. Hawara: 'What happened was horrific and barbaric'. 'She said she was adamant Covid is not a real thing. We are in conversations with ITV about this at the moment.". The clip has quickly attracted attention online - with many viewers left in hysterics over the slip of the tongue. Morgan has always divided opinion - and some people on social media were glad to see the back of him, while others offered their support. BBC One viewers are accustomed to the 60-year-old. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Find out about your favourite BBC Weather network presenters by clicking on the links below. Auntie is being forced to make deep cuts. In a tweet on Wednesday morning Morgan said that he had reflected on his opinion on the Oprah interview and still did not believe Meghan, adding that "freedom of speech is a hill I'm happy to die on". Hawara: 'What happened was horrific and barbaric'. At the time, fellow DJs such as Vanessa Feltz accused the BBC of "ageism", although the BBC . We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. A weather presenter has left the BBC after reportedly calling it 'the Devil' and protesting against lockdown last year. The new channel will remain ad-free in the UK. Two other broadcasters are also expected to move off-screen. It should not have taken Piers Morgan essentially calling a woman a liar for discussing her suicidal thoughts for ITV to have sacked him. "We have launched an investigation into Monday's episode of Good Morning Britain under our harm and offence rules," a spokesperson for the regulator said. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. BBC Weather - Home Weather forecasts for thousands of locations around the world Chicago - Partly Cloudy London - Thick Cloud Tbilisi - Sunny San Jos - Sunny Dakar - Sunny Mombasa - Sunny. People forget that youre paid for your opinion and that youre just speaking your truth. "Moving forward, the moves to Salford will enhance and strengthen the BBCs long-term presence at Media City UK.". ', 'People find Twitter videos of lockdown protests and look for Jemma.'. he said. , 58, joined Naga Munchetty, 46, and Charlie Stayt, 58, on, Turn off the lights and bolt the door! 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', By , updated Throughout the morning, the hosts of theBBCnews show kept handing over to the forecaster but on one occasion, Naga had a question to ask. At regional current affairs show Inside Out North West, three out of eight jobs will go as the programme strand faces a 40pc cut nationwide. BBC One show anchor Naga Munchetty said: "Our output producer said today that there can be no weather and I dont think its true. Davie, who took over from Lord Tony Hall as director-general in September 2020, has overseen a slimming down of about 1,200 jobs to date and has said about 1,000 more will go in the next few years. DON'T MISSBBC Breakfast's Carol Kirkwood 'never wanted to be weather girl'[COMMENT]Carol Kirkwood reacts after BBC co-star talks going 'topless'[COMMENT]Carol Kirkwood: 'Thousands' wanted to 'replace' star on BBC Breakfast[COMMENT]. Presenter Sarah Keith-Lucas joins Lucy Verasamy as one of the hottest properties in the weather world (Credit: BBC) Hottest weather girls on TV: Who is the most popular? Whether its a football manager, a television presenter or any profession for that matter, its always sad when someone loses their job. He is unlikely to have been willing to do that. ", DON'T MISSSusanna Reid: GMB star responds to Kate Robbins complaint[SHOCK]Piers Morgan issues stark warning to 'abusive' retail outlets[TV ROW]Coronavirus: 'Nobody wants to play God,' says Dr Hilary[REVEALED]. ', The BBC told MailOnline:'Impartiality is the cornerstone of the BBC so we have strict guidelines all staff are expected to follow. Earlier this summer, the BBC announced the Met Office had won a five-year contract to supply its weather services following competitive tender. Earlier this year, the government imposed a two-year freeze on the 159 annual licence fee until 2024, which the BBC said will mean it has to find a further 285m in annual savings. That's different from saying Morgan himself is a victim of it; in some ways he has been a beneficiary. Im out of here. The changes are being implemented at a time of increasing austerity. The NUJ is also concerned about moving jobs currently based in London to Washington and Singapore and reminds decision-makers that BBC stands for the British Broadcasting Corporation, said Siegert. ", Morgan is not likely to struggle to find a new outlet, he said. He added: "Having considered the cuts, my main concerns are their impact on jobs and growth in our creative industries, the quality of local radio and prospect of compulsory redundancies.". BBC Breakfast presenter Naga Munchetty was back this morning bringing viewers the latest updates on the coronavirus pandemic. Simon King explains. In her heyday she worked on television breakfast and weekend forecasts as well as for the radio. 23:12 GMT 13 Oct 2010. The northern lights were so vibrant on Sunday night they were spotted in Kent and Cornwall. Nagas hmm maybe, but Charlie, never., Charlie quickly chimed in and said: You are on form this morning, Carol.. An ITV spokesperson said: "Following discussions with ITV, Piers Morgan has decided now is the time to leave Good Morning Britain. Also on Tuesday, ITV chief executive Dame Carolyn McCall said she "completely believed what [the duchess] says", adding that ITV is "totally committed to" mental health. Charlie said it didnt bother him but maybe Carol should go and have a sit-down and a cup of tea. A former BBCpresenter has claimed she was sacked for being "too old" when she was in her thirties. ", During a joking handover, McCoy said: "Now we'll have the weather forecast in just a minute. All BBC weather presenters were re-interviewed for their broadcast roles in recent weeks as part of a streamlining of the service. Sarah Keith-Lucas. Charlie and Naga quickly moved on to talk about the news that the Chancellor would be handing out help for the self-employed as the UK continues to battle coronavirus. Under the Met Office plans, the 23-strong team of weather presenters will be pared down, with some roles lost among backroom staff working within the corporation. More info. @piersmorgan I am with you. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. Actress Jameela Jamil reacted by revealing that Morgan's "relentless campaign of lies and hatred against me" had led her to contemplate suicide. Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. It had faced criticism for predicting the previous winter would be 'mild', when the nation endured the biggest deep freeze for 30 years. Plans for a new channel covering both UK and world news simply wont work, said Siegert. Chris Fawkes. Manchester United draw Fulham in FA Cup quarter-finals. But even I have missed it. Read about our approach to external linking. The popular presenter made the tongue-in-cheek quip following a discussion about whether there can be different types of weather every day. This list may not reflect recent changes . 19 July 2021. Today the broadcaster was forced to restate impartiality guidelines had to be strictly followed and any breach would be dealt with. But shadow culture secretary and Bury South MP Ivan Lewis said he wanted assurances that senior management would take their fair share of the cuts. Sign up for our daily newsletter to get the day's biggest stories sent direct to your inbox. News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. What's he waiting for? There were fears the Met Office would be dropped following complaints about its inaccurate weather forecasts. She has presented weather reports for a number of BBC programmes including BBC Breakfast and The . Beloved veteran broadcaster Ken Bruce, 71, who has hosted on BBC radio for 45 years, announced his departure from the network in January. It brings the controversial host's time on the show to an end after six years. As part of the cuts, 1,000 more staff will move to Media City by 2017 on top of the 2,300 already locating. Harri confirmed his decision . Naga quickly returned but this isnt the first time the two have been seen to fall out on screen. DeSantis won't say he's running. But it's a stunning development.". Local sports coverage will also be shaken up, but the BBC said it was too early to give details. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. 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